Mavericks news: Ex-Dallas assistant pulls no punches on experience with Jason Kidd
The Mavericks are moving into a new era under new head coach Dusty May and former Mavericks assistant Igor Kokoskov is sounding off about his time with the team and specifically working with Jason Kidd. Kokoskov came to the Mavericks after forming a bond with Luka Doncic following coaching Doncic’s team to the EuroBasket title in 2017 In an […] The post Mavericks news: Ex-Dallas assistant pulls…
Former Dallas assistant Igor Kokoskov has offered a candid assessment of his experience working with Jason Kidd during his tenure with the Mavericks. In an interview, Kokoskov emphasized that Kidd was one of his favorite point guards from Kidd's playing days, praising Kidd's influence on the Princeton offense. However, Kokoskov admitted that his relationship with Kidd as a coach and person was vastly different, expressing dissatisfaction with his experience under Kidd's leadership.
The Mavericks head coach, Dusty May, and Kokoskov himself, had a history together, with Kokoskov having coached under Kidd's guidance prior to joining the Mavericks. Despite this, Kokoskov felt that Kidd's leadership style didn't align with the team he was now dedicated to, stating that he prioritized working for his new team and players like Luka Doncic over Kidd's personal issues.
This candid revelation sheds light on the complexities of working within a team and the challenges that can arise when expectations differ between players and coaches.
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