The Dallas Mavericks are bringing back one of the most beloved players in franchise history. Nick Van Exel, who played in Dallas from 2002 to 2003, is joining the team as a pro personnel scout, the New York Times’ Marc Stein reports.
During his season and a half with the Mavericks, Van Exel averaged 12.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists, serving as the team’s sixth man. During Dallas’ run to the Western Conference Finals in 2003, he averaged 19.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.1 assists while shooting 46 percent overall and 39.