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Hit With Frantic 3 Am Call From Paul Pierce, 2X NBA Champ Disclosed Celtics Legend’s Chaotic State for 1 Reason

Published 10/21/2023, 10:00 AM EDT

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At the height of the NBA offseason, it is always true that old friendships from the championship days have not waned. At three o’clock in the morning when the sun was just coming up, Paul Pierce, one time NBA champion was in a very startled state of mind, which was a result of an untimely message. Why this frantic early morning call? A simple email from none other than Joe Mazzulla, the head coach for Boston Celtics.

Rondo’s Surprise Visit

Paul Pierce is closely involved with the Boston Celtics this offseason, guiding a burgeoning talent who was ready to experience the unusual. The 2 time NBA Champion Rajon Rondo, his ex-teammate, had gotten a fascinating message from Coach Mazzulla, cordially asking him to practice with the Celtics.

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This story merely begins with the email. Afterward, Pierce, in a frenzy, called Rondo at 3 a.m. to persuade his old friend. When Pierce called Rondo, the latter understood that the Boston Celtics had come looking for him. This news was so appealing that it woke up Rondo and his colleague Pierce out of their sleep at early dawn.

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A true sign of the eternal brotherhood of championship teams is when Rondo paid an unscheduled visit to a Celtics practice. It was obvious that Rondo believed in the potential of the present Boston Celtics team to win another trophy. As such, he had every intention of joining them in their expedition despite him stating his future coaching hopes.

When he visited, Rondo ensured that he borrowed much from Coach Joe Mazzulla, which shows how much he wanted to learn. The fact that he returned showed that he was ready to help the Celtics team, and he wanted to improve as a coach.

Building excitement in Boston.

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In the past years, the Boston Celtics have emerged as a competitive playoff team, but the real excitement is because of the new setup of the roster. The signing of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday brings hope for the next season.

Clearly, Rondo, who was a former Celtics star himself, is among those who are buying into this newly discovered joy. He highly commends Jrue Holiday referring to the latter as one of his favorite teammates he ever played with. Rondo’s recommendation will definitely make fans even more excited.

The excitement that emanates from him for the team is clear, and he thinks that there is no doubt the Celtics will win all of it. In his second season at the helm is Joe Mazzulla, a team loaded with superstars, and some familiar faces. The excitement surrounding the Celtics grows daily.

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Paul Pierce’s frantic 3 AM call, the email sent by Coach Mazzulla, and Rajon Rondo’s surprise visit to the Boston Celtics’ practice highlight these bonds and belief in the team. Pierce’s chaotic call revealed finally the indestructible connection between the champions and their dream to add a new banner on the walls of TD Garden.

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Abhinav Tomar

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Abhinav is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports, known for his insightful coverage of the league. With a deep passion for basketball fueled by the late Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers’ championship runs, Abhinav has built his writing career on astute analysis and a firm understanding of the game. His transparent reporting and dedication to providing quality content have earned him credibility and respect among readers and industry professionals alike.
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Caroline Joseph