Jason Kidd's Potential Knicks Move & Tom Thibodeau's Firing

Knicks Coaching Change and Jason Kidd

• 🎯 The Knicks have fired Tom Thibodeau, a decision that is understandable even if not everyone agrees with the timing after their greatest success in years.
• 💡 Jim Dolan appears to want to hire Jason Kidd, a move that aligns with Dolan's apparent preferences.
• ⚠️ The departure of Dante is noted as a significant loss of 'cool' for the Knicks organization.

Jason Kidd's Strategic Maneuvers

• 🧠 Jason Kidd is described as a political animal who would not go down with the ship, particularly after the Luka Doncic trade.
• 🚀 It's argued that if Kidd wants out, Nico Harrison should let him go, but with compensation.
• 🤝 The potential negotiation between Nico Harrison and Jim Dolan (a notorious overpayer) for Kidd is highlighted as intriguing.

Jason Kidd's Coaching Acumen

• 🌟 Kidd's coaching job last postseason is praised for hiding the weaknesses of a defensively limited backcourt with Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic.
• 🗣️ He is characterized as a straight shooter, willing to directly address player needs, such as Luka's defense.
• 🎯 Kidd is seen as a defensive-minded coach and a potentially great fit for the Knicks, especially with players like Brunson and Anthony-Towns.

Roster and Championship Window

• ⏳ In the current NBA era with the second apron and new CBA, windows for championship contention are smaller, increasing the urgency for coaches.
• 🏀 The discussion questions whether the Knicks roster is truly championship-caliber, with a need for more shooting, though not necessarily another star.
• ⚡ The idea that a team's two best players shouldn't also be its two worst defenders is raised, though contrasted with successful duos like Jokic and Murray.