Joe Mazzulla, the Celtics’ head coach, is stirring the pot with some wild ideas. He’s got a knack for saying the unexpected, and his latest suggestion? Bring back fighting in the NBA. Yeah, you heard that right.
Throwing Down in the NBA: A Crazy Idea?
Mazzulla, at just 36, is the youngest coach in the league and already has a reputation for thinking outside the box. He’s become a bit of a cult hero in Boston and beyond, thanks to his fresh takes and sharp wit. On Bostonโs 98.5 The Sports Hub, he dropped a bombshell: “I think the biggest thing that we rob people from as an entertainment standpoint is you canโt fight anymore. I wish you could bring back fighting.” Now, I don’t know about you, but the idea of players duking it out on the court sounds like a recipe for chaos. But hey, who doesn’t love a little drama?
Joe Mazzulla has a few interesting rule change ideas for the NBAโฆ he wants the league to add a power play, and to bring back fighting @ZoandBertrand
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Borrowing a Page from the NHL Playbook
So, what would NBA fighting look like? Maybe the league could take a cue from the NHL, where fights are part of the culture. In hockey, players get a five-minute major penalty for fighting, and if you’re the one who keeps swinging, you might get tossed from the game. Could this work on the hardwood? I think it might spice things up, but let’s be real, it’s not gonna happen anytime soon. And speaking of hockey, did you catch that wild trade rumor involving Curry? Crazy stuff.
Will Mazzulla Throw Hands with Carlisle?
Tonight, the Celtics are heading to Indiana to face the Pacers in a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Finals. Keep an eye on Mazzullaโmaybe he’ll try to start something with Rick Carlisle! Just kidding… or am I? But seriously, do you think the NBA should bring back fighting, or is that just asking for trouble?
