Wow. The train wreck gets even worse. And he's denying it when the video clearly shows him telling the player "hit me".

http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/10048774/jason-kidd-brooklyn-nets-denies-intentionally-dropping-cup-sidelines

That's funny. I've heard that's not uncommon.

50k fine

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He has now made Lawrence Frank, the $1M a year assistant coach that was brought in to ease Kidd into a Head Coahing role, a report filer and taken him off the bench.

This is a disaster and I'm enjoying every minute of it.

I don't hate Kidd or anything, but I it was an incredibly stupid move to make him a head coach the day he retired.

What a mess.

Hiring Jason Kidd as a Head Coach immediately after playing was such a dumb move. You can't tell me that guys like Paul Pierce and KG, guys who have played in the league with Kidd for years, will suddenly respect Kidd as a coach the same way they would with Doc Rivers or Pop. It was doomed from the start if you ask me

So just to recap: Jason Kidd's two biggest coaching moves have been spilling a Coke and reassigning the guy hired to babysit him.

‏@NateRavitz

Loving every minute of it

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So just to recap: Jason Kidd's two biggest coaching moves have been spilling a Coke and reassigning the guy hired to babysit him.

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I was excited about the nets coming into the season.

But it's obvious Kidd is in over his head. I guess a direct move from player to head coach is too steep.

So much for the big rich russian's attempt to assemble a dream team.

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Brooklyn Nets coach Jason Kidd reportedly used a 13-letter word in an expletive-filled rant against assistant Lawrence Frank following the team's loss in Orlando on Nov. 3, NBA.com reported Monday.

"Sit the (expletive) down! I'm the coach of this (13-letter word) team! When you're on the bench, don't (expletive) move," Kidd said, according to NBA.com reporter David Aldridge. The report did not offer further details of what the 13-letter word was.

The argument ultimately led to Frank being reassigned to a reduced role which Kidd described as "doing daily reports."

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Since the Nets have received plenty of deserved grief, they probably also deserve some recognition for this.

(only 4 games, but two were against Thunder and GSW)

After an underwhelming season with the Nets, Jason Kidd has been granted permission to speak to the Bucks about their opening.

He wanted additional duties, and probably looks forward to seeing if he can have the Bucks underachieve next year.

http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/11151207/jason-kidd-granted-permission-speak-milwaukee-bucks-being-denied-promotion-brooklyn-nets

Is it even possible for the Bucks to underachieve?

That was the joke.


Also, Woj on twitter has a pretty good breakdown.

Kidd wants Pop & Doc type power, or possibly not even coaching.

also, this:

More that inspired Kidd power play -- Steve Kerr, Derek Fisher hired at higher pay grade. "That got him -- especially Fisher," source said.

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NBA twitter folks are going crazy on this.

One guy has that he's been offered Bucks president of basketball ops, and now the discussion is on compensation for Kidd.

Word has it the Brooklyn janitorial staff demanded Kidd be let go because they were tired of him spilling water all over the place.

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NBA twitter folks are going crazy on this.

One guy has that he's been offered Bucks president of basketball ops, and now the discussion is on compensation for Kidd.

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So what are the Nets going to send the Bucks to take him?

Lionel Hollins mentioned as possible Kidd replacement.

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Lionel Hollins mentioned as possible Kidd replacement.

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Pretty sure that Lionel, LeBron and Carmelo have all signed with the Rockets already.

GS has some jokes

Kidd provably found out that Wisconsin has a higher alcohol beer so he will be able to miss even more games when he gets his next dui

I don't understand this. One mediocre year w a veteran team that could probably coach itself and the bucks are gonna promote kidd to HC AND pres of basketball ops?

It's really like they want to suck. I don't understand it

It's the Bucks. It's what they do. Suck.

How crazy that just a year ago or so, it was crazy to think that you would make a player who was just playing, and with no coaching experience, your head coach.

Now, it is a trend, and Kidd might get to be a president of basketball operations.

ESPN reported the new Bucks owner is one of Kidd's business partners. They are very close.

According to Woj, what Kidd is doing is pretty much a no no for another reason. They currently have a coach. Woj tweets:

Possibility of getting Bucks 1st-round pick for Kidd is remote. Several sources believe deal gets done in 24 hours w/ a 2nd rounder, or two.

Lost in this is violation of coach's code: You don't pursue job belonging to someone else. Humiliating end for Larry Drew. Kidd's shameless.

Rick Carlisle runs coach's association, takes issues seriously. Ultimate coach's coach. You can bet Kidd'll feel disgust within fraternity.

Kidd doesn't care. $$$ cares.

Done deal, according to Stein and Broussard.

Compensation will be two second-round picks, one in 2015 and one in 2018 or 2019.

Does Jason Kidd know where bodies are buried or something? I don't understand why he appears to be so coveted. I would give up draft picks to prevent him from being my team's coach.

He better hope that he turns this thing around or his career is over. What a ridiculous power play

I have to agree with Woj's tweets. It's pretty awful to be actively scheming for a way to get another man fired so you can take his job. The fact that Milwaukee's coach did poorly last year is irrelevant, this is Bobby Petrino low.

The wife beater is a scumbag