Phil Pressey, a former Boston Celtics point guard, makes history by becoming the first person to both play and coach for the NBA team and its G League affiliate, the Maine Celtics. After a successful playing career, Pressey returned to the Celtics organization as an assistant coach, helping them win a championship. Now, as the head coach of the Maine Celtics, Pressey aims to develop players and help them advance to the NBA, drawing inspiration from current Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla and his own father, Paul Pressey.

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