Tatum supports Mazula s "best coach in the NBA" and has caused controversy! Is this coach OK?

1. Where does Tatum's "rainbow fart" come from?

Tatum bluntly stated in the interview that Mazula is "the best coach in the NBA at present". This sentence sounds like a polite word at first, but combined with the Celtics' performance in this playoffs this year, it may be a bit sincere. This season, the Celtics were once forced to fall behind 1-2 in the series against the Magic, but then scored two consecutive games and is currently holding the match point 3-1. Tatum himself averaged 28 points + 9 rebounds in this round of series, and even scored 36 points in a single game, but the number of mistakes remained high (7 mistakes in a single game in G3). Supporting the coach at this time is more like an emphasis on team cohesion - after all, Mazula has been called a "rookie coach" in the Eastern Conference Final last year to being recognized by the core now.

2. Where is Mazula "strong"?

① On-the-spot adjustment ability: After losing the third game, Mazu pulled out the Magic's defensive strategy changes, saying that "their physical confrontation has increased by billions of times." At the same time, he admitted that the team's mistakes "are the opponent's credit and our carelessness." This attitude of giving both affirmation and self-reflection may be the "best coach" trait in Tatum's mouth.

② Trust role player: G1 in the first round, Prichard scored 19 points on 6 of 8 shots, and Mazula directly named and praised him for being "just as outstanding as both ends of offense and defense." This bold strategy of using substitutes allows the Celtics to take advantage of its depth advantage in lineup.

③ Player psychological massage: Tatum once joked on the show that Mazula suggested that he "require the initiative to apply for a ban", and the two even joked that they wanted to "fight". This relaxed atmosphere may be the "lubricant" needed in the high-pressure playoffs.

3. Controversy point: Is Mazula really worthy of the "best"?

① Historical black material is hard to whitewash: Last year, Mazura was sprayed on the hot search for "mystery suspension" and tactical arrangements. After Tatum sprained his ankle, he still insisted on letting him fight with injuries, which eventually led to the team's collapse. Now that we mention the "best coach" again, we will inevitably be brought up old accounts.

② Excessive dependence on stars: Tatum has been in the "god mode" many times this season, and physical problems have caused efficiency fluctuations (such as G3 only hit 3 goals in the second half), while Mazula's offensive system is still mainly composed of double-Tanhua singles, lacking a stable solution.

③ The referee's controversy adds fuel to the fire: When playing against the Bucks, Tatum sprained his ankle at 90 degrees, the referee did not call Antetokounmpo for a foul, Mazula angrily criticized "absurdity" and even brought out the old story of Irving to put pressure on the league. Although this behavior of protecting a child won the hearts of the players, it also exposed his dependence on referees' punishment.

4. Fan's Perspective: Is Mazula "the scapegoat" or "the real core"?

Celtics fans' attitude towards Mazula has been split. Some people think that he "only knows how to make chicken soup" and his tactics depend entirely on the players' personal abilities; others think that he "knows people and uses it well", such as activates the veteran experience of Prichard and trusts Horford. This season, the Celtics' defensive efficiency top three in the league, and their three-point shooting percentage on the offensive end is even more outstanding. Behind these data is Mazula's credit. But compared with the on-the-spot responses of famous coaches such as Popovich and Spo, Mazula is still immature - for example, when he was reversed by the Magic in the third game, he failed to curb the team's 18-minute scoring drought in time.

5. Future prediction: How far can the Celtics go? Mazula is the key factor

If the Celtics eliminate the Magic and advance to the second round, Mazula's test will truly begin. Potential opponents in the Eastern Conference, such as the 76ers and the Knicks, are known for their tough defense. If the Celtics want to win the championship, they must solve two major hidden dangers:

① Tatum's physical fitness allocation: His efficiency plummeted due to physical decline this season (the penalty area scored 45% when he was resting for more than three days, and only 31% back to back). Mazula needs to reduce his ball-holding consumption and increase his running without the ball.

② Jaylen Brown's stability: Brown was ridiculed by the public for his mistakes and shooting errors in the Eastern Conference Finals last year. Although his contract renewal is about to be announced this year, if he loses his chain again, Mazula's "best coach" halo may not be convinced.

Summary:

Tatum's "best coaching theory" is more like an affirmation of the current situation of the team than an objective evaluation. Mazula's advantage is that she is good at comforting stars and inspiring role players, while her disadvantage is that she lacks tactical creativity and over-reliance on stars to solve the problem. If the Celtics can break through the Eastern Conference Finals or even win the championship this year, Mazula may really be among the famous coaches; if they fail again, this "best coach" may become a locker room joke. In the NBA coaching podium, winning is the only hard currency.