Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd made one other startling admission in regards to the crew’s commerce of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Some have questioned how concerned Kidd was within the Mavericks’ determination to commerce Doncic and whether or not he’s comfy with the transfer. The Mavericks head coach admitted that he solely came upon the commerce was within the works on the “eleventh hour,” and he mentioned it was merely his job to teach the gamers he has.
“eleventh hour. Simply acquired a name to come back as much as the room and was advised in regards to the commerce,” Kidd mentioned when requested when he discovered of the Doncic deal. “I’m an worker of the Mavs. I’ve mentioned this earlier than and a few of you possibly missed it: I’m the coach. I coach the gamers which are right here. We made a commerce and we’ve acquired to push ahead. That’s what we’re doing.
“Nobody’s going to really feel dangerous for us. Trades occur on this sport. Issues change, coaches change, groups get offered. A whole lot of issues occur which are out of our management, however you’ve acquired to proceed to simply do your job, and that’s what I’m doing. I’m the coach. I’m not the decision-maker. I’m right here to teach the crew that’s given to me, after which I’m judged on that by you guys.”
