Jason Kidd makes startling admission about Luka Doncic trade

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd made another startling admission about the team’s trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Some have questioned how involved Kidd was in the Mavericks’ decision to trade Doncic and whether he is comfortable with the move. The Mavericks head coach admitted that he only found out the trade was in the works at the “11th hour,” and he said it was simply his job to coach the players he has.

“11th hour. Just got a call to come up to the room and was told about the trade,” Kidd said when asked when he learned of the Doncic deal. “I’m an employee of the Mavs. I’ve said this before and some of you maybe overlooked it: I’m the coach. I coach the players that are here. We made a trade and we’ve got to push forward. That’s what we’re doing.

“No one’s going to feel bad for us. Trades happen in this game. Things change, coaches change, teams get sold. A lot of things happen that are out of our control, but you’ve got to continue to just do your job, and that’s what I’m doing. I’m the coach. I’m not the decision-maker. I’m here to coach the team that’s given to me, and then I’m judged on that by you guys.”