- Frank Vogel – Former Lakers head coach who led them to the 2020 title in the Orlando “bubble.” Now joining Jason Kidd in Dallas as lead assistant coach .
Jason Kidd – Current Mavericks head coach and was an assistant under Vogel on that same 2020 Lakers staff .
Mike Penberthy – Served as a Lakers assistant/shooting coach during that 2020 title run. Hired July 5, 2025 to Kidd’s Mavs staff .
Phil Handy – A veteran player development coach who was an assistant with the Lakers during 2020, now hired in Dallas as of July 9, 2025 .
Jared Dudley – Also part of the 2020 Lakers championship team as a player, though he’s since moved on to the Nuggets .
Some reports highlight that “four members” of the staff have Lakers 2020 ties, reflecting Kidd, Vogel, Handy, and Penberthy .
Experience & Chemistry: The Mavericks are banking heavily on coaches with proven chemistry and championship pedigree.
Role Reversal: Jason Kidd, who was Vogel’s assistant in 2020, now leads Vogel in Dallas—an intriguing flipping of roles.
Championship Culture: With this core coaching group, Dallas is clearly focused on building a championship mindset for the upcoming 2025‑26 season.
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Overall, the highlight from your shared link—”Mavericks 2025 Coaching Staff Has Deep Ties to Lakers’ 2020 Championship Team”—is well founded. Four major staffers (plus Dudley as player/coach) bring that winning DNA from the Lakers to Dallas.
