Home / Sports / Mavs' Rookie Experiment Backfires as Kidd's Son Criticizes Lineup Choices
Mavs' Rookie Experiment Backfires as Kidd's Son Criticizes Lineup Choices
12 Nov
Summary
- Mavs' poor 3-8 start leads to Nico Harrison's dismissal
- Jason Kidd's decision to start rookie Cooper Flagg at point guard criticized by his own son
- Luka Doncic's trade to Lakers continues to haunt the struggling Mavericks
As of November 12th, 2025, the Dallas Mavericks have struggled to a 3-8 record in the Western Conference, leading to the dismissal of general manager Nico Harrison earlier this week. One of the major talking points surrounding the team's poor start has been head coach Jason Kidd's decision to start rookie Cooper Flagg at the point guard position, even in the absence of Kyrie Irving.
Kidd's own son, TJ Kidd, has publicly questioned this move, expressing confusion over why Flagg, who is not a natural point guard, is being asked to run the offense. TJ Kidd acknowledged Flagg's talent and potential, but stated that he does not understand the coaching staff's decision-making in this regard.
