2020-2021 MAVS NEWS: Archived

[BasketballJones41]

Yes, it was his time. He was going into what probably would've been his last season before getting fired, he smartly identified that and pulled the ripcord while he could still go out on his own terms at a time when a few very good jobs were open elsewhere. 

I personally believe he also wanted the best for the Mavs and Luka, and recognized that he was a bit too old to be the right guy in these, specific circumstances. After trying, he wasn't able to develop a relationship with Luka like the one he had with Dirk. It's that simple.  

I do NOT believe that he was throwing Mosley under the bus with his comments afterward, but that he was trying to HELP Cuban and the Mavs sell Kidd to both the fanbase and to Luka. I don't know that it was very successful, and he probably shouldn't have said anything. 

But what I believe most of all is that he's gone. That chapter is over, and Jason Kidd is the coach now. Lord help us!

I agree with pretty much everything you said. And I have no ill will or hard feelings towards Rick. No matter what else happened I’ll always respect him for his contributions on the title team. 

I was no fan of hiring Kidd but I guess I have no choice but to try and be optimistic.