Kaleb Canales, a former NBA assistant coach with experience with teams like the Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, and New York Knicks, is joining the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Canales, who was the youngest active head coach in the NBA during his stint with the Trail Blazers, will be coaching the Surge this season.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Kaleb Canales talks to his players during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, April 23, 2012, in San Antonio.The 46-year-old Canales, who is currently the associate head coach for the Dallas Mavericks’ NBA G League affiliate, has previously been an assistant coach with the Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic.
During the 2011-12 NBA season, he was promoted to interim head coach of the Trail Blazers for 23 games after head coach Nate McMillan was dismissed, becoming the NBA’s youngest active head coach and the first Mexican-American to hold the position.“We could not be more excited to have such an experienced and talented individual like coach Canales join our team this season,” said Surge general manager Shane James in a statement.
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