In a light-hearted moment that brought smiles to many, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla recently found himself in a playful interaction with a young fan. During a fan event, Mazzulla was taking pictures with supporters when he noticed a young fan sporting a Celtics jersey with the number 11 on it.
Curious and amused, Mazzulla decided to check the back of the jersey to see if it was an old Kyrie Irving jersey. The moment was captured on camera, showing Mazzulla lifting the back of the jersey to reveal the name. The crowd around them shared a laugh as it turned out to be a jersey from Irving’s time with the Celtics.
Kyrie Irving, who wore number 11 during his stint with the Celtics, left a mixed legacy with the team. His tenure was marked by both brilliant performances and some controversies, making his departure a significant moment for the franchise. Since Irving’s exit, the number 11 jersey has been taken over by Payton Pritchard, a young and promising player for the Celtics.
This playful incident highlighted the lasting impact of Irving’s time in Boston and showed Mazzulla’s good-natured personality.
Joe Mazulla seeing what name is on the back of this Celtics fan’s #11 jersey 😂
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 3, 2024
