Israeli basketball coach Modi Maor is set to be appointed assistant coach of the Dallas Mavericks, according to reports in the US. He will work alongside head coach Dusty May, who previously brought him to the University of Michigan staff. Maor began his career at Hapoel Holon and later coached in Australia.
Modi Maor is reportedly set to become the next Israeli in the NBA, joining the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant coach alongside head coach Dusty May. According to US reports, May, who was appointed head coach in May 2026, brought Maor to his staff at the University of Michigan earlier this year. Maor began his coaching career at Hapoel Holon and later served as an assistant and head coach in Australia. The appointment is not yet official, but the reports indicate a strong likelihood. The Zioneer previously reported on Maccabi Tel Aviv's permanent coaching appointment, part of a broader picture of Israeli basketball personnel moves.
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