Charles Barkley's stunned on-air reaction as Mavericks fired Jason Kidd
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Jason Kidd was unexpectedly fired as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, a move that surprised NBA analyst Charles Barkley and others during ESPN’s “NBA Tip-Off” show.
- Kidd had reportedly sought the president of basketball operations role after Nico Harrison’s firing last November, which likely influenced new executive Masai Ujiri’s decision to part ways with him.
- Masai Ujiri stated the Mavericks are seeking a new direction to build a championship-contending team, emphasizing high expectations for the franchise’s future.
- Kidd is owed $40 million on his contract, a significant financial factor noted by Barkley in reacting to the firing.
- Speculation surrounds the Mavericks’ next coach, with Jeff Van Gundy mentioned as a possible candidate, while the team looks to rebuild trust with fans following the Luka Doncic trade.