NBA Rumors: The surprising coach being rumored for the New York Knicks

Journalist Marc Stein reports that the search for a head coach by the New York Knicks has led them to show interest in the current coach of the Dallas Mavericks, Jason Kidd. And other sports figures do not rule out this surprising possibility.

"So you gotta get someone with good connections," said Tim MacMahon of ESPN on The Hoop Collective podcast. "And listen, one of the names that has been discussed is a man who is under contract with another team but undoubtedly has good relationships not only with Jalen Brunson but with many people in that organization. That's Jason Kidd. And what I'll say about it is I wouldn't rule out that possibility."

Kidd coached Knicks star Jalen Brunson for two years before he left as a free agent to New York. "I'm not going to sit here and tell you that I know or even believe J-Kidd wants to leave Dallas. That would be going too far. What I can say for sure is that significant decisions have been made (by the Mavericks) with which (Kidd) did not agree."

Jason Kidd's Background

Let's see... He won't be referring to the Luka Doncic trade, right? This certainly leaves open the possibility that Kidd may want to leave Dallas, and if so, he would thrive under the media spotlight in New York. The Hall of Famer spent seven years as an All-Star point guard with the New Jersey Nets, across the river Hudson. He also coached in Brooklyn for a season.

In his four years leading the Mavs, Kidd has a winning percentage of 54.6%. Following the Doncic trade this season, he has achieved 13 wins and 20 losses. The Knicks surprisingly fired coach Tom Thibodeau earlier this week after reaching the conference finals for the first time since 2000.

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