Despite the big win on the Lakers’ floor, Jason Kidd’s attitude and statements earned him a lot of criticism. The Mavs have a negative record since the All-Star Break, and are in a fierce fight to snatch a place in the playoffs. However, the Dallas coach does not seem to feel the sense of urgency around the franchise at the end of the season, especially after the “all-in” linked to the arrival of Kyrie Irving.
On Wednesday, as his team embarked on a trap game in San Antonio, his message to his players was none other than: “Relax. Breathe ». A nonchalant behavior that annoys Mavericks fans as well as many observers, especially since the team remained on three consecutive defeats.
Statements that surprise
His press conferences also make a lot of noise. For example when Dallas lost to the Lakers on February 26. Luka Doncic and his gang squandered a 27-point lead by then, but during Los Angeles’ comeback, Jason Kidd didn’t want to take a time-out for a long time.
“I am not the savior here” he replied to reporters. ” I am not playing. I’m watching, just like you. As a team, we have to mature. We have to grow if we want to win a title. No young team has won a title, either mentally or physically.”.
As for the reviews on social media, he seems to read them… only to poke fun at them whenever he gets the chance.
A few months ago, he explained that “Twitter is not the coach of the team” and, this week, he mocked “tips” from a DallasBasketball.com bloggerwho was ironic that Jason Kidd keeps saying Dwight Powell is the team’s best insider, as the team has done everything to replace him in recent months, bringing in Christian Wood and then signing JaVale McGee to the off season.
“We look at advanced stats and we look at everything you write to choose the player you like the most” he replied when asked about his choices…
A coach respected and appreciated by his players
If this attitude seems annoying from the outside, the Dallas players appreciate their coach a lot.
“ He’s one of the best point guards of all time, and you can see that attitude in the way he coaches.” said Josh Green. “A lot of coaches are tense, they panic, but he is very relaxed. He sees the game. He sees who is open. He knows what works. It’s good to have a coach like that, and it’s very motivating for the rest of the team..
All-Star leader, NBA champion here in Dallas in 2011, and considered one of the best in his position in NBA history, the character Jason Kidd is still difficult to pin down.
“He’s very balanced, and I think that’s key in terms of communication because sometimes if you’re too positive or too negative the message can get lost and sometimes things can get confusing” also tells Dwight Powell. “He’s still a passionate coach, he’s been a passionate player, he wants to win, so there will be more intense moments, but in the end the message is always clear. It focuses on what we need to do in the present and then there is a time to go back, learn, and revisit what went wrong on the video. There’s training and all that, but in the heat of the moment he’s someone who can help us calm down and stay focused.”.
