Renew the contract early! Sign a multi-year contract! He can train Flagg into Antetokounmpo

The NBA preseason is in full swing, and many fans have ignored a piece of news: the Mavericks officially announced that they have officially signed a multi-year contract extension with coach Jason Kidd. In the summer of 2021, Kidd signed a four-year contract to join the Mavericks, and in the summer of 2024, the two parties renewed their contract for two years. Kidd's contract expires in the summer of 2027, why are the Mavericks anxious to renew it?

Kidd also has to thank the Knicks! This summer, the Knicks fired Thibodeau and urgently targeted the head coaches of multiple teams. The Knicks applied to interview Mavericks coach Kidd, Timberwolves coach Finch and Rockets coach Udoka, but they were all rejected by their teams. The Lone Ranger was very resolute and simply refused to answer the call from the Knicks!

The NBA clearly stipulates: If you want to interview a current head coach, you must get the nod of the coach's team and no private contact is allowed. The Knicks failed to poach someone, and finally chose Mike Brown, who was fired by the Kings and was at home. It was precisely because of the Knicks' move that the Mavericks felt a sense of crisis and renewed Kidd's contract in advance.

Kidd coached the Mavericks for four years, missing the playoffs twice, reaching the Western Conference Finals once (2022), and reaching the Finals once (2024). In these four seasons, the Mavericks have 179 wins and 149 losses in the regular season, with a winning rate of 54.6%. 22 wins and 18 losses in the playoffs, a winning rate of 55%. Kidd's entire coaching career has a regular season coaching record of 362 wins and 339 losses.

Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison said about renewing Kidd: "He is the perfect candidate for the head coach. He can lead the team to compete for championships for many years to come. Kidd is very good at cultivating top talents, and his communication skills with players are also at the top level. Kidd has the best resume in the basketball world, and he is the right choice to coach the Mavericks."

Mavericks boss Dumont said: "No matter what Whether as a player or a head coach, Kidd has achieved extraordinary achievements! The most important thing is that he can always bring a positive influence to people, especially young players. Kidd fulfills all our fantasies about a head coach, and our entire team appreciates him. "

The leader speculated that there is another reason why the Mavericks value Kidd so much: Kidd trained Antetokounmpo in the Bucks, and the Mavericks also wanted him to bring Flagg out. On June 4, 2013, Kidd announced his retirement, ending his 19-year NBA player career. On June 13, 2013, he became the head coach of the Nets.

Less than 10 days after retiring, he directly changed from a player to a head coach. Looking at the entire NBA history, it is quite rare. Kidd only coached the Nets for one season. In the summer of 2014, the Bucks traded two second-round picks to acquire Kidd. Yes, head coaches can trade, too. Antetokounmpo entered the league in 2013 and averaged 6.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in his rookie season.

Antetokounmpo's basic skills are very rough and he has no talent. After Kidd came to the Bucks, he handed the ball to Antetokounmpo on the offensive end, allowing him to transform into an "organizing" forward. Kidd asked Antetokounmpo to improve confrontation and increase the lethality of hitting the basket. In January 2018, the Bucks fired Kidd. Antetokounmpo averaged 26.9 points, 10 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game that season!

Do you think Kidd can lead the Mavericks back to the Finals?