Since the moment the Dallas Mavericks won the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes at last month's NBA Draft Lottery, the direction of the Mavs has changed dramatically. In a matter of a night, the Mavericks went from one of the most depressing fan bases and franchises to a must-watch, with Flagg soon joining the roster.
Dallas not only lucked out by getting one of the most hyped collegiate prospects in recent memory, but Flagg's addition will automatically make the Mavericks a scary defensive squad.
While Nico Harrison will have his work cut out for him this offseason to make the Mavs a contending team once again, Dallas may have just run into their first bump in the road this summer as the New York Knicks' head coaching job has surprisingly just opened up.
Knicks' head coaching job may be too enticing for Kidd to say no
After making it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, the Knicks have shockingly fired Tom Thibodeau in a move that fans cannot wrap their head around. Despite all of the outcries from the national media, the Knicks have just become one of the most sought-after head coaching spots in recent memory.
The Knicks haven't just proven over the last two seasons that they have a roster that can potentially make it to the NBA Finals, but with the Boston Celtics in turmoil, it's the perfect time for New York to become the next face of the Eastern Conference.
With the Knicks in a sudden search for a head coach, Kidd has become an optimal option for New York, looking to make a big splash in the coaching department. For the Mavericks, Kidd still has two years left in his contract, but New York may be too good an opportunity to pass up for Kidd.
New York doesn't just offer a win-now-ready squad, but if Kidd wishes to escape Harrison and the fallout of a potential firing, New York may be calling his name. The Mavericks could be on the cusp of a career-defining season with Flagg joining the squad, but if things don't go great next year, Kidd could be on the chopping block.
In addition to potentially becoming the Mavericks' next scapegoat, Harrison has made Kidd's life tough since trading Doncic and Dallas' identity along with him. In New York, Kidd would have the perfect opportunity to rebuild his coaching legacy, along with making the Knicks the next top dog of the league.
Kidd wouldn't just be welcomed in New York on day one because of his history with their training staff and Jalen Brunson, but being a former player for the Knicks could give Kidd an edge over any other candidate.
It's unclear where Kidd's head is at when it comes to his future in Dallas, but there's no doubt, he could be considering a potential move to the Knicks.
While Dallas fans are only beginning to panic at the thought of losing Kidd, Flagg may be one of the only things keeping Kidd on board if he chooses to stay. Flagg could be one of the league's next dynamic superstars, and the opportunity to coach him may be too great to say no to for Kidd.
The Mavericks could have a lot of change coming their way over the next few seasons, but losing Kidd before the Flagg era even begins may be one of the biggest letdowns in recent coaching history.