How Jason Kidd felt about the Knicks’ interest in him in the offseason
The Dallas Mavericks are at a crossroads right now as they struggle to rack up wins, with injuries still holding them back and the front office still searching for a replacement for Nick Harrison as general manager.
Coach Jason Kidd was put in a tight spot. While the roster isn’t too shabby, it’s hard to win without two of its biggest stars, Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. Kidd also has to deal with the emotions of the fans, who have been asking for a clearer vision of the team.
The 52-year-old Kidd could have easily left Dallas in the offseason when he New York Knicks expressed interest in him replacing Tom Thibodeau. But the Hall of Fame guard stuck with the Mavericks.
On Wednesday, before the Mavericks hosted the Knicks, he explained his decision.
“We’ve got a lot of work to do here to be a champion, and I’m all in. I was drafted here. I won here. I love the city. I love the fans. So it never crossed my mind to leave Dallas,” Kidd, who also played for the Knicks, said, per Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.
Jason Kidd was asked if the Knicks were pursuing him last summer. Kidd explained why he was – and still is – committed to the Dallas Mavericks. pic.twitter.com/06dOZ60lMt
— Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) November 20, 2025
He had every reason to leave, especially after the Mavericks shockingly traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, allegedly without notifying Kidd first. Still, the 10-time All-Star felt it was unfinished business in Dallas.
He came close to giving the Mavericks a title after leading them to the NBA Finals in 2024. Now, even with the obstacles surrounding the team, Kidd remains confident they can hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy, similar to what they did in 2011.
2025-11-20 02:23:00
