NBA season to begin with 6 coaches in new places, including 3 first-time sideline bosses

The 2023-24 NBA season is set to kick off with six head coaches making their debuts, including three first-timers. Among them is Dusty May, who will lead the Dallas Mavericks. May's NBA experience comes from guiding Florida Atlantic to the Final Four in 2023 and Michigan to the NCAA title last season. May is confident in his ability to handle the high-pressure environment of the NBA.

In addition to May, Sean Sweeney, Micah Nori, Taylor Jenkins, Jamahl Mosley, and Tiago Splitter are also new head coaches this season. Sweeney, Nori, and Splitter are the three first-time NBA coaches, while Jenkins and Mosley are the other trio who took on new roles at Milwaukee, New Orleans, and Chicago, respectively.

Some of these new coaches have extensive experience, having previously led their respective teams to postseason success. However, others like May and Splitter are relatively new to the NBA stage. Regardless of their coaching backgrounds, all six head coaches are determined to succeed in their first full season at the highest level of professional basketball.