Defensive efficiency ranks first! Mazzula: Kota has been making progress and he also understands the responsibilities he shoulders

Today, Celtics coach Mazzula was interviewed.

Talking about Cota's defensive efficiency value (97.9), which ranks first in the league, Mazzula said: "From training camp to preseason and now, he has been making steady progress. With him on the court, our team will become better, and he also understands the responsibility he shoulders."

So far this season, Cota has averaged 9.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.3 blocks per game.