Celtics fans know the type of person Joe Mazzulla is.
He’s all about the mental side of the game and is always looking at any situation from an alternative perspective.
Some of the Joe stories we hear are hilarious and shocking.
One Celtics player just revealed another all-time untold story on a recent podcast episode.
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What insane Mazzulla story was told recently?
On an episode of the Garden Report, hosted by Noa Dalzell and Bobby Manning, they had on Celtics forward Torrey Craig.
Craig answered a bunch of questions, including one about a hilarious Joe Mazzulla story he had.
Here was that segment on the show:
Torrey Craig told us one of the most absurd Joe Mazzulla stories I’ve ever heard 😭
Baylor Scheierman and Joe Mazzulla were in a standstill in the hallway for an hour?? pic.twitter.com/NpHDOvMUYP
— Noa Dalzell 🏀 (@NoaDalzell) June 20, 2025
We know Joe is a psycho, but this story takes him to another level.
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Craig said the occasion happened when Mazulla and rookie Baylor Scheierman crossed paths in a hallway.
Both wanted the other to pass first, but neither was willing to accept the kind gesture.
This led to what was described as an hour-plus standoff between the player and coach, which didn’t end until they both were forced to go to a meeting.
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This story has a comedic side to it, but Craig respects Mazzulla for doing silly things like this because it showcases his true character and intentions.
Joe will challenge his players mentally, even on the smallest levels, like he did in this situation, which bears no consequences.
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