Jason Kidd was recently hired as the Head Coach of the Brooklyn Nets. J-Kidd recently played his last season with the New York Knicks. Being the floor general that Kidd is it seems like it will be an easy transition for the future hall of famer.
Coaching in this day in age is more about managing egos, and making the proper adjustments on the floor. Kidd, who has a close relationship with point guard Deron Williams, should be excited to learn from one of the All-Time greats.
General Manager Billy King wants to think that the Nets are an upper-echelon team, but in reality they aren’t. The Nets may have a high payroll, but they are far from a finished product. Winning in Brooklyn will not be easy.
With the Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers, and New York Knicks ahead of the pack it is hard to see the Nets becoming more than a middle of the pack team. Kidd will have a great impact, and the players will respect Kidd due to his credentials in the game of basketball.
Former players always try their hand at coaching. Star players have not had the luck in coaching similar to players that were previously role players. Former players like Doc Rivers, Phil Jackson, and Pat Riley were role players who turned into great coaches.
Stars like Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas, and Elgin Baylor did not fare well when on the sidelines. Not saying that Kidd will flop as a head coach, but history is not on his side.
I believe that if there is any player that can buck the trend it is Jason Kidd. Guys like Patrick Ewing, Brian Shaw, and Sam Cassell will have to continue to wait patiently for their number to be called.
This is the second summer that Brooklyn has made noise in the off-season, let’s hope it translates to the regular season.
The hiring of Jason Kidd will be criticized due to his lack of coaching experience. Will the Nets win a title during his tenure? Probably not, but this is a coach that the players will have the utmost respect for.
With Jason Kidd’s 19 years of experience, and being that he was a point guard I think he will make a smooth transition. Good job Brooklyn, I think Kidd was worth the risk.
