As the Dallas Mavericks continue to struggle this season, former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins shared an unusual story about how coach Rick Carlisle once tried to recruit him to the Mavs.
Dallas Mavericks season continues to go in the wrong direction, with the team falling to 14-25 after a road loss against the Chicago Bulls.
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With trade rumors growing and results not improving, frustration is building around the franchise despite strong flashes from number one overall pick Cooper Flagg.
As the Mavericks struggle on the court, an old story involving the organization resurfaced this week. Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins shared his experience with ex-Dallas head coach Rick Carlisle and the unusual way Carlisle tried to recruit him during his prime years.
“Rick Carlisle would send me weird selfies and stuff and just say, ‘You know I'm thinking about you and I really want to coach you.' It was a little weird,” Cousins said, per Run It Back on X.
Cousins was one of the top big men in the league during his time with the Sacramento Kings before being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans.
A torn Achilles injury changed the path of his career, leading to multiple short stops around the NBA. His comments offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at how Dallas tried to land him before that point.
Carlisle, meanwhile, has moved on successfully since leaving Dallas. Now with the Indiana Pacers, he guided the team to a surprising run to Game 7 of the NBA Finals last season, rebuilding his reputation as one of the league's top coaches.
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