Joe Mazzulla meets with Pep Guardiola before 2024 NBA Finals – ESPN

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla had a special meeting before the 2024 NBA Finals. He met with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at TD Garden ahead of Game 1. Mazzulla, a dedicated soccer fan, previously visited Guardiola at Manchester City’s football academy in February. He praised Guardiola as “the best coach at any level, in any sport.”

Guardiola is a highly decorated soccer manager, having led top clubs like Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City. With numerous Premier League titles, UEFA Super Cups, and UEFA Champions League titles under his belt, Guardiola is a renowned figure in the soccer world. He made history in 2009 by becoming the youngest manager to win the Champions League with Barcelona.

As Mazzulla seeks his first NBA title as a head coach, the meeting with Guardiola adds an interesting twist to the Finals. Game 1 is set to begin on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. EST on ABC. Stay tuned for more updates and insights as the series unfolds.

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