Dusty May, the former University of Michigan coach, was introduced as the new coach of the Dallas Mavericks on Monday.
May’s Background
May led Michigan to its first national championship in 37 years this past spring. He said he did not dream of coaching in the NBA, but he has been preparing for the jump from college to the pros.
May spoke with the new president of basketball operations, Masai Ujiri, and said he is excited to work with the team. His wife and three boys were in attendance, along with reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg and Morez Johnson Jr., who was drafted by the Mavericks last week.
May’s Coaching Style
May said he wants to bring joy back to basketball in Dallas and create a positive team culture. He also mentioned that he has been preparing for the challenges of coaching in the NBA and is ready to work with the team’s unique pieces.
The Mavericks have missed the playoffs for the past two seasons, but May is confident that he can help the team succeed. He will be working with a roster that includes Flagg, Johnson, and veterans like Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson.
Original reporting: Fort Worth, TX Sports (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
