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17 Jun

Joe Mazzulla became the youngest NBA head coach to win a championship since Bill Russell in 1969

Professional basketball coach Joe Mazzulla first made a name for himself as a player and coach in Mountain State sports, before gaining national prominence in the National Basketball Association (NBA).Mazzulla was born June 30, 1988, in Johnston, ...

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