And my favorite, “we’re young.” Basically, Kidd was given a pass for posting a record of 16 games under. We had just acquired Moose in the offseason so it just takes a little more time for it all to gel right. In year 2, this was where the first pass for falling below expectations was given to Kidd, for a multitude of reasons. However, this is where the root of a pattern began, a pattern that Bucks fans are getting to the point of being no longer willing to accept… Giving a pass. (Besides going to Game 6 and seeing us get blown out by 50, of course). And let’s be real, who wouldn’t have thought that at the time? That was a fun and successful season. Just in his first year, Kidd garnished a lot of leeway and was hailed as the coach of the #OwnTheFuture movement. And who can forget we traded away BK and got MCW? Kidd was going to be the man to craft the rookie of the award winner, they said. Hence, why he was voted 3rd for Coach of the Year. On a team that was by no means the most talented, that was impressive. However, getting a team to 41 wins the year after winning only 15 AND making the playoffs? That’s even with losing your #2 draft pick, Jabari Parker, for the season. Coming off the worst record in the NBA the year previous, there really weren’t expectations of what the season was going to be. Luckily for Kidd, there was nowhere to go but up for his first season as Bucks head coach. Record: 9-9 Playoffs: Currently 10th (yikeeeessssss) Record: 42-40 Playoffs: First round, lost to Raptors in 6 games Record: 41-41 Playoffs: First round, lost to Bulls in 6 games
I want to show you Kidd’s season by season results thus far during his time as Bucks head coach, and then elaborate on how each season has gotten us to where we are: Even if they just make the playoffs and aren’t a Top-4 seed, that’ll still be considered good enough as “steps in the right direction for the future.” Essentially, barring absolute catastrophe (which I guess with the Bucks, anything’s possible), Kidd is gonna be the coach for the rest of the season. For one, this organization is so far deep invested in him and will hold on until there’s nothing left to hold onto. But I’m just gonna be real with you - Kidd isn’t going to get fired in the middle of this season. This team is no doubt currently falling below expectations.
I hear your criticisms, and totally get where you’re coming from. With all that going on, I felt obligated to give you my thoughts on Kidd as the head coach, and what the real question is that’s going to need to be answered.īefore I get into it, I want to first speak directly to those in the #FireKidd movement. It’s been hard not to notice a lot of the uproar from Bucks fans on Twitter calling out Kidd, and even ramping up the #FireKidd campaign. Some nights all is well and good and some nights it’s what the hell are you doing Kidd? You never know what to expect. Man… What are my thoughts on Kidd? Kind of like the Bucks I guess, it’s all over the place.