Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla issued former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka a congratulatory text message after he was hired as the next head coach of the Houston Rockets.

We do not need to revisit the situation that led to Udoka’s essential firing in Boston, however, it is somewhat shocking to see him get another head coaching opportunity so soon

Here’s what Mazzulla said about reaching out to Udoka to congratulate him.

“Second chances are important. Grace is important. Forgiveness is important. I’m a product of a second chance. I think it’s important to have that in society.”

Mazzulla has been with the Celtics since 2019 and was part of Udoka’s coaching staff as one of two coaches to remain with the team from Brad Stevens’ staff.

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