McKee declares June 21 ‘Joe Mazzulla Day’

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Rhode Island native Joe Mazzulla is seen at Boston Celtics practice. (WLNE)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Gov. Dan McKee declared June 21 “Joe Mazzulla Day” in honor of the Celtics’ victory parade after their 18th NBA Finals victory.

Mazzulla is a Johnston native who played for the Bishop Hendricken High School Basketball team.

McKee said that Rhode Islanders can “take pride” in both the coach and the team’s accomplishments.

“Coach – thank you for embodying the spirit of our state through leadership, toughness, and dedication,” he said.

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