Overview
- May was formally introduced as the Mavericks’ head coach on Monday after Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz recruited him from Michigan, where he led the Wolverines to the 2026 national title.
- He said he decided to leave Michigan because the Mavericks offered the right people, roster fit and quality of life, and he described the move as one that 'checked all the boxes.'
- May plans a coaching staff with a 'college flavor' supplemented by NBA experience and some retention from Jason Kidd’s group to focus on player development.
- He intends to lean on veteran leaders such as Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson to help guide Cooper Flagg and other young pieces as they aim to return to contention sooner rather than later.
- Dallas faces a structural constraint in limited tradable first‑round picks for several years, which May says will force the team to rely on internal development and veteran stability rather than rapid roster rebuilding.