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Boston Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla discussed how he always wanted to become a deacon and has been "wrestling with God" to ensure that his desire to keep "winning" on the basketball court does not make him ungrateful for what he has accomplished.

Mazzulla appeared on the "Godsplaining" podcast with Fr. Joseph-Anthony Kress earlier this month. Mazzulla discussed his Catholic beliefs and how he works to reconcile his faith's demands with the competitive environment of professional sports.

When asked to identify his next "professional goal," Mazzulla responded, "I just became eligible to be a deacon, which I've always wanted to do."

In the Catholic Church , a deacon is a type of ordained minister who can perform many of the same tasks as priests including baptism, leading the

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