Jason Kidd's attempted power play managed to sever his ties with the Brooklyn Nets, but it netted him no additional influence.
He's now off to coach the Milwaukee Bucks, the team announced Tuesday, holding the same size stick he had in Brooklyn. The dual coach-front office he wanted isn't coming—not yet, at least—just the same position he held for the first time in his life last season.
Only, the job isn't the same. The resources, the expectations, the demands and the challenges are all different from what he's experienced.
There is no ready-made contender at his disposal. The team he inherits won 15 games in 2013-14 (29 fewer than Kidd's former club) and enters this offseason short on potential paths to roster upgrades:
The Bucks have youth, the one thing Kidd didn't have in Brooklyn, but youth takes time, patience, loyalty and luck to translate to the standings.
Buying time shouldn't be an issue in Milwaukee. The Bucks, perhaps begrudgingly, seem relatively committed to a long-term rebuild. The upside is there for something special down the line, but ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - NBA
Article written by Zach Buckley
Jason Kidd Facing Unparalleled Pressure with Milwaukee Bucks
July 1st, 2014 by Zach Buckley Leave a reply »
Advertisement