“With the first pick in the 2025 NBA draft, the Dallas Mavericks select Cooper Flagg from Duke University.” When Adam Silver made this announcement, no one was surprised. Everyone knew Nico Harrison and Co. would pick Flagg from the moment they won the lottery. After all, he is supposed to be the next face of their franchise. But while Flagg’s future has been determined, one big question remains unanswered – Will he be coached by Jason Kidd?
Amid their pursuit for a new head coach following Tom Thibodeau’s firing, Knicks approached the Mavs hoping to book an interview with Kidd. As expected, Dallas declined the request, unwilling to part ways with the franchise legend. Despite the initial rejection, Knicks have reportedly not given up on their Kidd pursuit.
Per veteran insider Ian Begley, “Jason Kidd, to my knowledge, as of earlier this week, is still a possibility. So, that’s kind of where it sits… Kidd, more of a wildcard, because he’s still under contract with Dallas.” Amid this uncertainty, Kidd has apparently not given Cooper any assurance that he will remain his head coach during his highly-anticipated rookie season.
“No, I haven’t had those conversations yet at all.” Flagg remarked. However, the Duke product remains optimistic based on the brief interactions he has had with Kidd, “I think talking with Coach Kidd, my workout and even after I got picked up and was on the phone for a minute, I think he’s just excited. He has a good vision for me and what I can do and how I can impact the game. So, I’m excited to just talk to him more.”
(Developing Story)
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