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Spurs loss sparks NBA origin story
Mavericks coach Dusty May recalls a Spurs Finals game as his NBA career start.
In brief
Mavericks coach Dusty May recalls a Spurs Finals game as his NBA career start. Mavericks coach Dusty May credits a 2026 Spurs Finals game as his NBA coaching origin story. Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Spurs Finals game
Dusty May watched a Spurs Finals game during a 2026 NBA playoff game.
May's college background
May was Michigan Wolverines head coach who won a 2026 national championship.
Alumni event call
May received a call from Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel to attend an alumni event.
NBA game attendance
May attended a Knicks-Spurs game after checking NBA.com for a Finals game.
Game observation
May watched the Spurs build a 29-point halftime lead before blowing it.
Knicks fan connection
May sat next to Kit Harington, a Knicks fan who played Jon Snow on Game of Thrones.
NBA coaching inspiration
May said watching the Spurs game inspired his NBA coaching career.
Mavericks coaching role
May became Dallas Mavericks head coach after the Spurs game.
Story origin
May's Spurs game experience became his NBA coaching origin story.
The essence
Mavericks coach Dusty May credits a 2026 Spurs Finals game as his NBA coaching origin story.
