Do you know the unsaid rule that post-game media sessions are not just a tradition, but an obligation for every NBA head coach? Well, after the Dallas Mavericks’ loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday, head coach Jason Kidd skipped his usual post-game press conference. This sudden move quickly stirred controversy across the NBA world. Reporters were stunned that in all their years covering the league, they couldn’t recall another coach making that choice. But Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has Kidd’s back.
By Wednesday, Kidd finally addressed the situation. All he needed was time to process it all. Before the Mavericks’ game against the Warriors, he spoke to the media. “I felt bad,” Kidd admitted. “We lost a tough game. We lost another player. So I just needed some time to regroup, refocus, and figure out how to put these pieces back together.” His decision made sense. Even Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki stepped in, stressing how vital Kidd’s leadership is in this challenging stretch of the team.
At a recent conference, Nowitzki made his support for Kidd clear. “I got to give my guy J Kidd a shout-out. I think he’s been doing a phenomenal job with really the injuries,” he said. Fans immediately showed their approval, erupting in applause for the head coach. Nowitzki continued, “One after the next going out and the lineups they have to roll out there and sign guys….but then Kidd’s been having them together, believing in each other, and playing hard for each other.”
Any Mavericks fan would agree that the team is in one of its toughest stretches. But despite the setbacks, Kidd has kept them together, building chemistry with new players and keeping the fight alive. And Nowitzki’s support comes at the right time, and why wouldn’t he? After all, these two once helped the Mavericks to win the Championship!
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