When you play for the Celtics under Mazzulla, you can go from warming the bench to guarding the toughest cover in the NBA in just one game.

Recent reports indicate that Jayson Tatum is set to make a major push to return during the Celtics' crucial stretch.

BOSTON — Celtics fans made sure to show Luke Kornet some love starting with pregame introductions then all the way to his welcome back video Saturday. Kornet was back in Boston for the first time since signing with the Spurs over the summer. He was also at the Celtics’ win over the Raptors on Friday, getting a hero’s welcome.

He remained with the team for four more years as an assistant and eventual coach, winning championships with the Celtics in 1981 as a player, and in 1984 and 86 as an assistant coach. Ford's coaching career would later see him with the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers as head coach,

Luke Kornet spoke about his decision to leave Boston ahead of a matchup against his former teammates on Saturday night.

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Garza wore only jersey No. 52 and put up 7.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game.

The Frenchman scored 16 of his 21 in the second half, including a game-sealing jumper with 19.1 seconds left, to lead the Spurs past Boston 100-95 on Saturday.