Article contentThe Dallas Mavericks parted ways with their controversial analytics director and former professional gambler Haralabos “Bob” Voulgaris on Thursday. Voulgaris’ contract had expired and was not renewed by new general manager Nico Harrison. Try refreshing your browser, or Mavs part ways with controversial analytics director Back to videoVoulgaris, hired in 2018 to be the team’s director of quantitative research and development, confirmed the move on Twitter, adding that he wanted out of his contract before Thursday but was denied. Voulgaris became a lightning rod of controversy over the summer when head coach Rick Carlisle resigned one day after the Mavs fired longtime general manager Donnie Nelson. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wanted Voulgaris to bring a new big-picture analysis to court strategy.

Source: National Post September 23, 2021 18:56 UTC