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Can Dusty May buck NBA history with the Mavericks?
Original: The Bounce: Can Mavericks buck history with their hiring of Dusty May? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7649021/2026/10/
The Dallas Mavericks have hired Dusty May, a college coach, as their head coach, and the move is drawing scrutiny because college coaches historically struggle in the NBA. Commentators are debating whether May can join the rare group of college-to-NBA coaches who succeed, and how quickly he can turn the Mavericks around.
Why now: The Mavericks' decision to hire a college coach has reignited debate about whether such coaches can succeed in the NBA.
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- The Bounce: Can Mavericks buck history with their hiring of Dusty May? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7649021/2026/10/01/mavericks-dusty-may-college-coaches-nba-the-bounce/ # Sports # Basketball # Coaching · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1
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