America is often dubbed as “the land of second chances.” No matter what crazy things one has done in the past, people are willing to offer a second chance to those who seek it out.
The NBA is no different.
Many times throughout the course of history, players have been offered a shot in spite of serious flaws or shortcomings. Many have been given opportunities despite showing some poor judgment at some point during their life.
Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has a similar story to this, and so does Mavs coach Jason Kidd.
Kidd was nearly exiled from the public spotlight altogether after some light was shed on his history of domestic violence.
Since being offered the head coaching job in Dallas, people have been quick to point out his past. Now that his son, TJ, has called him out, on Instagram, it has only stirred the pot even more.
Here’s his own perspective on the situation with his dad:
This happens a lot.. So today I have the time.. So… (*Cracks knuckles) To answer this question for those of you that had any doubt whatsoever. He is I. I is he. The little kid y’all made fun of for having the big head and mustache at 5 at all those NBA games (Yeah I saw it) Never understood it. Think it’s hilarious now. I’m well aware of my fathers many basketball accomplishments, shoes, trading cards and what ever else you feel the need to tag me in. I’d appreciate it greatly if y’all would STOP tagging me in stuff that has to do with him (He’s on IG now so TAG HIM). I honestly don’t mind talking basketball or whatever at all.. But stupid crap like this will no longer be tolerated by this page.. You can refer to a previous post of mine if your looking for an explanation. Which isn’t owed. AT ALL. But for some reason I have to keep repeating myself.. I’d like to be remembered for being more than a prop to someone who saw me as nothing more than just that. A prop.. Unfortunately until I do something remarkable outside of who I’m related to (working on that), I unfortunately have to carry this label with me until then. So I think I can be sick and tired of being sick and tired as I see fit. It took me a long time to figure out that I don’t have to live up to anyone’s expectations for me. What anyone else thinks of you is irrelevant. Prioritize your mental /physical health, treat people how you would like to be treated. Treat people with kindness and expect nothing in return. If you feel anxiety, depression, sad. That’s ok, but don’t sit in it. Sit in it and nothing will ever be resolved. Everything you feel is VALID. Every person on this planet has a right to be an individual and there own person. Imma go ahead and do that now… There’s always fond memories of the past. We can’t forget to live for today and the future. Slow it down if you have to. Do things the right way and watch what you can accomplish. There’s such freedom in being yourself and doing your own things. They don’t have to make sense to anyone but you. Dream big. Work hard and be the kindest person in the room and never look back.
Jason Kidd’s son has a lot to say about his father. Y’all can keep making excuses if you want, but he’s a terrible person and deserves every awful thing coming to him. pic.twitter.com/V8V9YGvgh4
— jas the terrible 🪼 (@terriblyjas) August 11, 2021
There are many people within the NBA family that advocate for Kidd. Many of the people he’s coached in the past have raved about the experience.
But some of the drama in his personal life is coming back to haunt him a bit.
if he doesn’t find success with the Mavericks this upcoming season, it could be the final nail in the coffin of his NBA coaching future.
