Almost a year ago, JJ Redick, in his first season as a coach, discussed a golf game with Joe Mazzulla that would’ve completely altered the trajectories of the Lakers and Celtics. Tonight, the two friends were on opposite sides. The Celtics beat the undermanned Lakers 126-105. Yet after the game, there was nothing but mutual respect between the two rival head coaches.

Both Mazzulla and Redick confirmed that Joe wanted the former NBA player-turned-sportscaster to join Boston’s coaching staff. The NBA community has always wondered how deep this unexpected friendship goes. After Mazzulla beat him tonight, Redick gave a little more insight into their relationship.

“We do talk,” Redick said in the post-game presser. When asked if he and Mazzulla have kept in touch during their coaching stint

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