Apologize to Coach Rick

[dirkfansince1998]

Not saying his situation has been perfect, but neither has Kidd's. 

My stance? What we are seeing isn't primarily a coaching issue and scapegoating Kidd doesn't fix the root issues. I am not here to rag on either Kidd or RC, that's barking up the wrong tree IMO.

I see a clear defensive improvement and think that Kidd should get the credit for it. Same for ther offense. It´s not like the Mavs have a completly different roster. The starting five in the first two games was the same one that RC used in 19/20. Under RC they finished with the best O-rating in the league. Under Kidd they struggle to score 90pts per game. We are seeing a differnt approach. Less Luka. More ballhandling opportunities for others. More inside game. more midrange. So far it isn´t working.

I am not going into final judgement mode right now. Both deserve some time to establish their systems. Both are facing difficulties. Both did not build the roster they have to work with. RC has to deal with injury problems in the back court and bad fit in the front court (Sabonis/Turner). Not to mention that the Pacers don´t have a talent like Luka. Kidd has to figure out the KP situation and overcome the lack of perimeter ballhandling/playmaking.