Archive for May, 2008

Carlisle reportedly first to interview for Mavs’ job

“We’re very impressed by Rick - ‘ not just as a basketball coach, but as a man. We’re looking forward to continuing our conversation.”

Rick Carlisle is the front-runner to replace Avery Johnson as coach of the Dallas Mavericks. via MSNBC Sports

Johnson proud of tenure, ‘working relationship’ with Cuban

“Did we have some rough periods? Absolutely. Am I proud that we were able to get through those rough periods? Yes, I am.”

Don Nelson’s departure from the Dallas Mavericks was so messy that, more than three years later, he’s still fighting Mark Cuban for money he insists he’s owed. via Fox Sports

After early exit, Dallas fires Johnson

“Was it time for a change? I guess”

From the start, Avery Johnson was a perfect fit as coach of the Dallas Mavericks. via Denver Post