After leading the Boston Celtics to a record-tying 18th NBA title, Joe Mazzulla seemed to be having fun. The first-time champion coach was spotted strolling around Boston holding the team’s Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy before the Celtics’ celebration. He permitted a few fans to touch the coveted prize during this.

The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday to win the series 4-1 and the championship for this year. They went to Miami the next day to celebrate. But on Wednesday, Mazzulla returned to Boston and took a leisurely stroll through the North End of the city while holding the championship trophy.

The 35-year-old, who became the youngest coach to win an NBA title since 1970, was captured on camera by a number of supporters. There were pictures and videos of supporters getting a chance to touch the trophy that were posted to X/Twitter.оver his first twо seasоns as the Celtics’ cоach, Mazzulla rapidly wоn оver the fans with his team-fоcused оffensive scheme and direct interview style. But after guiding the team tо its mоst prestigiоus award, the Banner 18, Bоstоn’s regard fоr him has apparently reached a new height.Joe Mazzulla discusses his first NBA title and making historyRegarding Joe Mazzulla’s comments on making history on Monday night, he expressed his appreciation for being the head of an organization with such a rich heritage.

Being a part of history and representing the Celtics is the best thing there is, according to Mazzulla.Mazzulla also gave his players credit for succeeding on the largest platform in the NBA.

“Life presents extremely limited opportunities for greatness and for assuming the ownership and responsibility of these banners, along with all the great individuals and players who have come here,” Mazzulla remarked.”You simply have to grab the bull by the horns and own it when life gives you little chances. And it was owned by our folks.The Celtics finished with a league-best 64-18 regular-season record, making them the best team in the NBA the whole season. They went 16-3 in the playoffs and never came close to losing, living up to their No. 1 seeding and then some.

Mazzulla and company will wrap up their celebration of winning this Friday at 11 a.m. ET with the championship parade in Boston.