As the Dallas Mavericks play on the biggest stage in the NBA Finals, University of Toledo assistant basketball coach Brett Rau feels a special affinity for the team he worked for five years ago.
During the 2018-19 season, Rau served as a player development intern with the team. In his role, he both worked on the court to assist during drills and analyzed film to measure player development. Although only four players remain from the roster and the team has brought in a new coaching staff, Rau explains why he still roots for the team.
“It was a testament to [the fact] that I was around really good people that really tried to help us young basketball coaches out,” Rau said.