Jason Kidd’s unsurprising firing reveals Brad Stevens-style front office dream gone wrong
As the Mavericks have moved on from Jason Kidd, it has triggered the discussion of the failed Brad Stevens-style front office dream.
Jason Kidd’s unsurprising firing reveals Brad Stevens-style front office dream gone wrong originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Dallas Mavericks have moved on from head coach Jason Kidd, with newly appointed team president Masai Ujiri driving the decision to make a coaching change.
Kidd had recently signed a major extension last summer and still had four years remaining on his deal after receiving consecutive contract extensions over the past two offseasons. Following the news, commentator Emmanuel Acho said the decision was not entirely unexpected. “To my knowledge Jason Kidd wanted to make a Brad Stevens type of transition and move from head coach to front office.
When the Mavs went in a different direction with Masai, Kidd’s days were numbered. This move isn’t surprising but is disappointing. Another casualty of Nico’s Luka error,” Acho tweeted.
Kidd’s tenure produced mixed results during his five-year run as head coach of the Mavericks. They reached the Western Conference Finals in 2021-22, missed the playoffs in 2022-23, made a strong run to the NBA Finals in 2023-24, and then followed with two consecutive seasons missing the playoffs. In an official statement, Ujiri said that the decision reflects a need for a fresh direction.