Is Kidd really the best head coach for this team?

[KillerLeft]

I've seen that phenomenon, as well.

My observation about leadership styles is that autocrats can often achieve some incredible results simply by force of will, punishment of non-performance, and perhaps some candy and rewards for achievement.  But this will often either drive off or alienate the real leaders on the team, who would otherwise take ownership and responsibility for the results.  Even in victory, there's often great discontent. 

A humble leader who works for a more collaborative decision-making process tends to attract people who want to own responsibility and credit for the final result.  A real bond forms. Players and coaches tend to have each others' backs, and trust each others' judgments more.  Greater stability, greater contentment.

I agree, in a sense, only I don't think it has to be so binary. I think what you're describing as an "autocrat" can be humble, actually, and just believe that micromanaging to an extent greater than what some expect is in the team's best interest. Likewise, I believe Kidd is VERY arrogant - much more so than Carlisle, for example. It's just that some people look for different "tells" of character than others, not seeing the design behind personality, or what's real and what's for the job only. 

Ultimately, it's just a matter of finding what works for you, and then finding ways to play to your strengths while simultaneously improving upon your weaknesses. Filling in the gaps, so to speak.