01-04-2026, 02:43 PM
(01-04-2026, 02:36 PM)Winter Wrote: One of biggest question marks early was the play of Dlo. He almost had to be very good for this team to look good. Not only did he suck bad when he was on the floor, but Kidd wouldn't let him play into form. It really felt like Kidd wanted nothing to do with him.
I'm not sure what to make of the first 10-12 games, Nico getting fired, and playing without a PG. It's hard to know whether it was intent or fate. But it feels like most decisions about the future success of this team were determined early.
I mean...I have an easier time believing the angle that Kidd was trying to get Harrison fired than thinking he was worried about a pick, honestly. If we find out he's been angling for the GM gig all along (not saying that's the truth, necessarily, but the smoke is gaining traction) then quite a few things will start to make more sense, I suppose.
I totally agree that Kidd wanted nothing to do with Russell, and that his complete lack of any interest in making that work pretty much sealed the fate of the first 10-12 games. At the very least, it's a sign that he and Harrison weren't on the same page by the end of this summer.