Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Offers Thoughts After Damar Hamlin’s Injury

Boston Celtics interim head coach Joe Mazzulla offered a few words Wednesday after the shocking injury to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, which placed the 24-year-old in critical condition Monday night.

During the Bills’ Week 17 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals, Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest. And with many in the sports world understandably concerned with Hamlin’s well-being, Mazzulla added his perspective Wednesday during an appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Zolak and Bertrand.”

“Praying for him, for that situation,” Mazzulla said. “And it’s definitely a tough situation for him and his family and the team. … I think essentially it just goes to show you that you never know what could happen. So you gotta do your best at just cherishing being grateful for the moments that you have and just understanding that.”

Mazzulla, a former collegiate athlete, highlighted the everyday reality for all athletes. He acknowledged their daily sacrifice and devotion to their respective sports.

“I think the other thing is these guys go out there every single day, regardless of the sport,” Mazzulla said. “It’s their livelihood, it’s their life. I think having an appreciation for that, as well.”

Meanwhile, Hamlin on Wednesday remained in intensive care at the University of Cincinnati’s Medical Center. The Bills provided an optimistic update.

“Damar remains in the ICU in critical condition with signs of improvement noted,” the Bills tweeted.