DALLAS — They’ll be two of the less-heralded figures on the Dallas Mavericks’ sideline during the upcoming season. However, both assistant coach Darrell Armstrong and player development coach God Shammgod will be handed a great deal of responsibility this season as they take Mavericks rookie point guard Dennis Smith Jr. under their wings.
Joining Dallas’ coaching staff midway through the 2008-09 campaign, Armstrong brings with him 14 years of NBA experience as a player. During his playing career, Armstrong earned both the NBA’s Sixth Man Award and Most Improved Player Award in 1999. He also participated in the Slam Dunk contest at the 1996 NBA All-Star Weekend, ending his stellar career with averages of 9.