The Mavericks’ Jason Kidd calls himself a “different coach” than the one who flamed out in Brooklyn and Milwaukee, Joe Vardon of The Athletic writes. Kidd says he’s more relaxed and a better communicator than he was in his previous stops. He also knows a big part of his current job is to get the best out of franchise player Luka Doncic.
“I think there’s trust and respect from Day 1, because I played that position,” Kidd said. “I am not as good as he is, but I can help him. My job is to help him. He’s 22 years old, he has been a pro for a long time, but again I am trying to make the game as easy as possible for him.”
We have more from the Southwest Division:
- Former Raptors big man Freddie Gillespie is rejoining the Grizzlies’ G League team, Darren Wolfson of KSTP tweets. The Raptors waived Gillespie 10 days ago. Gillespie, who went undrafted out of Baylor in 2020, averaged a double-double (10.5 PPG, 10.3 RPG) with 2.3 BPG in 15 games (27.8 MPG) for the Memphis Hustle in the G League’s Orlando bubble.
- Jonas Valanciunas got the maximum amount possible in his extension with the Pelicans and it also includes a trade kicker, Keith Smith of Spotrac tweets. He’ll receive $14.7MM next season and $15.435MM in 2023/24 with no options or incentives. The trade bonus is the lesser of $1MM or 15%.
- A couple of the Pelicans are not fully vaccinated but that will change soon, Andrew Lopez of ESPN tweets. Coach Willie Green says every player has received at least one shot and they will be fully vaccinated in a week or two when two players receive their second dose.
Zion will be out of NBA. If he doesn’t stop eating. This will not end well. 300 LBS
WwAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaAATTTTt
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Jonás is a good addition to Pels. But nothing works without Zion at 260 LBs. This should be a year when Pels take a big step forward. It’s a shame a eating disorder will nullify it.
Fat doesn’t mean eating disorder. He may need to stop eating… this order…. and that order… and…well you get it.
It’s a disorder when it gets you out the game. An athlete, an elite athlete has no business being overweight. Much less out of shape.
Once again, Al proves to be humourless.
Yeah that was my point. You and him are both clueless. When it comes to me. I got too much knowledge. You are boring. Like a turtle having sex.
I mean, you’d have to watch to know..
Ingram is not up to the task of opening things up for his teammates by himself. Without Zion, NO might be worst team in the league based on early returns.
Lottery teams
Tier 1
Wolves
Kings
Tier2
Pelicans
Spurs
Tier 3
Rockets
Thunder
How can the Rockets be in the same tier as OKC after beating them 124-91?
Porter looked good. He’s the biggest key to this rebuild. Cause he’s still unknown really. He stays clean and on course. Then Rockets have a serious backcourt. I still think they will trade Wood. Cause they don’t want to pay him to lose. And he can bring back good value.
Jason Kidd – 17,529 pts, 12,091 ast
CP3 – 20,016 pts, 10,299 ast
One is still playing. Bron is only one alive who could join Chris on 20,000 – 10,000 list. Which just says it all about Bron. Considering he is chasing most points all time.