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Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla’s reaction to Willie Green firing
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla saw the news that the New Orleans Pelicans fired head coach Willie Green. He gave his thoughts at practice.
The Pelicans star now has until the trade deadline to prove his worth after Willie Green's firing.
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WGNO)- When Joe Dumars took over as the Pelicans’ Executive VP of Basketball Operations, we knew Willie Green’s time could be limited since he wasn’t a Dumars hire. And now, following a 2-10 start, Green is out as head coach. His time in New Orleans, which began in 2021, included two playoff appearances and first-round exits.
New Orleans Pelicans owner Gayle Benson weights in on coach Willie Green's job status as the losses mount for the NBA team.
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