Dallas Mavericks Head Coach History

A Look at the Men Who Have Led the Team

From Dick Motta to Jason Kidd

The Dallas Mavericks have had nine head coaches in their franchise history, with Jason Kidd being the current coach since 2021.

The franchise's first head coach was Dick Motta, who served from 1980 to 1987. Motta led the Mavericks to their first playoff appearance in 1984.

Rick Carlisle was the head coach of the Mavericks from 2008 to 2021. Carlisle led the team to their first championship in franchise history in 2011 against their 2006 Finals opponent the Miami Heat.

Other notable head coaches in Mavericks history include Don Nelson, who coached the team from 1997 to 2005, and Avery Johnson, who coached the team from 2005 to 2008.

The Mavericks are hoping that Jason Kidd can lead them to another championship.