Jason Kidd Exits Angrily After Cooper Flagg Question at Mavericks Event
Jason Kidd, head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, expressed his frustration after the team’s recent 111-107 defeat to the Houston Rockets. His outburst came during a postgame press conference when questioned about criticism regarding the use of rookie Cooper Flagg.
Jason Kidd’s Angry Response to Criticism
During the press conference, Kidd did not hold back. He responded with a series of strong words, emphasizing his extensive knowledge of the game and dismissing the opinions of those who had criticized him. “I don’t give a s–t about the criticism,” Kidd stated. “You guys write that bulls–t. I know what the f—k I’m doing.”
Cooper Flagg’s Performance on the Court
Cooper Flagg, a highly touted 19-year-old rookie, has faced challenges this season while playing point guard for the Mavericks. Despite his natural position as a forward, he was selected first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft after a successful stint at Duke University.
- Flagg scored 49 points in a historic outing, the most by a teenager in NBA history.
- He followed up with a strong performance, accumulating 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists against the Rockets.
- Over a two-game span, Flagg scored a record total of 83 points.
- This season, he averages 19.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 45 games.
Team Struggles and Challenges
Despite Flagg’s impressive statistics, the Mavericks have struggled overall this season. They are currently in 11th place in the Western Conference with a 19-30 record, trailing the Los Angeles Clippers for the final play-in spot.
Kidd also criticized the officiating in the game against the Rockets, particularly regarding Flagg’s missed potential game-tying layup. “The referees were unacceptable,” he commented, stating that the call should have resulted in Flagg at the free-throw line.
The Mavericks’ season has been marred by injuries and inconsistency, particularly affecting their star forward, Anthony Davis. Acquired from the trade involving Luka Doncic, Davis has missed significant time due to injuries, further complicating the team’s performance.
