Jason Kidd Sends Parting Message to Mavericks After Being Fired
Summary
The Dallas Mavericks fired head coach Jason Kidd after five seasons, including trips to the Western Conference Finals in 2022 and the NBA Finals in 2024. The team plans to start fresh, focusing on building around Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg.Key Facts
- Jason Kidd was the Mavericks’ head coach for five years.
- Under Kidd, the team reached the Western Conference Finals in 2022 and the NBA Finals in 2024.
- The Mavericks finished the most recent season with 26 wins and 56 losses.
- The team traded star player Luka Doncic during the 2024–25 season.
- The Mavericks missed the playoffs this season.
- New president Masai Ujiri and general manager Mike Schmitz decided to fire Kidd to start a new team era.
- Kidd thanked the Mavericks organization, players, staff, fans, and the city of Dallas in his farewell message.
- The Mavericks are now searching for a new head coach to develop the team around Cooper Flagg.
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