The Dallas Mavericks were already having a pretty tough time with injuries and then they went on to trade Luka Doncic. Even Jason Kidd, Mavs Head Coach wasn’t aware about it and it must’ve messed up all his plans. The Mavs tough times continue. Losing to the Kings in overtime was painful enough, but the chaos off the court made things even uglier. Fans furious over the Luka Doncic trade weren’t shy about showing their frustration, and some even got kicked out of the arena.
Then came the injuries. Daniel Gafford went down with a knee issue, adding to a growing list of sidelined players. Dereck Lively was already out, and Anthony Davis—who got hurt in his debut—has people wondering if the team rushed him back too soon. Plus the 51-year-old Coach was a no-show for his postgame interview. That’s a big no-no under NBA Media Availability rules, which require head coaches to speak with reporters.
Finally he has broken his silence on the matter before they take on the Warriors. “Let me just clear up the air a little bit about the, uh, post, um, meeting. Just understanding a lot goes on,” Kidd said.
The Mavericks not only dropped a close game but also lost another player to injury. Kidd admitted he needed time to gather himself before speaking.
“I felt bad. I was, like, thank you for your grace in the NBA for their grace of the situation,” he continued. “We lost a tough game. We lost another player, so I just needed some time to regroup it and refocus. And figure out how to and figure out how to put these pieces back together. So, I want to thank you.”
A reporter joked that Kidd might have just wanted a break from seeing the same faces, but he quickly shut that down, assuring them it wasn’t the case. He acknowledged the media’s role, emphasized his respect for their work, and explained that he simply needed a moment to regroup after a tough loss.
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