Mavericks coach Dusty May recalls key NBA Finals moment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026

Dusty May, head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, shared insights about his unexpected presence at Game 4 of the NBA Finals this past June. Attending a Michigan alumni event in New York, May was unaware that this outing would eventually lead to his hiring by the Mavericks. His chance viewing of the game coincided with a dramatic Spurs comeback, prompting discussions about the connection between this experience and his career trajectory. As the Mavericks continue their season, the reflections from May highlight a unique narrative arc stemming from a significant moment in his career.
- •Dusty May attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals unexpectedly.
- •May was in New York for a Michigan alumni event in June.
- •His attendance coincided with a memorable Spurs comeback.
- •The Mavericks hired May after his Finals attendance.
- •May previously coached the Michigan Wolverines to a national championship.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — How a Spurs Finals loss became an NBA origin story for Mavericks coach Dusty May
"The former Michigan coach was at Game 4 of the NBA Finals by happenstance following a Michigan donor event in New York, not knowing that soon he would be the head coach of the Mavericks.
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