Is Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla a top ten coach in the NBA?

The article questions whether Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla ranks among the top ten coaches in the NBA for the upcoming 2025-26 season. It notes a changing coaching landscape, with legends like Gregg Popovich retiring and respected coaches such as Tom Thibodeau and Taylor Jenkins currently without head coaching positions, potentially reducing the number of coaches considered elite alongside figures like Erik Spoelstra and Mark Daigneault.

The piece argues that Mazzulla, having won an NBA championship, clearly does not belong in the bottom third of the league's coaches. It further states it would be difficult to rank him lower than the midpoint (15th overall), but poses the central question: is he at least four spots higher, thereby placing him within the top ten?

The article mentions that the topic was discussed on the "Felger and Mazz" show on "98.5 The Sports Hub," directing readers to their YouTube clip for further analysis. It concludes by reiterating the core question about Mazzulla's potential top-ten status.