Phil Pressey’s Crazy G League Story, and How Brad Stevens & Joe Mazzulla Have Influenced His Coaching Philosophy

Phil Pressey has gone from Celtics player, to Celtics assistant coach, to Maine Celtics head coach. He covers his journey in detail in this week’s episode, including how Brad Stevens and Joe Mazzulla have influenced his coaching philosophy and daily approach to the job. Pressey tells a crazy story from this season that encapsulates the nature of life in the G League (and he sounds a bit like Joe Mazzulla while telling it). Plus, Pressey gives his insights on Celtics rookie draft picks Amari Williams and Max Shulga, plus two-way player Ron Harper Jr.

00:10: Becoming head coach of the Maine Celtics and coaching philosophies
06:52: How Brad Stevens, Joe Mazzulla and European coaches have influenced his coaching style
12:03: Handling the inconsistencies of life in the G League
15:51: Insights on Amari Williams, Ron Harper Jr. and Max Shulga
21:53: Coaching Maine to a franchise-record nine-game win streak
27:53: Crazy stories from life in the G League