Lakers coaching staff adjustment: Added a new team member

According to Marc Stein, a well-known NBA reporter, former Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy will join the Dallas Mavericks and become a member of head coach Jason Kidd's coach team.

This news marks another important move for the Mavericks to adjust their coaching staff this summer, after they have introduced former Lakers champion coach Frank Vogel, Nuggets assistant coach Popeye Jones, and shooting expert Mike Pembersey.

This offseason, the Mavericks coaching staff experienced large changes:

Leaving personnel: Chief assistant Sweeney joined the Spurs, assistant coach Jensen transferred to the University of Utah, Dudley went to the Nuggets, and player development coach Sam Gordon signed with the Magic.

New players join: Vogel (former Lakers coach), Popeye Jones (former Nuggets assistant coach), Pembersey (former Nuggets shooting coach), and the latest franchise Phil Handy. Handy's joining is particularly eye-catching, he has won championships with the Lakers, Cavaliers and Raptors, and is known for his outstanding player development and tactical adjustment abilities. His arrival will further enhance the depth of the Mavericks' coaching team, especially in cultivating young players and playoff experience.

The Mavericks' recent coaching staff adjustments have a clear trend - a large number of coaches with Lakers backgrounds are introduced:

Vogel: 2020 Lakers champion coach, good at building a defensive system.

Penberg: The Lakers assistant coach in 2020 helped the Nuggets improve their three-point shooting percentage.

Phil Handy: Lakers, Cavaliers, Raptors' three-time champion assistant coach, player development expert.

Kidd is obviously building a team of experienced and versatile coaches with the goal of directly targeting the championship. Vogel will be responsible for the defensive system, Pembersey will optimize the outside projection, Handy will focus on improving the players' personal skills, and Jones will bring the Nuggets' tactical experience.

Last season, the Mavericks lost in the playoffs and failed to enter the playoffs. But this summer, they not only upgraded their coaching staff in a comprehensive manner, but also signed No. 1 pick Cooper Flag and introduced defender Russell to fill the gap in Irving's injury.

The Mavericks' coaching staff adjustment this summer demonstrates the management's determination to strive for the championship. With the joining of top assistant coaches such as Vogel, Handy, and Pembersey, the overall competitiveness of the team will be greatly improved. In the new season, can they break through the siege in the Wild West? Let's wait and see!