Former Pelicans coach Willie Green and ex-player Garrett Temple join Mavericks coaching staff

The Pelicans’ former head coach and a former player have new assistant roles with Dallas, closing the chapter on their recent separation from New Orleans and updating the coaching landscape for future matchups.

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- NOLA reports Willie Green is the Mavericks’ lead assistant; the hire was first reported in July and is now official.
- Garrett Temple, who played for the Pelicans from 2021–23, will serve as an assistant coach.
- Both join Dallas’ staff for the upcoming season.
- Green was fired by New Orleans in November after five seasons as head coach.
- Temple is a Baton Rouge native who spent two seasons with the Pelicans.
- Their presence on Dallas’ staff may shape game prep and familiarity when the teams meet.

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