The Dallas Mavericks are at a crossroads right now, as they're struggling to pile up the wins, with injuries continuing to hobble them and the front office still looking for a replacement for Nico Harrison as general manager.
Coach Jason Kidd has been put in a tight spot. While the roster isn't too shabby, it's tough to win without the two biggest stars, Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. Kidd also has to deal with the emotions of the fans, who have been clamoring for a clearer vision for the team.
The 52-year-old Kidd could've easily left Dallas in the offseason when the New York Knicks expressed interest in him to replace 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 have a lot of work to be done 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,” said Kidd, who also played for the Knicks, as reported by ClutchPoints' Joey Mistretta.
Jason Kidd was asked about the Knicks reportedly pursuing him this past 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 reportedly without informing Kidd beforehand. Still, the 10-time All-Star felt he had unfinished business in Dallas.
He came close to giving the Mavericks the title after steering them to the NBA Finals in 2024. Now, even with the hurdles around the team, Kidd remains confident that they can hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy, similar to what they did in 2011.
