Mavericks hire Dusty May as next Head Coach

[cow]

As long as he isn't an asshat to the media and his wife, I'd say that's an upgrade.

[OBX Maverick]

Love this answer

https://x.com/Paradoxkilla23/status/2069...deo/1?s=46

Jose did, too!

Man will adapt and find a way to make things work. A good MO! I also think this team has a few competitors already on it already. (At least it used to seem that way until the Luka trade) The question is how many of those competitors are still around after the draft and July 1?

[DallasMaverick]

how do college coaches perform when moving to the nba?

Historically, college coaches transitioning directly to NBA head coaching roles have struggled, often hampered by the drastically different locker room dynamics, 82-game schedules, and tactical reliance on established superstars. However, exceptions exist, and modern collegiate operational shifts are redefining these expectations.

The Historical Track Record

The Struggle:

Coaches like Rick Pitino, John Calipari, John Beilein, and Tim Floyd found the jump to the pros highly challenging. High-profile college tacticians often fail to adapt to the player-empowerment era, vastly different egos, and a schematic shift from set plays to isolation basketball.

Mixed Results: Billy Donovan, a Hall of Fame college coach, experienced a relatively long and stable NBA tenure with the Oklahoma City and Chicago franchises, though without winning a championship or reaching the highest postseason accolades.

The Rare Successes

Brad Stevens: The most notable modern outlier. Moving from Butler University to the Boston Celtics in 2013, Stevens succeeded due to his elite tactical mind and ability to manage modern NBA rotations, later transitioning successfully into a front-office executive role.

Larry Brown: A rare figure who succeeded in both realms. He possessed previous college coaching experience before putting together a decorated NBA career, which included winning a championship with the Detroit Pistons.

[KillerLeft]

how do college coaches perform when moving to the nba?   

  Historically, college coaches transitioning directly to NBA head coaching roles have struggled, often hampered by the drastically different locker room dynamics, 82-game schedules, and tactical reliance on established superstars. However, exceptions exist, and modern collegiate operational shifts are redefining these expectations.

The Historical Track Record

The Struggle:

Coaches like Rick Pitino, John Calipari, John Beilein, and Tim Floyd found the jump to the pros highly challenging. High-profile college tacticians often fail to adapt to the player-empowerment era, vastly different egos, and a schematic shift from set plays to isolation basketball.

Mixed Results: Billy Donovan, a Hall of Fame college coach, experienced a relatively long and stable NBA tenure with the Oklahoma City and Chicago franchises, though without winning a championship or reaching the highest postseason accolades.

The Rare Successes

Brad Stevens: The most notable modern outlier. Moving from Butler University to the Boston Celtics in 2013, Stevens succeeded due to his elite tactical mind and ability to manage modern NBA rotations, later transitioning successfully into a front-office executive role.

Larry Brown: A rare figure who succeeded in both realms. He possessed previous college coaching experience before putting together a decorated NBA career, which included winning a championship with the Detroit Pistons.

This is kind of why I didn't expect them to go this way. I don't think this hire, while exciting, portends great success in the immediate future.

Also, who says ChatGPT isn't good for some things, am I right?

[mvossman]

This is kind of why I didn't expect them to go this way. I don't think this hire, while exciting, portends great success in the immediate future.

Also, who says ChatGPT isn't good for some things, am I right?

True, but of the college guys I think this one has the best chance.  He is young, he has the right temperament (very calm instead of screaming at guys), good open minded tactician and a great communicator.

[KillerLeft]

True, but of the college guys I think this one has the best chance.  He is young, he has the right temperament (very calm instead of screaming at guys), good open minded tactician and a great communicator.

I don't disagree, and I'm semi-excited about the hire. I just don't think it screams "win now" is all.

[Smitty]

The Mavs may not win more than they lose next season but at least we know they will TRY to win. That alone has me excited. This tanking stuff is for the birds.

[cow]

The Mavs may not win more than they lose next season but at least we know they will TRY to win. That alone has me excited. This tanking stuff is for the birds.

True no matter the coach thanks to Nico's asset management.

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

This is kind of why I didn't expect them to go this way. I don't think this hire, while exciting, portends great success in the immediate future.

Also, who says ChatGPT isn't good for some things, am I right?

You said you dont expect the Mavs to be good for several years so why would you want a win now veteran coach?

[KillerLeft]

You said you dont expect the Mavs to be good for several years so why would you want a win now veteran coach?

I have explained this before, but it does seem a little contradictory so I'll try to do better. 

It's not that I wanted a "win now veteran coach" as much as I was hoping to get one of the 4-5 guys on NBA coaching's top tier  (as I see it, anyway). My thinking is that you jump on any opportunity to do that, regardless of where your team is on its timeline, and that such a move very likely expedites that timeline significantly. I was NOT in favor of someone like Stotts, for example, who fits your description above (probably the best name we heard who does) but isn't really an inspiring choice given where the Mavs are. 

I'm just saying, when it comes to guys like Spoelstra, Nurse, Mazulla, etc, I don't think you even stop to weigh the pros and cons, you just ask them "how much do you want?" My opinion on this is similar to the opinion many on the board expressed all spring about the impending GM hire. 

Also, I want to clarify that just because I'm pointing out that (imo) this hire doesn't scream win now, that's not meant as a negative. If the Mavs' decision makers think this guy is going to be a GREAT NBA coach, similar to those top tier names I mentioned above, then I'm all for them choosing to provide the opportunity and runway for him to get there. I think that's a smart investment that could pay off.

[HoosierDaddyKid]

Shams Charania: "Think back to the last eight months. Patrick Dumont, the Mavericks owner, you let go of Nico Harrison and then brought in Masai Ujiri to run this organization, fire Jason Kidd within weeks after bringing in Masai Ujiri. Throughout the onset of the process, it was John Scheyer and Dusty May as the top two targets for the Dallas Mavericks. That's who they really zoned in on. A group of assistants was interviewed as well, but they landed on Dusty May. A lot of executives around the NBA believe that Dusty May has been destined to make the jump. He was motivated, he wanted to do it, and that's what comes through these opportunities. You need both sides, the coach and the team, ready to make this jump." Yaxel Lendeborg on Dusty May's hiring and potential reunion: "I'm going to tell him he better pick me up. If he doesn't, I'm going to be mad, I might block him. But it would be amazing being able to stick with him."

[Smitty]

https://x.com/kyriecenterig/status/2069443648950002146?s=46&t=4w35gotNXtBJnqxbaL7e9w

[cow]

https://x.com/kyriecenterig/status/2069443648950002146?s=46&t=4w35gotNXtBJnqxbaL7e9w

That's a weird way of showing you are unhappy and demanding a trade.

[Smitty]

@JonRothstein
Source: Dusty May’s deal to be the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks is for five years.

[RoyTarpleysGhost]

https://x.com/kyriecenterig/status/2069443648950002146?s=46&t=4w35gotNXtBJnqxbaL7e9w

Man, he has been such a pleasure to have here as a Maverick.  Never would I have thought so when we traded for him. I think that's part of the reason any Kyrie trade would have to be a "win" for me to pull the trigger.

[Smitty]

Dusty May on becoming the Mavericks' new head coach:

"I am honored to join the Dallas Mavericks organization. This is one of the most respected franchises in professional sports, with passionate fans, a talented roster, and a clear commitment to building a championship organization. I am grateful to Patrick Dumont, Masai Ujiri, and the Mavericks organization for this opportunity, and I look forward to helping bring another championship to the city of Dallas."

[Smitty]

Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri on hiring Dusty May to become Dallas' new head coach:

"We set out to find a leader who embodies the values we want to define our organization. Dusty has won at every stage of his career because of his ability to build. He develops players, creates accountability, and brings people together around a shared standard of excellence. His work ethic is extraordinary, and his teams consistently reflect his values. When you study his journey, you see someone who has earned every opportunity through preparation, discipline, humility, and an unwavering commitment to improvement. We believe those qualities make him the right leader for the Dallas Mavericks."

[Smitty]

Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont on Dusty May:

"Dusty represents the type of leader we want guiding this franchise. He has demonstrated throughout his career that success is built through preparation, character, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. His leadership style, ability to develop people, and championship mindset align with the vision we have for the Dallas Mavericks. We are thrilled to welcome Dusty, his wife Anna, and their sons Jack, Charlie, and Eli to the Mavericks family."

[michaeltex]

Is it just me or does the statements by Masai and Dumont sound like they are reading the same script?

[Smitty]

Is it just me or does the statements by Masai and Dumont sound like they are reading the same script?

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