Garrett Temple’s Coaching Transition | Dallas Mavericks News

Dallas Mavericks News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 5, 2026 · 1m

Garrett Temple, the undrafted NBA veteran known for his quiet leadership and veteran presence, is officially stepping into his next chapter as an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks — a move that feels like a perfect fit for a player who spent his career mentoring, not just scoring. After averaging under 11 minutes per game for the last four seasons and putting up modest stats (just under 6 PPG), Temple’s real value was in his wisdom, resilience, and ability to guide younger players. A four-year standout at LSU and son of Collis Temple Jr., the first Black player in Tigers history…