Latviešu basketbolista Kristapa Porziņģa pārstāvētās Nacionālās basketbola asociācijas (NBA) komandas Dalasas Mavericks galvenā trenera amatu negaidīti pametis Riks Kārlails, kuram bija spēkā vēl divus gadus ilgs līgums. 61 gadus vecais basketbola speciālists Teksasas kluba rindās pavadīja vairāk nekā 13 sezonas.
Rick Carlisle -- who led Dallas to the 2011 NBA championship -- informed Mavericks owner Mark Cuban today that he won't be returning as coach next season, Carlisle told ESPN. Carlisle had two years left on his contract. He spent 13 seasons as Mavericks coach.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 17, 2021
There had been simmering tension between Luka Doncic and Rick Carlisle that was a concern within the Mavs organization. The expectation was that he'd return next season, but he'd have been on the hot seat. https://t.co/YRJ1fwQ6GQ
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) June 17, 2021
Mark Cuban to ESPN: “I truly love Rick Carlisle. He was not only a good coach but also a friend and a confidant. Our relationship was so much more than basketball. And I know that won’t ever change."
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) June 17, 2021