Earlier this week, the surprising news came out that the Dallas Mavericks had parted ways with head coach Jason Kidd.
Kidd had been at the helm for five seasons, helping lead them to the 2024 NBA Finals (and 2022 Western Conference finals).
Mavs PR wrote (on May 19): “The Dallas Mavericks announced today that the team has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd. The organization will immediately begin a comprehensive search for its next head coach.”
NBA Fans React To Jason Kidd’s Heartfelt Instagram
GettyHead coach Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on April 07, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
On Friday, Kidd made a post to Instagram for his daughter (just days after departing from the Mavs).
He wrote: “Another one on to high school! Congratulations to the 8th grade graduate @noahgracekidd! We love you!”
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@jboi.87: “Gonna miss you Coach”
@coldheartedonee: “Love you coach”
@j.rup.22: “Never forget the 2024 mavs 🥺”
@njaxdtown: “Goodluck on future endeavors kidd!”
@luca_brasi_7: “You gon be good bro , I’m no longer a @dallasmavs fan !”
@laserfocus_407: “Come to the magic bro. Please. We need you.”
@rcw72172: “Gonna miss you in Dallas…as a player and coach!!!!”
GettyCooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks speaks with head coach Jason Kidd during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center on November 05, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
Kidd’s Background
GettyJason Kidd #2 of the Dallas Mavericks answers questions from the media at a post game news conference after the Mavericks won 105-95 against the Miami Heat in Game Six of the 2011 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 12, 2011 in Miami, Florida.
Before his days as a coach with the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks (and Mavs), Kidd was among the best point guards in NBA history.
He played 19 seasons for the Mavs, Nets, Suns and Knicks.
The 10-time NBA All-Star had career averages of 12.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 1.9 steals per contest while shooting 40.0% from the field and 34.9% from three-point range in 1,391 games.
Mavs Right Now
GettyCooper Flagg #32 of the Dallas Mavericks speaks during a press conference after being named the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year at American Airlines Center on April 29, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.
The Mavs are coming off a season where they went 26-56, which had them as the 12th seed in the Western Conference.
They have an intriguing roster led by Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving.
In the 2026 NBA Draft, the Mavs will have the ninth pick.
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