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HexNBA · 08-26-2005, 10:15 PM

Blackman back on Mavs' bench

Familiar face moving from TV, development staff to assistant coach

07:51 PM CDT on Friday, August 26, 2005

By DAVID MOORE / The Dallas Morning News

The leading scorer in Mavericks history is now one of its assistant coaches.

Rolando Blackman has traded in his job as the team's TV analyst for a spot on the bench. The move, which had been expected for some time, was announced Friday afternoon as Avery Johnson completed his staff. Blackman joins Joe Prunty as the newest members of the Mavericks coaching staff.

Blackman spent 11 seasons with the club and had his number retired in 2000. The four-time All-Star spent five years on the Mavericks player development staff, the last two as director.

"Ro shares in our vision, but more than anything, he's very loyal," Johnson said. "He wants to help bring a championship to Dallas."

Prunty spent nine years in San Antonio, the last three as an advance scout and assistant coach. Prunty was a high school coach in San Diego who worked his way up in the Spurs organization after starting as an assistant video coordinator.

Assistants Del Harris and Larry Riley, who re-signed with the club this summer after his contract expired, will retain their spots on the bench. Charlie Parker remains a part of Johnson's staff but will not be on the bench.

08-26-2005, 10:15 PM	#1
HexNBA Golden Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,355	Blackman back on Mavs' bench Blackman back on Mavs' bench Familiar face moving from TV, development staff to assistant coach 07:51 PM CDT on Friday, August 26, 2005 By DAVID MOORE / The Dallas Morning News The leading scorer in Mavericks history is now one of its assistant coaches. Rolando Blackman has traded in his job as the team's TV analyst for a spot on the bench. The move, which had been expected for some time, was announced Friday afternoon as Avery Johnson completed his staff. Blackman joins Joe Prunty as the newest members of the Mavericks coaching staff. Blackman spent 11 seasons with the club and had his number retired in 2000. The four-time All-Star spent five years on the Mavericks player development staff, the last two as director. "Ro shares in our vision, but more than anything, he's very loyal," Johnson said. "He wants to help bring a championship to Dallas." Prunty spent nine years in San Antonio, the last three as an advance scout and assistant coach. Prunty was a high school coach in San Diego who worked his way up in the Spurs organization after starting as an assistant video coordinator. Assistants Del Harris and Larry Riley, who re-signed with the club this summer after his contract expired, will retain their spots on the bench. Charlie Parker remains a part of Johnson's staff but will not be on the bench. __________________ .