Dallas Mavericks Appoint Los Angeles Lakers Assistant Coach Jason Kidd
On Monday, Kidd broke his silence since the hiring news by sending a message that included four-time MVP LeBron James and the Lakers.
Thank you @Lakers @JeanieBuss for the past two years and the opportunity to grow as a coach. Our championship season is unforgettable. Excited to return to the @dallasmavs organization and start a new chapter @mcuban! #MFFL pic.twitter.com/HN1FacKTzY
— Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd) June 28, 2021
From winning the Olympics ? to taking home the NBA 2020 chips ?? Our time together was incredible @KingJames good luck ? https://t.co/XKgPntO0FM
— Jason Kidd (@RealJasonKidd) June 28, 2021
James, 36, recounted his bitter reaction to news that Kidd was traveling to Dallas.
Of course, Kidd has served as an assistant coach with the Lakers for the past two years. He was the lead voice during the franchise’s 2020 title in the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida.
In addition to winning the NBA championship together, Kidd and James earned gold as players during the 2008 Olympics. Kidd, 48, averaged 12.6 points, 8.7 assists and 6.3 rebounds. games throughout his playing career.
Now, the former point guard will be tasked with leading top and Mavs superstar Luka Doncic to the championship. Kidd was previously head coach with the Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks.
During his old training sessions with Brooklyn and Milwaukee, Kidd accumulated a record of 183-190.
