Dusty May Explains Decision to Leave Michigan for NBA Job
Summary
Dusty May decided to leave his job as head coach at the University of Michigan to become the new head coach of the NBA team Dallas Mavericks. He made the decision after a talk with Mavericks leaders during the NBA Draft combine, where he felt the job met all his personal criteria.Key Facts
- Dusty May coached the Michigan Wolverines to an NCAA national championship before leaving.
- He initially planned to return to Michigan for another season.
- A conversation with the Mavericks’ team president Masai Ujiri and GM Mike Schmitz changed his mind.
- May said the Mavericks job "checks all the boxes" for what he wants in a coaching job.
- The people he will work with in Dallas strongly influenced his decision.
- He will coach top NBA players like Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg and nine-time All-Star Kyrie Irving.
- May will also coach Morez Johnson Jr., a former Michigan player and recent NBA draft pick.
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