Jason Kidd's job as the Dallas Mavericks head coach has undergone rather significant changes in the last 12 months. This time a year ago Kidd was in the midst of coaching Luka Doncic through his first NBA Finals experience;

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd reportedly did not enjoy the messenger role he had to undertake in the aftermath of the Luka Dončić trade.

Thibodeau just led the Knicks to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years. He's helped build a winning culture in New York throughout his five-year tenure. The former Coach of the Year was still sacked, however, because the club wants someone who they believe can take them to the promised land.