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Article: Mavericks' most important new inside player? Avery Johnson.
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- The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, TX)
- Article date:
- August 24, 2004
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Byline: David Moore
DALLAS _ Erick Dampier is the latest contestant in the Mavericks' version of extreme makeover.
But when Dampier is introduced to an adoring public, don't overlook the man sitting next to him. Not only did he help put the deal together, he's changing the culture of a franchise he may one day coach.
Avery Johnson isn't on the Dallas payroll. Yet. That oversight will be corrected this week when the veteran point guard signs as a player-coach and takes part in the Dampier news conference.
Don't mistake the lack of a contract for a lack of involvement. Johnson has been working behind the scenes all summer with Donnie ...