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After beating the Clippers in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, the Mavs will start the semi-finals tomorrow. They’ll be on the road for Game 1 vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have been catalysts for Dallas in the 2024 postseason. Additionally, head coach Jason Kidd has set his team up for success.
That’s why the Clippers and Kidd have signed a multi-year extension as of this morning. Even with the playoffs going on, the Mavericks wanted to make sure they had their head coach locked up. Insiders around the league had rumored Jason Kidd as a candidate for the Lakers’ head coaching vacancy. Dallas was not going to let Jason Kidd walk. Now, the Mavs look to take the underdog approach in this series vs. the Thunder and play with no pressure. How far can they make it in the 2024 playoffs?
Jason Kidd has signed a multi-year extension with the Dallas Mavericks
Multi-year contract extension for Jason Kidd announced this AM. Two 50+ win seasons, 3 playoff series wins, has set tone and built positive culture within the team, respected and appreciated in the locker room, has gotten buy-in and embracing of defensive mindset. Happy for him! pic.twitter.com/NkC5Qj060P
— Mark Followill (@MFollowill) May 6, 2024
The 2023-24 season was Jason Kidd’s third year as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. His regular season record is 140-106, with two 50+ win seasons. Kidd has also led the Mavericks to two playoff appearances in three seasons. Including a trip to the Western Conference Finals in his first year as head coach. They lost to the Suns in six games. In the 2024 playoffs, the Mavericks have advanced to the second round and have a tough series ahead. Dallas is facing a young, talented, and competitive Thunder squad.
Jason Kidd has learned from his previous head coaching experience and is excelling with the Mavericks. He has experience as head coach of the Nets for one season and he was head coach in…
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Author : Zach Wolpin
Publish date : 2024-05-06 17:42:34
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