Dru Anthrop, a former Purdue basketball player, has returned to the NBA coaching ranks as a member of the Dallas Mavericks' staff, reuniting with Hall of Famer Jason Kidd. Anthrop expressed enthusiasm for working under Kidd's mentorship, praising him as a basketball savant and a source of invaluable knowledge. Previously, Anthrop worked with Kidd with the Los Angeles Lakers, contributing to their 2020 NBA Finals victory. His journey includes coaching roles with the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies before joining the Lakers. In Dallas, he reconnects with players he previously coached, including Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell, aiming to leverage their experiences and his recent success in the G League to boost the Mavericks.