Melvin Hunt, most recently an interim head coach for the Denver Nuggets, has joined Rick Carlisle’s staff, the Mavs coach confirmed.
Hunt, 45, led the Nuggets to a 10-13 game in 23 contests at the helm during the 2014-15 season. Before that, he’d coached and scouted in the Rockets, Lakers, and Cavaliers organizations. He played four years at Baylor University and began his coaching career at Temple High School in Temple, Texas.
Carlisle announced the move immediately before the NBA Draft Thursday night, and confirmed the move Monday.
“Melvin Hunt will be joining us as our lead assistant on the bench,” Carlisle said Thursday, adding, “He’s in town, and we’re excited to have him on board.