Joe Mazzulla's net worth and career earnings: How much does the new Boston Celtics head coach make?

Joe Mazzulla's net worth will drastically increase since he just became the permanent head coach of the Boston Celtics. Mazzulla has led the team to the best record in the NBA, which is why he's completely replaced Ime Udoka.

Mazzulla was first named the interim head coach during Udoka's one-year suspension. However, it doesn't appear that the former Celtics coach will return to the bench anytime soon.

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Joe Mazzulla's net worth should skyrocket in 2023

Ime Udoka, the former coach of the Boston Celtics, forfeited his $4 million salary due to his suspension. While Joe Mazzulla's salary hasn't been publicly revealed, he will most likely make around $2 to $3 million.

This is not Mazzulla's first coaching gig. Before replacing Udoka, he served as an assistant coach for the Celtics for almost four years. He's also had a lot of experience coaching G League and college teams.

Joe Mazzulla's net worth will skyrocket soon (Image via Getty Images)

Considering all the jobs he's had in the past, Joe Mazzulla's net worth is estimated at around $5 million in 2023. However, we expect it to skyrocket since he was just named the permanent head coach of the Celtics.

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The Celtics currently have a 42-17 record, which is the best record in the entire league. Mazzulla deserves a lot of credit for this and may stay with the team for a long time.

Mazzulla's salary is around $2 million for this season (Image via Getty Images)

NBA coaches do not receive as much money as superstars in the league. But if Mazzulla continues to do a great job with the Celtics, he could make a few million dollars every season.

Gregg Popovich is the highest-paid NBA coach in the 2022-23 season with an $11.5 million contract. Steve Kerr is second with $9.5 million, while Doc Rivers receives $8.5 million for his services.

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Mazzulla has more than two decades of experience

Joe Mazzulla played basketball while attending Bishop Hendricken High School in Rhode Island. Later on, he attended West Virginia University, helping the Mountaineers win the 2007 National Invitation Tournament.

Shortly after finishing his studies, Mazzulla joined Glenville State as an assistant head coach. Later on, he joined the Fairmont State Fighting Falcons before getting an opportunity to coach the Maine Celtics in the G League.

Mazzulla has played and coached basketball for many years (Image via Getty Images)

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Mazzulla joined the Boston Celtics in 2019 as an assistant coach and was recently named a permanent head coach. He will also serve as the head coach in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.