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Dallas Mavericks hire Dusty May away from Michigan to become new head coach
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Key Points:
- Dusty May is leaving Michigan after leading the Wolverines to a national championship to become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, replacing Jason Kidd.
- The hiring is a significant move for Dallas' new head of basketball operations, Masai Ujiri, who fired Kidd despite $40 million remaining on his contract.
- May inherits a promising Mavericks roster featuring young talent Cooper Flagg, returning All-Star Kyrie Irving, veteran Klay Thompson, and a strong front line with Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II.
- At Michigan, May transformed a struggling program, achieving a 64-13 record over two seasons, two Big Ten titles, and developing multiple NBA lottery prospects.
- While May's college success is notable, the transition to the NBA carries risks, as seen in previous coaches who made similar jumps from college to the professional level.
