This reporter is doing the George Costanza comeback episode where he couldn't think about what to say during the moment, but once he got home back to New York he realized what he should have said and took a flight back just to recreate the scenario😂😂😂
I think Joe was making a point in communicating he just doesnt see race as a big deal in reference to his position. Seems as though his identity is rooted more in his faith in God than his race as well. He was trying to show also that we get too caught up in race as a nation.
@@SmartDave60because the reporter thinks another black man should be going along with their agenda and subscribing to their group think. Maybe mazulla doing give a f’ing f about making race the center of a conversation. No one, and I mean no one is even thinking about 2 black dudes coaching nba teams in the finals , so f’ing stupid
@brandonr1541 @Validkris @fedup1909 it’s complicated because that wasn’t the question. He will always be seen as black before being a Christian. I am positive there are more Christian whites in Boston who has an issue with him than blacks..simply because of his color. I am not a religious man at all, but I do not like one religion acting their way is the only and right way. There are many instances where Muslim players have been criticized for their beliefs in the NBA. My last point is, he can change his religion but he will always be black. Hopefully we can get to a point where the 1st black of anything doesn’t have to be a conversation because it’s appreciated, accepted.
@@clintzeke Who asked the question? Was it hmmm another black man? How about we start getting to know each other first besides our skin color. That journalist had a space to show that he invested time in getting to know him as a person first but he chose the easy route. He got here because of his religion if you took 5 seconds to look up his story. That’s the point. Again it’s not complicated.
@Validkris no it's not complicated, skin color shouldn't be a factor neither should religion but we live in a country where that's not true. Religion didn't get him where he is, I'm sure he trained, learned, and paid his dues. We are all equal but certain people like to think their religion makes them better. If he was Muslim or Jewish would not be just as good of a coach? Finally, again the question was simple and he could have answered it
Exactly. He didn’t answer. Vince, give it up man. The next day quarterback of what you could have done isn’t going to fly. In that moment you got what you deserved. Do better next time.
Did you treat Barack Obama like he was mixed, or "Just Black?" I think you know the answer. Persons mixed with black and white are looked down upon. They do not reap the benefits of social acceptance because of the mixture. Ask Meghan Markle and the Queen of England how it works.
@@bjayjr5679 For race baiting. His question had nothing to do with the task at hand which is coaching his team to the best of his ability in the Finals. This clown was looking for some clout and notoriety by being black and asking a question like that to another black man that does nothing but stir up race negativity. Joe did not fall for the okie doke banana in the tailpipe bs this guy was trying to pull and now he looks stupid and he knows it.
His answer wasn't awkward... he just did not want it to be about race... so he said that just to make a point that why does it have to be based on race and not other criteria..?
You act like there wasn’t a 300-400 documented history of race based problems and achievements in this country. Cmon now. There’s a first time for everything. If it were two Asian coaches it would be significant as well.
@@robesonrogers2722 The difference is my friend is that the question was stupid bcuz if the reporter had done or know abt NBA history he would have known it has happened b4. It was significant then but not now. Sounds like you or this clown were born in 1975 when IT DID HAPPEN. You both need to do your homework and look it up b4 speaking erroneously.
@@SmartDave60the way I understand it is that Mazzulla identifies as a Christian before he identifies as black. He sees and values a person’s faith over their skin color. So just like the opposing coach’s race has nothing to do with the game, neither does his faith, at least in this context. So why bring up race? How about faith?
@@user-lc7wz7hj8f the issue is disparity in hiring of African American coaches. There’s been no disparity in hiring Christian coaches. Please steel man me here I’d really appreciate it. 🙂
@@SmartDave60 why is it an issue? I’m sure there are far more white coaches applying for positions than not. Naturally, there will be more white coaches
soooooo........ lots of America hated President Barack Obama because he was "Mixed"? Okay. Got it. As long as the rest of White America sees it the way you see it....we should be okay going forward. But (OF COURSE) the power structure sees Mixed people as Black....and treats us as such. Which is often "AS LESS THAN".
and Joe couldve answered it better, but for Vince to then insinuate in his own article that he has some racial identity crisis: "His relationship with his own racial identity is personal, but his answer certainly opens the door for more questions." seems to also escalate that situation rather than maybe present how Joe was focused more on the task at hand rather than specifically about him and Jason Kidd being the first two black head coaches to coach in the finals
As much as I want the mavs to win the championship, Joe Mazzulla crushes these reporters with his faith. We’re all children of God, no matter the color of our skin. Good on Coach!
@kevinmccreary7439 Christianity went to Africa before Europe. Three of the greatest theologians of Christianity were African:Tertullian, Augustine, and Athanasius. All of them living within a few hundred years of Jesus' resurrection.
@@chestermallory395 well you should talk to white people about that. Because they've put a gun in Jesus hand and they're Jesus doesn't like black and brown people.
4:19 WTF does Vincent Goodwill mean by “especially in Boston”? Mazzulla if he wins the chip would be the *FOURTH* black NBA coach to win the title and the 6th title with a black head coach: (Russell x2, KC Jones x2, Doc Rivers, Mazz)
You kill me not knowing that you are what your father's race is. If your father is black, it doesn't matter what your mother is, YOU ARE CONSIDERED AND RECOGNIZED scientifically as being black.
I think Vinny’s point is valid. If Coach Mazzulla did not look at his skin color or race as being a big deal, just say that. And, you can still make your point about your identity as a Christian and a coach.
3:27 Correct. He wants to shut down the conversation about him being black. NO ONE SHOULD CARE WHAT YOUR RACE IS WHEN WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST ✝️🙏🏼
Great take... basically Joe is saying... "I don't give a damn... Next Question." But in truth we are all uncomfortanle talking about race... and for good reason.
😂 he didn’t have a follow up. America is all about race. When someone doesn’t wanna play that game, the media gets salty😂😂😂. I hate the Celtics but respect for Mazzula for this 🙏🏽🙏🏽 God is King
reacting to a previous show did you know that Jrue Holidays wife is one of the greatest athletes this country has ever produced. Ya then known as Lauren Cheney Lauren won a world cup with the USWNT and has just been elected to the US soccer hall of fame.
I'm a Catholic mexican... I went on a trip to Europe recently and went to mass in Italian, German, French and Latin. I even passed by a mass in Corean! What I thought was: "Man! I have more in common with this corean people than with people at the office!". Mezzulas answer is about that...
Christianity went to Africa before Europe. Three of the greatest theologians in the history of Christianity were African: Tertullian, Augustine, and Athanasius. Augustine is the arguably the most influential theologian of the Protestant reformation thinkers. Ethiopia is the second oldest Christian nation. Jesus was Jewish and middle eastern. He did not have blond hair and blue eyes. Christ came for all people regardless of color or creed. Christianity is not a "White Man's religion." Lastly, it was Christians like William Wilberforce who lead the abolition of slavery and the international slave trade. Joe seemed to be alluding to his Christian faith being more important than his "plight" as a black man coaching in a predominantly black league. He is a black man making more money (4.7 million per year), with a bigger payday to come if they win the chip, than most white people will ever see.
Why is it a “bonfire” to be a Christian nowadays? As others say, take it and let your pride go. And ideally- get to know Christ. He’s seriously the best. Just said a prayer for you both. 🙏✝️ When you know Christ, you’ll know that was the most authentic thing he could say. ❤✝️😢
Two black head coaches in the NBA finals is not that significant. I’m a Christian first, a black man second. I don’t think his uncomfortable. And Vincent didn’t attack Christians. He just asked an insignificant question.
When the police pull out a projectile on you when they pull you over they see Black Man FIRST, not SECOND. Terrence Crutcher was a choir member at his church. White officer in Tulsa Oklahoma didn't "SEE" that when she pulled him over. She sent him to meet his Maker. Over a (traffic stop).
Half of the coaches in the NBA are black. Is that "enough" or the "right amount"? I don't know, but it's certainly not a story when a black head coach gets hired in the NBA like it is in some of the other leagues. The reporter was trying to use Mazzulla for some agenda that Mazzulla didn't want any part of.
Great piece of information... So if HALF the coaches in the NBA are Black they should be getting HALF the titles (if they were good enough) and 25% of the time would be two black coaches... Why isn't that happening? Is that some sort of discrimination or simply black coaches don't win that often?
Joe is more concerned about his humanity and faith instead of falling into a race baiting question. Good for you Joe. Many black personalities in media make their names and content strictly around race. Boring. Joe put that reporter in his place.
Doesn’t seem like Coach Mazzulla wanted to bring in a conversation centered around race. I don’t find his words misleading at all, the media questions can be though…
@@SmartDave60 no, you can’t dictate how someone decides to answer a question. He could’ve said “next question” but that would’ve been looked at just as negatively as the answer he gave. Clearly, that’s a topic that he doesn’t want to discuss, why does he have to?
@@SmartDave60 honestly, I’d have to see the rest of the exchange to conclude how the two closed the Q/A, but maybe VG could’ve asked him to clarify? Not sure if he did or not. I’m not speculating anything, if he was comfortable, he would’ve answered.
Pretty sure Goodwill wouldn’t ask this question to the Lakers or Knicks, but because he has this media manufactured negative view of Boston, he’s trying to stir the melting pot.
It’s pathetic how Vince and this guy are detailing past incidents of racism in the Boston area AS IF it has any relevance to the NBA Finals. Their desperate attempts to justify Vince’s race-baiting question are illustrating just how ignorant his question was. BTW, both HCs of Celtics and Dallas are MIXED…(they’re just as much white as they are black!?) so the question is pure baiting and just trying to stir up controversy and division. Shame on you guys. I can’t even watch the whole interview…
So you in your feelings come on man it’s not a bonfire. I my mom used to ask me the same question when it came to my own people in the hood do your friends go to church?
He’s like “I’m a big tough guy so naturally I didn’t want to intimidate him, that’s why I looked like a little bitch, because I’m tough and all…” dude should’ve just kept quiet.
Imagine trying to race bait from YAHOO SPORTS and acting like Jesus is the wrong answer 😂 Jesus is King, repent and come to Christ brothers and sisters, if you take this as a questionable answer please read your gospel.
@SmartDave60 there are plenty of black head coaches in the NBA. Because they cannot get their teams to the Finals is not opportunity it's failure of their ability to get them there. Stop the insanity. There are no equity entitlements.
Great discussion guys! Joe is super weird. If Mazzulla doesn't see himself as defined as "black" and much more so as a Christian, that is far easier to accept in Boston, which is an overwhelmingly Catholic & white city. A Boston fan might acknowledge having black players/coaches but typically insists its irrelevant. "Black coaches are better" is not EVER gonna be an acceptable conclusion IME. OMG Mazzulla is Mike Tirico's cousin?? I had no idea!
You were "caught off guard" because you didn't get the sanitary safe answer you wanted. Dude is religious. HIs thing. If you don't like how he answers, then stop asking him questions. His job is not to make you happy with his answers. He also has no obligation to speak on behalf of black people and your narratives.
Mazzula’s identity is found in his relationship with God through The Lord Jesus Christ, not his skin color- Fellow black brothers and sisters-Find your identity in Christ not your culture!
You can’t get mad at this man because he doesn’t want to use race to push an agenda, sorry guys you loose. We are men of God before we are the color we are. If you still need acceptance of being black everywhere you go, then maybe you need to do more digging for your identity.
I can tell you two overly educated brothers the reason why. He’s not 100% black. His Father is Sicilian and his mom is black. It doesn’t take much to figure that out if you don’t complicate things and do simple research on his family background.
Mazzulla knows Christ is king and these bozos hate it. They want the rage and hate and dont understand how someone can out God first and not be selfish. Good for Joe.
He framed the convo as the plight of black head coaches 😆......clearly it wasn't a plight for kidd and mazzulla. And in a league that still predominantly black players. Yeah this was a question with a hidden agenda. Boston has a history of racial animus but so does most US cities. I thought sports was a place to escape from racial commentary. It tends to be emotionally volatile and few things are ever resolved.
Be careful on who you go to war with? Does the royal family mean something to him? Maybe ask JB his thoughts. The color of skin doesn't matter to many.
if that was TRUE....police wouldn't feel the need to SHOOT US during routine traffic stops, kill us, then WEAPONIZE IT by making "Blue Lives Matter" flags and selling them on sweatshirts across the country.
Yep. Grabbed a woman by her neck in a crowded bar and was arrested for it in college. Also fought with the police at a baseball game the year before while drunk. BUT....as long as he put "a woke, black man in his place"? He's GREAT isn't he? Better than the woke reporter who has never been arrested.
His question had nothing to do with what's going on in the finals, bcuz 2 black coaches HAVE coached against one another in the finals b4 so what is the significance of it happening now. The answer is NONE. Which is why you don't get it.
He was trying to relay that his brotherhood is in Christ. The thing that matters to him isn’t black,white,green,yellow nothing! He loves everyone and feels related to everyone because of the love Jesus has bestowed on him. Being black is in the backseat for him,the love of Jesus means everything to him!
@@jim6070 I’m agreeing with you , I was just making the point that there have been plenty black coaches in the nba since 1975 , a lot of them just haven’t coached their teams to the finals
Ummm.... how about the fact that black coaches are THE LAST TO BE HIRED and THE FIRST TO BE FIRED. Therefore, with that practice of institutional racism being a FACT? It is mathematically accurate that two black head coaches going head to head to win a title would be minimal.
He did his JESUS job pointed people of all colors to Jesus. To be saved from.🔥 At the cross All souls are equally in need of Jesus to save their souls All souls matter to God's skin tone got nothing to do with your judgment day. Sin is America's problem not skin. The sooner you turn to Jesus Christ to be born again the wise or you will be to the propaganda of the devil. Jesus Christ did not go around divide and people on their skin or why they can't succeed in certain areas pending everyone against each other that's what the devil and his workers do without skin color and division the Democratic party would be absolutely destroyed The word of God even addresses this in the book of Romans it says watch out for those who seek to divide you
then why is SUNDAY MORNING the most segregated day of the week. Across the nation. In poor black neighborhoods...the service is all black. In rich white suburbs...the service is all white. if race is TRULY A NON-ISSUE as you say it is on this planet, and the people who "bring it up" are divisive devils as you say? Then there would be more collaboration to make sure that all races attend church together. And not the TOKEN families of color that attend mostly large white congregations that I am positive you are about to bring up.
The question is awkward the way you went about this is awkward. He answered you question with who identifies as. Most humans wouldn’t disagree. I think most Christians say that they’re Christian above all.
Vinnie, I think you miss the subtext of what Joe was saying. He could have said Celebate, Vegan, Chess-players, etc. It seems pretty clear that Joe does not find his skin color to be relevant in the conversation of his success. I mean this with all due respect. Many of us humans simply do not care about our skin color in the context of our story.
It's eaaasy to interpret Mezzulas answer: "Focusing on race is a mistake, we should be talking about faith... At least it says a lot more about me than the color of my skin".
So there are two components of his brilliant answer: 1. I will not add one dot to your woke agenda. 2. If your question is about identity, we should be talking about Religion.
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This reporter is doing the George Costanza comeback episode where he couldn't think about what to say during the moment, but once he got home back to New York he realized what he should have said and took a flight back just to recreate the scenario😂😂😂
Love that episode!!!
This couldn’t be a better reference..good work brother
Jerk Store 😂😂😂😂 That’s what I should have said - Constanza haha
What? You clearly don't know Joe then for this comment. He's more than consistent on this.
I mean, he wrote an article about it straight after….
I think Joe was making a point in communicating he just doesnt see race as a big deal in reference to his position. Seems as though his identity is rooted more in his faith in God than his race as well. He was trying to show also that we get too caught up in race as a nation.
If he were only as eloquent as you brother.
@@SmartDave60that's not his job. Just like Vinnie should do something other than race bait
@@TommyDavidVerbal how do you race bait another black man?
Vinnie and Joe are both black.
@@SmartDave60because the reporter thinks another black man should be going along with their agenda and subscribing to their group think. Maybe mazulla doing give a f’ing f about making race the center of a conversation. No one, and I mean no one is even thinking about 2 black dudes coaching nba teams in the finals , so f’ing stupid
@@SmartDave60 He was perfectly eloquent in what he meant to say and convey.
He identifies as a Christian first. Why is this so complicated?
Because you don't identify him as Christian
@@fedup1909nor as a black man. Just the Celtics coach…
@brandonr1541 @Validkris @fedup1909 it’s complicated because that wasn’t the question. He will always be seen as black before being a Christian. I am positive there are more Christian whites in Boston who has an issue with him than blacks..simply because of his color. I am not a religious man at all, but I do not like one religion acting their way is the only and right way. There are many instances where Muslim players have been criticized for their beliefs in the NBA. My last point is, he can change his religion but he will always be black. Hopefully we can get to a point where the 1st black of anything doesn’t have to be a conversation because it’s appreciated, accepted.
@@clintzeke Who asked the question? Was it hmmm another black man? How about we start getting to know each other first besides our skin color. That journalist had a space to show that he invested time in getting to know him as a person first but he chose the easy route. He got here because of his religion if you took 5 seconds to look up his story. That’s the point. Again it’s not complicated.
@Validkris no it's not complicated, skin color shouldn't be a factor neither should religion but we live in a country where that's not true. Religion didn't get him where he is, I'm sure he trained, learned, and paid his dues. We are all equal but certain people like to think their religion makes them better. If he was Muslim or Jewish would not be just as good of a coach? Finally, again the question was simple and he could have answered it
You wanted him to play your game and got shut down. Now you’re trying to justify why you got cooked
Exactly. He didn’t answer. Vince, give it up man. The next day quarterback of what you could have done isn’t going to fly. In that moment you got what you deserved. Do better next time.
You must be
Cooked indeed.
His answer was that “I don’t identify as black I identify a Christian”
How come is just black? His Sicilian part doesn't count??
Did you treat Barack Obama like he was mixed, or "Just Black?" I think you know the answer. Persons mixed with black and white are looked down upon. They do not reap the benefits of social acceptance because of the mixture. Ask Meghan Markle and the Queen of England how it works.
Reporter just take the L😂
For what?
@@bjayjr5679 For race baiting. His question had nothing to do with the task at hand which is coaching his team to the best of his ability in the Finals. This clown was looking for some clout and notoriety by being black and asking a question like that to another black man that does nothing but stir up race negativity. Joe did not fall for the okie doke banana in the tailpipe bs this guy was trying to pull and now he looks stupid and he knows it.
@@bjayjr5679his crappy question
Exactly😂
Sh*t this dude use to say a lotta junks with his then chick Bomani Jones
Typical #racehustlers fr
U must be ...
Take the loss Vincent. You lost. Stop complaining.
Lol 😂😂😂😂😂
His answer wasn't awkward... he just did not want it to be about race... so he said that just to make a point that why does it have to be based on race and not other criteria..?
You act like there wasn’t a 300-400 documented history of race based problems and achievements in this country. Cmon now. There’s a first time for everything. If it were two Asian coaches it would be significant as well.
@@robesonrogers2722 The difference is my friend is that the question was stupid bcuz if the reporter had done or know abt NBA history he would have known it has happened b4. It was significant then but not now. Sounds like you or this clown were born in 1975 when IT DID HAPPEN. You both need to do your homework and look it up b4 speaking erroneously.
I agree. He’s a Christian before being black.
@@robesonrogers2722get over it, you whining victim.
Don't ask race questions if you don't like the response.
Joe Mazzullas answer was so good that these two even stayed silent after rewatching the clip 😂😂😂
What did it mean?
I mean most NBA coaches have been Christian I’m figuring.
@@SmartDave60the way I understand it is that Mazzulla identifies as a Christian before he identifies as black. He sees and values a person’s faith over their skin color. So just like the opposing coach’s race has nothing to do with the game, neither does his faith, at least in this context. So why bring up race? How about faith?
@@user-lc7wz7hj8f the issue is disparity in hiring of African American coaches.
There’s been no disparity in hiring Christian coaches.
Please steel man me here I’d really appreciate it.
🙂
@@user-lc7wz7hj8f the issue is disparity in hiring due to race.
There’s been no disparity in hiring Christians in the NBA.
@@SmartDave60 why is it an issue? I’m sure there are far more white coaches applying for positions than not. Naturally, there will be more white coaches
Mazzulas father is Italian. Hence the last name. He's mixed not black
Actually he’s Italian. You are what your Father is. Hence why our seed determines the gender.
soooooo........ lots of America hated President Barack Obama because he was "Mixed"? Okay. Got it. As long as the rest of White America sees it the way you see it....we should be okay going forward. But (OF COURSE) the power structure sees Mixed people as Black....and treats us as such. Which is often "AS LESS THAN".
@@Validkris you get it from the mother. its from the mitochondrial dna.
@@nescafe1049 Ummm No. The Sperm carry the X or Y chromosome wow the school system has failed.
@@Validkris The DNA inside mitochondria in humans is indeed passed down from the mother to her children
the school system has failed, indeed; on you.
and Joe couldve answered it better, but for Vince to then insinuate in his own article that he has some racial identity crisis: "His relationship with his own racial identity is personal, but his answer certainly opens the door for more questions." seems to also escalate that situation rather than maybe present how Joe was focused more on the task at hand rather than specifically about him and Jason Kidd being the first two black head coaches to coach in the finals
Truth is, they aren't the first two Black coaches in the finals. Al Attles and K.C. Jones were the first in 1975.
there is no better answer when it involves Christ our saviour
@@kemwershabbaka4351That's exactly what the question stated, "... since 1975".
@koraanjamar I was responding to some one. Thanks
Maybe he wants to be known for winning a chip and not some footnote in history. Race for some reason always has to matter in media.
I rock with Joe and Celtics now. Salute my brother and fellow Jesus Christ follower.
Some of people see religion as equal to or even more important than race. Diversity means respecting that
A lot of media members like this one are part of the progressive cult. Most progressives are also atheist so religion is a joke to him most likely.
As much as I want the mavs to win the championship, Joe Mazzulla crushes these reporters with his faith. We’re all children of God, no matter the color of our skin. Good on Coach!
Religion does see color.
@@kevinmccreary7439not my Christianity
@kevinmccreary7439
Christianity went to Africa before Europe. Three of the greatest theologians of Christianity were African:Tertullian, Augustine, and Athanasius. All of them living within a few hundred years of Jesus' resurrection.
@@justinball5068 Weird how Christians keep linking it to whiteness.
@@chestermallory395 well you should talk to white people about that. Because they've put a gun in Jesus hand and they're Jesus doesn't like black and brown people.
4:19 WTF does Vincent Goodwill mean by “especially in Boston”?
Mazzulla if he wins the chip would be the *FOURTH* black NBA coach to win the title and the 6th title with a black head coach: (Russell x2, KC Jones x2, Doc Rivers, Mazz)
Yes that’s true but as a person who grew up in Boston I will tell first hand Boston is a really racist. Unfortunately but it’s true.
Joe predecessor Ime could’ve been another number to that stat if he didn’t mess up his opportunity
Y’all kill me being so thirsty to classify mixed people as “black”. I can’t mix mayonnaise with lemonade and call it lemonade.
That makes no sense at all
Mixed in America? Try that in a small town.
I like Joe Mazulla's answer because I like unpredictable responses to mundane questions.
That analogy was as terrible mayonnaise and lemonade.
You kill me not knowing that you are what your father's race is. If your father is black, it doesn't matter what your mother is, YOU ARE CONSIDERED AND RECOGNIZED scientifically as being black.
They refuse to acknowledge the non blk parent. What's funny, is it's usually the non blk person who is more dominant in that person's life
Great segment you two. Thanks!
I think Vinny’s point is valid. If Coach Mazzulla did not look at his skin color or race as being a big deal, just say that. And, you can still make your point about your identity as a Christian and a coach.
Please he is not black that question is irrelevant 😢 He could have may asked him about being a mixed race.
He is not black guy he is mixed race please we need to recognize that first of all. It's not nice to ignore that.
3:27 Correct. He wants to shut down the conversation about him being black. NO ONE SHOULD CARE WHAT YOUR RACE IS WHEN WE ARE ALL BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN CHRIST ✝️🙏🏼
Yeah, some people just genuinely don't care about skin color, but rather the content of character. Maybe the homie just don't understand 🤔
Yes, Martin Luther King specifically.
Great take... basically Joe is saying... "I don't give a damn... Next Question." But in truth we are all uncomfortanle talking about race... and for good reason.
😂 he didn’t have a follow up. America is all about race. When someone doesn’t wanna play that game, the media gets salty😂😂😂. I hate the Celtics but respect for Mazzula for this 🙏🏽🙏🏽 God is King
Good answer coach
Of course Yahoo sports would ask a stupid question like that!
reacting to a previous show did you know that Jrue Holidays wife is one of the greatest athletes this country has ever produced. Ya then known as Lauren Cheney Lauren won a world cup with the USWNT and has just been elected to the US soccer hall of fame.
He’s made two comments about Christianity during the press conferences & no one has attempted to have him elaborate 🤔
Because it's a what aboutism
@@ethanreed8400 not sure I follow
"Reporter" (activist) got got.
U must be...
I'm a Catholic mexican... I went on a trip to Europe recently and went to mass in Italian, German, French and Latin. I even passed by a mass in Corean! What I thought was: "Man! I have more in common with this corean people than with people at the office!". Mezzulas answer is about that...
Christianity went to Africa before Europe. Three of the greatest theologians in the history of Christianity were African: Tertullian, Augustine, and Athanasius. Augustine is the arguably the most influential theologian of the Protestant reformation thinkers. Ethiopia is the second oldest Christian nation. Jesus was Jewish and middle eastern. He did not have blond hair and blue eyes. Christ came for all people regardless of color or creed. Christianity is not a "White Man's religion." Lastly, it was Christians like William Wilberforce who lead the abolition of slavery and the international slave trade.
Joe seemed to be alluding to his Christian faith being more important than his "plight" as a black man coaching in a predominantly black league. He is a black man making more money (4.7 million per year), with a bigger payday to come if they win the chip, than most white people will ever see.
Not a white man's religion....but the Ku Klux Klan used "the curse of Ham" and "slaves obey your masters" to make it one.
Stop making everything about race.
People like Goodwill are the ones constantly bringing up race with Catlin Clark.
Why is it a “bonfire” to be a Christian nowadays? As others say, take it and let your pride go. And ideally- get to know Christ. He’s seriously the best. Just said a prayer for you both. 🙏✝️ When you know Christ, you’ll know that was the most authentic thing he could say. ❤✝️😢
Two black head coaches in the NBA finals is not that significant.
I’m a Christian first, a black man second.
I don’t think his uncomfortable.
And Vincent didn’t attack Christians. He just asked an insignificant question.
When the police pull out a projectile on you when they pull you over they see Black Man FIRST, not SECOND. Terrence Crutcher was a choir member at his church. White officer in Tulsa Oklahoma didn't "SEE" that when she pulled him over. She sent him to meet his Maker. Over a (traffic stop).
cooked...great answer...no response
Half of the coaches in the NBA are black. Is that "enough" or the "right amount"? I don't know, but it's certainly not a story when a black head coach gets hired in the NBA like it is in some of the other leagues. The reporter was trying to use Mazzulla for some agenda that Mazzulla didn't want any part of.
Great piece of information... So if HALF the coaches in the NBA are Black they should be getting HALF the titles (if they were good enough) and 25% of the time would be two black coaches... Why isn't that happening? Is that some sort of discrimination or simply black coaches don't win that often?
Michael no need to use your code word saying he was “uncomfortable”. He just didn’t want to be pulled into Goodwill’s agenda
yeah goodwill is clearly is a racist bigot who only wants to ask racist questions and has nothing to say when it comes to Christ is king.
Joe is more concerned about his humanity and faith instead of falling into a race baiting question. Good for you Joe. Many black personalities in media make their names and content strictly around race. Boring. Joe put that reporter in his place.
Who cares about 2 black coaches in the Finals. How about reparations or 40 acres and a mule.
Get a job
How much "real estate" do you need to ask "what did you mean by that"?
Doesn’t seem like Coach Mazzulla wanted to bring in a conversation centered around race. I don’t find his words misleading at all, the media questions can be though…
Couldn’t he have said that instead of being so vague?
And honestly I don’t even know what his response even means.
@@SmartDave60 no, you can’t dictate how someone decides to answer a question. He could’ve said “next question” but that would’ve been looked at just as negatively as the answer he gave. Clearly, that’s a topic that he doesn’t want to discuss, why does he have to?
@@GarageDoorSports I’m saying he could have been clear on what he means.
You’re speculating that he doesn’t feel comfortable talking about race.
@@SmartDave60 honestly, I’d have to see the rest of the exchange to conclude how the two closed the Q/A, but maybe VG could’ve asked him to clarify? Not sure if he did or not. I’m not speculating anything, if he was comfortable, he would’ve answered.
@@GarageDoorSports that WAS the whole exchange.
Joe never said he wasn’t comfortable with the topic which he never said.
Great Answer HC Mazzulla!
When was the last time 2 white head coaches went against each other?
BLACK BLACK BLACK it’s played out. We’re human.
You live in America?
@@fedup1909 yes
HUE-MAN? What does "hue" mean in the dictionary. I'll wait. Spelling was changed for a reason. You didn't drop a truth bomb here, sir.
@@JaeSproo whatever you want to call it brotha
Blk Gay men speaking there
Lmao
where is goodwill from ? Detroit!!
Pretty sure Goodwill wouldn’t ask this question to the Lakers or Knicks, but because he has this media manufactured negative view of Boston, he’s trying to stir the melting pot.
Probably, hes always looking for multible racial angels.. Thats all people like him think about.
“Black spots.” Can you imagine saying “White spots?”
I’m not black - I’m Christian now! 🤦♂️ 😢
Didn’t learn nothing from OJ - huh? 🤷🏾♂️
THANK YOU.
It’s pathetic how Vince and this guy are detailing past incidents of racism in the Boston area AS IF it has any relevance to the NBA Finals. Their desperate attempts to justify Vince’s race-baiting question are illustrating just how ignorant his question was. BTW, both HCs of Celtics and Dallas are MIXED…(they’re just as much white as they are black!?) so the question is pure baiting and just trying to stir up controversy and division. Shame on you guys. I can’t even watch the whole interview…
He may be on the bus with Mike Tirico?
Thats fine, black people need to stop trying to claim everyone, we look thirsty.
100 percent.
I bet he gave praise to the prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. Y’all wouldn’t have anything to say.
So you in your feelings come on man it’s not a bonfire. I my mom used to ask me the same question when it came to my own people in the hood do your friends go to church?
He’s like “I’m a big tough guy so naturally I didn’t want to intimidate him, that’s why I looked like a little bitch, because I’m tough and all…” dude should’ve just kept quiet.
Imagine trying to race bait from YAHOO SPORTS and acting like Jesus is the wrong answer 😂 Jesus is King, repent and come to Christ brothers and sisters, if you take this as a questionable answer please read your gospel.
If this is the first time since 1975 maybe it says something about coaching abilities?
or opportunity
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@@SmartDave60well mark jackson had the same stars as Steve Kerr…
@@SmartDave60Facts
@SmartDave60 there are plenty of black head coaches in the NBA. Because they cannot get their teams to the Finals is not opportunity it's failure of their ability to get them there. Stop the insanity. There are no equity entitlements.
@@beware63 and Joe could have said that.
Gary Washburn and other Boston media get this same treatment from Mazzulla on the regular. He can be pretty touchy and a little odd.
Great discussion guys!
Joe is super weird. If Mazzulla doesn't see himself as defined as "black" and much more so as a Christian, that is far easier to accept in Boston, which is an overwhelmingly Catholic & white city. A Boston fan might acknowledge having black players/coaches but typically insists its irrelevant. "Black coaches are better" is not EVER gonna be an acceptable conclusion IME.
OMG Mazzulla is Mike Tirico's cousin?? I had no idea!
It's 2024 and as a black man no one wants to hear these Jim Crow questions.
American Christians do not view Northeast Catholics as being under their tent. More like a separate cult.
Maybe cause joe isn't a race obsessed woke nutjob
The racist won’t acknowledge ish…
You were "caught off guard" because you didn't get the sanitary safe answer you wanted. Dude is religious. HIs thing. If you don't like how he answers, then stop asking him questions. His job is not to make you happy with his answers. He also has no obligation to speak on behalf of black people and your narratives.
Mazzula’s identity is found in his relationship with God through The Lord Jesus Christ, not his skin color-
Fellow black brothers and sisters-Find your identity in Christ not your culture!
Preach!
I need to learn from Joe. Maybe we need to understand religion is not Christianity.
Joe Mazula is the GOAT 🫡🫡🫡
You can’t get mad at this man because he doesn’t want to use race to push an agenda, sorry guys you loose. We are men of God before we are the color we are. If you still need acceptance of being black everywhere you go, then maybe you need to do more digging for your identity.
wow so this was the woke reporter that asked that question wow.. im glad joe answered the way he did
He deflected …
They always confuse the various shades of blackness…
Coach is a devout Catholic,marian too. ❤
I can tell you two overly educated brothers the reason why. He’s not 100% black. His Father is Sicilian and his mom is black. It doesn’t take much to figure that out if you don’t complicate things and do simple research on his family background.
Mazzulla knows Christ is king and these bozos hate it. They want the rage and hate and dont understand how someone can out God first and not be selfish. Good for Joe.
He has no answer about race. Christian first!!
He framed the convo as the plight of black head coaches 😆......clearly it wasn't a plight for kidd and mazzulla. And in a league that still predominantly black players. Yeah this was a question with a hidden agenda. Boston has a history of racial animus but so does most US cities. I thought sports was a place to escape from racial commentary. It tends to be emotionally volatile and few things are ever resolved.
Christ is King and these bozos hate it! F this woke media
Vinnie really in his feelings
Never like Goodwill , he one of those people that thinks " da culture" is the only culture, and if your not down with that , youre lame
I hate the way this victim thinks.
Sounds like Joe didn't want to be part of the victim olympics. Series isn't ending in a sweep and it was an idiotic question in 2024.
Be careful on who you go to war with? Does the royal family mean something to him? Maybe ask JB his thoughts. The color of skin doesn't matter to many.
Just take an L sir. His answer was correct, there was nothing wrong with his answer.
He works for yahoo sports, typical trash!!!
Mazulla 🦝 it’s ok to be black
Oh.
Vincent forgets that Wellesley is a far left, socialist and communist town.
Once again, Vincent makes a mistake.
💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Our identity is in Christ … not in color
if that was TRUE....police wouldn't feel the need to SHOOT US during routine traffic stops, kill us, then WEAPONIZE IT by making "Blue Lives Matter" flags and selling them on sweatshirts across the country.
What Joe did must have went over this reporters head
Maybe just maybe he’s focused on winning a NBA championship,
Joe is a far greater man than you will ever be.
Yep. Grabbed a woman by her neck in a crowded bar and was arrested for it in college. Also fought with the police at a baseball game the year before while drunk. BUT....as long as he put "a woke, black man in his place"? He's GREAT isn't he? Better than the woke reporter who has never been arrested.
As a Christian…his response was odd. The question had nothing to do with religion…SMH…
That was the point.... guess you're slow.
His question had nothing to do with what's going on in the finals, bcuz 2 black coaches HAVE coached against one another in the finals b4 so what is the significance of it happening now. The answer is NONE. Which is why you don't get it.
He was trying to relay that his brotherhood is in Christ. The thing that matters to him isn’t black,white,green,yellow nothing! He loves everyone and feels related to everyone because of the love Jesus has bestowed on him. Being black is in the backseat for him,the love of Jesus means everything to him!
Why haven’t there been two black coaches in the finals since 75? Those results tell me blacks aren’t good coaches.
They’ve had plenty black coaches since 1975 a lot of them just haven’t coached their teams to the finals
@@b-rad3681 so like I said, they must not be good coaches.
@@jim6070 I’m agreeing with you , I was just making the point that there have been plenty black coaches in the nba since 1975 , a lot of them just haven’t coached their teams to the finals
Ummm.... how about the fact that black coaches are THE LAST TO BE HIRED and THE FIRST TO BE FIRED. Therefore, with that practice of institutional racism being a FACT? It is mathematically accurate that two black head coaches going head to head to win a title would be minimal.
@@JaeSproo Please supply proof of institutional racism in the NBA. I see a league dominated by black men.
He did his JESUS job pointed people of all colors to Jesus. To be saved from.🔥 At the cross All souls are equally in need of Jesus to save their souls All souls matter to God's skin tone got nothing to do with your judgment day. Sin is America's problem not skin. The sooner you turn to Jesus Christ to be born again the wise or you will be to the propaganda of the devil.
Jesus Christ did not go around divide and people on their skin or why they can't succeed in certain areas pending everyone against each other that's what the devil and his workers do without skin color and division the Democratic party would be absolutely destroyed
The word of God even addresses this in the book of Romans it says watch out for those who seek to divide you
then why is SUNDAY MORNING the most segregated day of the week. Across the nation. In poor black neighborhoods...the service is all black. In rich white suburbs...the service is all white. if race is TRULY A NON-ISSUE as you say it is on this planet, and the people who "bring it up" are divisive devils as you say? Then there would be more collaboration to make sure that all races attend church together. And not the TOKEN families of color that attend mostly large white congregations that I am positive you are about to bring up.
The question is awkward the way you went about this is awkward. He answered you question with who identifies as. Most humans wouldn’t disagree. I think most Christians say that they’re Christian above all.
Vinnie, I think you miss the subtext of what Joe was saying. He could have said Celebate, Vegan, Chess-players, etc. It seems pretty clear that Joe does not find his skin color to be relevant in the conversation of his success. I mean this with all due respect. Many of us humans simply do not care about our skin color in the context of our story.
😂😂😂 good job Joe
I bet he didn’t one message saying the N word
What does he mean by a bonfire 🤔
take your L and move on. the question was stupid - not everything is about race
Vince Goodwill the next day quarterbacking isn’t working. Stop trying to save face.
These guys missed his point, why not ask a Christian Left handed Electric Car driving coach? He’s saying that you guys are obsessed with labels.
It's eaaasy to interpret Mezzulas answer: "Focusing on race is a mistake, we should be talking about faith... At least it says a lot more about me than the color of my skin".
So there are two components of his brilliant answer: 1. I will not add one dot to your woke agenda. 2. If your question is about identity, we should be talking about Religion.