Report: Jason Kidd on Thin Ice in Milwaukee

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Report: Jason Kidd on Thin Ice in Milwaukee

 

 

The Milwaukee Bucks could be looking for a new head coach this summer—Jason Kidd has reportedly worn out his welcome in Wisconsin.
 
Bucks GM John Hammond may also be on his way out.
Kidd is said to be on “shaky ground” with the ownership group.
Per the Racine Journal Times:
Two of the more significant changes could involve Bucks general manager John Hammond and Bucks head coach Jason Kidd. A year ago, there was considerable chatter Hammond would move on, only to see him receive a one-year extension. But several NBA sources contend Hammond will soon be relocating to another zip code — either being fired or leaving on his own volition.
 
As for Kidd, ever since his arrival in Milwaukee two summers ago, there have been whispers his coaching tenure wouldn’t be long and that it would only be a matter of time before he moved into the front office. […] But I’m told Kidd, who was brought to Milwaukee by one of the team’s tri-majority owners and close friend, Marc Lasry, hasn’t endeared himself to the rest of the Bucks’ ownership group. Some think Kidd’s arrogant, some think his heart isn’t into coaching and are miffed he took off a portion of the season for hip surgery when he could have done it in the offseason. Some, most importantly, question his coaching acumen and his player personal decision-making.
 
I’ve also been told by people close to the Bucks’ situation that Kidd, once the golden boy of the organization, is now on shaky ground. His future with the franchise is clearly cloudy, especially from a coaching standpoint when some highly-regarded and vastly more experienced coaches than Kidd are available. Can you say Tom Thibodeau?

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[Pugz]

well maybe he isnt cut out to be a coachor maybe he should have had to earn his way up the ranks like most people.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Hammond is heavily rumored for the Pels job

 

[Pugz]

some say he was the brain behind dumars. you want real success, those two should work together again. get all the success.

 

[BwareDWare94]

So last year's playoff run means nothing? They're a good team that had a bit of a success hangover. They'll find ways to hide Monroe's defensive deficiencies in the offseason. There's absolutely no reason to run away from something good the instant it isn't going great. Learn from what San Francisco did with Harbaugh and do not make the same mistake, Milwaukee.

 

[Hurricane Season]

IDK if you could really count that as a playoff run.  They went down 3-0, and never really had a shot. Then they got smoked by like 60 at home to close it out.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

He might just mean run making it to the playoffs, but idk.

Anyways, I think Kidd is a good coach (last year's playoff appearance was one of the most unexpected teams to make it in recent memory), but it's pretty clear he's not going to be the type of guy who gets along with the people upstairs. This is the second time now.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

So last year's playoff run means nothing? They're a good team that had a bit of a success hangover. They'll find ways to hide Monroe's defensive deficiencies in the offseason. There's absolutely no reason to run away from something good the instant it isn't going great. Learn from what San Francisco did with Harbaugh and do not make the same mistake, Milwaukee.

I really don't think you can hide Greg Monroe

 

[BwareDWare94]

Well, Milwaukee ousting him just goes to show that the ownership's second main concern is winning, and their first concern is happy little puppets on the lower floors. Might just be the reason they could have lost their franchise? Hmm. 

Losing Kidd would set them back. He's clearly helping Antetokounmpo develop. They can't lose that.