According to a report by Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports on Thursday, former Providence point guard and streetball legend God Shammgod has been hired by the Mavericks as a player development assistant.
The 40 year old Harlemite is best known in hoops circles for his infamous crossover move.
Shammgod enjoyed a memorable college run with the Friars before going on to a brief stint in the NBA and a lengthy career overseas. After his playing days, he returned to his alma mater as an assistant coach. Everybody from Kobe Bryant to fellow Providence product Kris Dunn has credited Shammgod for helping them develop their ball-handling skills.
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