Joe Mazzulla rose from Division 2 to lead Celtics to NBA title [Video]

Joe Mazzulla has been called weird. He’s been called a sicko. He’s been called crazy.Those comments weren’t coming from critics or haters directing anonymous insults toward the coach of the Boston Celtics. They came publicly from his own players who, by all accounts, absolutely adore him. And they are meant with all possible respect, especially now that those players — and everyone else — must call Mazzulla something else.A champion.A 35-year-old whose only head coaching experience before taking over the Celtics in the fall of 2022 was at the NCAA Division II level is now the leader of the best team in the NBA world. Boston wrapped up the NBA title on Monday night, beating the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to finish off a five-game roll through the finals and secure the team’s record 18th championship.“There’s nothing better than representing the Celtics,” Mazzulla said, “and being part of history.”Including playoffs, Mazzulla’s …