Richard Preston Carlisle (born October 27, 1959) is an American professional basketball coach who is currently head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, which he has held 2008. He is also one of only 11 people to win an NBA championship both as a player and as a coach. He has also served as head coach of the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons. Richard Preston Carlisle is an American basketball coach and former player who is the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association.
As a player, Carlisle played for the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and New Jersey Nets. He has also coached the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons, and was previously a player in the NBA.