NBA fans are wildly reacting to Jason Kidd’s expletive-filled rant after yet another Mavericks defeat. The Mavs last played against the Rockets and took a nasty beating. However, reporters were pretty quizzical about Cooper Flagg playing point guard and posed this query to Jason Kidd, who did not hold back.
“I don’t give a f**k about criticism. Criticism? That is your opinion. You guys write that bullsh*t. I’ve done this. I’ve played this game. I played it at a very high level, and I know what the f**k I’m doing. But I don’t give a f**k what you guys write because you guys have never played the game. I build players, so I know what the f**k I’m doing. So, to take criticism, it only makes me better, because if I wasn’t doing it right, you guys wouldn’t be poking holes at what I’ve done.” Jason Kidd said to reporters before storming off to the locker room.
Jason Kidd on the criticism for playing Cooper Flagg at point guard:
“Criticism? That’s your opinion. You guys write that bullsh*t. I’ve played this game. I played it. I know what the fu*k I’m doing.” (stunned emoji)
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“He did the same thing with Giannis (skull emoji)” one fan said, reminding everyone of Kidd’s time with the Bucks.
“Can’t wait til he gets sh*t canned (laughing with tears emoji) Loved him as a player but he is a DOGWATER coach (person gesturing not ok emoji)” another fan said.
“If it was such a smart idea then why did he go away from it? Y’all don’t hold these people’s feet to the fire fr” one more fan added.
NBA Fans Also Take Jason Kidd’s Side After Latest Rant
Meanwhile, many NBA fans are actually siding with Jason Kidd after the Mavs went off on the reporters. Several pointed out that indeed the journos had no clue about the game and that Kidd was right in his words.
“Exactly (100 emoji) – Kidd’s own man energy is unmatched. He’s basically saying: I’ve been there, I know the game, and your opinions don’t matter. Full coach confidence + zero filter classic Kidd. Translation: he’s running his team his way, no excuses (basketball emoji, fire emoji)” one fan said.
“Developing more of his play making skills is good for the kid! Being able to do more than just score is important, especially with the injuries to the roster they have,” another fan remarked.
“Wide-eyed Kidd ain’t nothing to play around with,” one more fan said.
Even though Jason Kidd seems pretty confident of what he’s doing with the Mavs, it looks like the head coach has not had enough wins to justify his resume. At the moment, the Mavs are 11th in the West with only 19 wins so far.
