Today, I want to talk about Jason Kidd as a coach. This has been on my mind lately, and I’ve really dug into it.
So, I started by just watching a bunch of Mavericks games. I mean, a lot. I wanted to see how the team played under Kidd, how they reacted in different situations, that sort of thing. It wasn’t just about wins and losses, but how they played the game, you know? I was trying to get a feel for his coaching style from just observing the games.
Then, I started gathering opinions from other fans online. I hit up forums, read through comments, and even checked out some surveys about NBA fans and their opinions on coaches. One weird thing I found was a survey saying Mavs fans were considered the 13th-worst for being too loud – go figure! It’s all part of the picture, though, right? Fans’ views can tell you a lot, even if it’s a bit unexpected like that.
After that, I did some reading on what the experts had to say. I read articles about Kidd’s transition from being a player to a coach, his impact on the team, and all that jazz. One piece talked about how he’s the “perfect fit” for the Mavericks, especially because of his similarities with Luka Doncic. It’s interesting to see how these things play out. And I saw this quote from Tyronn Lue, the Clippers’ coach, noticing Kidd’s success, saying, “Every year the Mavs have gotten better.” That’s a big deal, coming from another coach.
- Watched tons of Mavericks games
- Collected fan opinions from forums and surveys
- Read expert analyses on Kidd’s coaching career
I also noticed something interesting from the things I read – some people think Kidd isn’t great during the regular season. They say he doesn’t call many timeouts and isn’t the best at those after-timeout plays. But then, others say he’s a good coach, whether we want to admit it or not. There’s this one comment I saw that said, “Jason Kidd is 42% of a good coach every game.” What does that even mean? It made me chuckle, but it also got me thinking about how complex it is to judge a coach.
The whole thing about former superstars not always making great coaches? Well, Kidd seems to be an exception, from what I’ve gathered. He’s got this calm way about him, sometimes just standing there with his hands in his pockets, letting the players figure things out. It’s like he’s challenging them to solve problems on their own. I guess that comes from his own experiences as a player.
My Conclusion
Putting it all together, it seems like Kidd has really grown into his role as a coach. He’s not perfect, and people have mixed feelings about him, but he’s definitely made an impact on the Mavericks. It’s fascinating to see how a player’s mindset can translate into coaching and how it affects a team. This whole deep dive into Kidd’s coaching style has been super interesting. It’s a lot more complex than I initially thought, and it just goes to show how many layers there are to being a coach in the NBA.
