Some don't believe Rick Carlisle is the right fit for the Mavericks, but Jerry Stackhouse tends to disagree, according to The Dallas Morning News.

"He's the best guy available and the best coach for our team with our personalities," said Stackhouse, who played for Carlisle in Detroit. "He's the best fit without question. There are not enough positive things I can say about him."

Stackhouse isn't guaranteed to be in camp with Dallas this fall, so you can wipe out the notion that he's trying to get in good with the new coach.

"Rick is smart enough to get it done," Stackhouse assured. "If you judge him from what he has done in the past, there is reason to ask can this guy adjust to what the Mavericks want to do as they go forward. But knowing him, he's a coach who adjusts and operates with the personnel he has."

Via The Dallas Morning News

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