Mazzulla has known nothing but championship pressure as an NBA head coach. He took over after the Celtics reached the 2022 NBA Finals. They have been one of the top contenders ever since. In some ways, it could be nice to have lowered expectations. For the first time in his coaching tenure, it won’t be championship or bust.

Celtics guard Jaylen Brown shared some advice for the next generation while also opening up about his battles with anxiety.

Jaylen Brown will head into the 2025-26 NBA season with the pressure of leading a franchise on his shoulders. With Jayson Tatum likely out for the season with an Achilles tendon injury, Brown will be the Boston Celtics ' star player and will be expected to carry a heavy load on both sides of the ball.