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Former Mizzou Standout Expected to Become Head Coach for Celtics NBA G League Team

Former Mizzou Standout Expected to Become Head Coach for Celtics NBA G League Team

Former Missouri Tigers point guard Phil Pressey has reportedly landed an exciting new role with the NBA's all-time winningest franchise.  Pressey is expected

College Basketball News / Missouri Tigers on SI / June 14
Former Mizzou Star Named Head Coach of NBA G League Team: The Buzz

Former Mizzou Star Named Head Coach of NBA G League Team: The Buzz

Former Missouri Tigers guard and graduate assistant Phil Pressey has accepted his first head coach job. The former All-SEC player was named the head coach of the Maine Celtics, the G League affiliate of the Boston Celtics, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Phil Pressey: back in Boston, a genuine personality and tireless effort kept him moving up

The former Celtics guard is now a crucial part of the team’s player development coaching staff. Most NBA benches have two rows. The front row is for the players and top coaches, including Joe Mazzulla, Charles Lee, Sam Cassell and others.

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