Sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that the Dallas Mavericks are hiring two-time WNBA champion Christy Toliver as an assistant coach.
Tolliver has previous experience in NBA coaching. He spent parts of two seasons as an assistant to the staff of the Washington Wizards.
Thank you all for the love and support entering this new journey with the @dallasmavs. So thankful for this opportunity and can’t wait to get to work. #MAVS
— Kristi Toliver (@KristiToliver) August 20, 2021
Tolivar is currently playing for the Los Angeles Sparks where he is under contract through the 2022 season. An NBA coaching job would not affect his playing career.
Tolliver helped lead Sparks to the 2016 WNBA title and was part of the Washington Mystics' 2019 title. He averages 9.5 points in 15 matches for Sparks this season.