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Flyers Coach Sam Vincent Joins Dallas Mavericks

September 1, 2006 - NBA G League (G League)
Fort Worth Flyers News Release


FORT WORTH, Texas, September 1, 2006 - Fort Worth Flyers head coach Sam Vincent has joined the Dallas Mavericks staff as an assistant coach.

"All of us in the Flyers family are excited for Sam and thankful for what he contributed in our first season in Fort Worth," said Southwest Basketball LLC principal David Kahn. "Whoever we choose to replace him has big shoes to fill."

Vincent, a seven-year NBA veteran and member of the 1986 NBA Champion Boston Celtics, guided the Flyers to a 28-20 record and the NBA Development League regular season championship during the team's 2005-06 inaugural season. In addition, Vincent led the Flyers to an appearance in the championship game of the 2006 NBA Development League Championship presented by Delta Air Lines.

Vincent's tenure with the Flyers was his second coaching stint in the D-League. Vincent coached the Mobile Revelers from 2001-03, compiling a 56-50 record in two seasons and guiding the Revelers to the NBA Development League championship in 2002.

"I appreciate the opportunity that David Kahn, Phil Evans and the D-League gave me to coach in the league again," said Vincent. "It was a great experience that really helped prepare me for this opportunity with the Mavericks."

This summer Vincent served as an assistant coach for the Maverick's entry in the Toshiba Vegas Summer League. In addition, he has coached the Nigerian National Team since 2003 and recently led the team to the Eight-Finals in the 2006 FIBA World Championship that runs until September 3 in Japan. Nigeria's appearance in the Eight-Finals marked the first time the team has advanced to the second round of the international contest for the first time in team history.

"I am excited about the opportunity to work with Avery and the rest of the Mavericks organization," said Vincent. "The Mavericks have a vision for success that has helped them become one of the top organizations in the NBA, and I am looking forward to the chance to learn and become a better coach while helping the Mavericks achieve their goal of winning a championship."

The Fort Worth Flyers home opener is Friday, December 1 against the Bakersfield Jam at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The regular season tips off Saturday, November 25 against the Austin Toros in Austin, Texas. For more information, log on to fwflyers.com or call (817) 698-8333.

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