Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd signs multi-year contract extension with team
DALLAS – Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd signed a multi-year contract extension with the team on Monday.
The Mavericks announced the move a day before the start of the second round of their playoff series in Oklahoma City. Dallas advanced last week by defeating the Los Angeles Clippers in six games.
The Hall of Fame point guard, who won the NBA title with the Mavericks in 2011, is in his third season coaching in Dallas, where he led the Mavs to a 50-32 record and the Southwest Division title. This was his second 50-win season. team. The Mavs have not disclosed the length of the contract extension.
The move also comes at a time when Kidd, 51, was being mentioned as a potential head coaching candidate for the Los Angeles Lakers, where he previously served as an assistant.
“We are thrilled that Coach Kidd will continue to lead our team for the next few years with this valuable contract extension,” Mavericks Governor Patrick Dumont said in a statement released by the team. “Kidd led the team to two playoff appearances in three seasons, and we look forward to his leadership as we continue to build and grow this already great franchise.”
In his first season, the Mavericks went 52-30 and reached the Western Conference Finals, where they lost to Golden State in five games. Overall, Kidd has a 140-106 record as the coach in Dallas and a 323-296 overall record, including games in Brooklyn and Milwaukee.
General Manager Nico Harrison said: “Jason brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role that cannot be duplicated.” “He has earned the trust and respect of not only our players, but many others across the league, and we look forward to working with him as we continue to build on the culture and foundation of success that he has cultivated throughout his tenure as head coach.” , I look forward to working with him.''
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