The Dallas Mavericks are asking new head coach Dusty May to help rejuvenate a franchise that has been engulfed by a massive bad optics tornado over the last 15-plus months. When taking on such an arduous challenge, it makes sense to start with what you know, especially if it just helped you win a national championship. May is reuniting with Michigan big man Morez Johnson Jr.
The Mavs had the full Wolverines trio at their disposal, but to the chagrin of some, they opted to use the No. 9 overall selection on one of the top defenders in the 2026 NBA Draft class. Johnson embraced former teammates Yaxel Lendeborg and Aday Mara before hugging May. This winning duo is hoping to make an immediate impact together in Dallas.
Morez Johnson Jr. is reunited with Coach Dusty May
The Dallas Mavs draft the Michigan big with the No. 9 pick! pic.twitter.com/21roAFSaTC
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