The Rhode Island House of Representatives has passed a resolution congratulating Joseph Mazzulla, a native of Rhode Island and the head coach of the Boston Celtics, for being named the 2025-2026 NBA Coach of the Year. Mazzulla has led the Celtics to significant achievements since taking on the role in September 2022, including four consecutive first-place finishes in the Atlantic Division, an NBA championship in 2024, and a .726 winning percentage over the last four seasons. In the 2025-2026 season, despite challenges such as the injury of star player Jayson Tatum, Mazzulla guided the team to a 56-26 record, securing the second-best record in the Eastern Conference and earning the Coach of the Year award.

The resolution acknowledges Mazzulla's leadership qualities and his role in the development of players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. It also highlights his roots in Rhode Island, where he attended Bishop Hendricken High School, and his journey from leading West Virginia to the NCAA Final Four to achieving success with the Celtics. The House of Representatives officially recognizes Mazzulla's contributions to both the sport and the state of Rhode Island.