"Find Another HC": Mavericks Fans Demand Jason Kidd's Firing For Reportedly Supporting Nico Harrison on Luka Doncic Trade

The Dallas Mavericks fired Nico Harrison amid fan pressure stemming from his shocking decision to trade Luka Doncic to the LA Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and one first-round pick. At the time, Harrison said that his counterpart, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, and the ownership of both teams were aware of the negotiations.

However, after the Mavericks fired Harrison on Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania, who also broke the news of the blockbuster trade in February, reported that Jason Kidd also aligned on the move.

"It's important to note, there was full alignment in that organization - from ownership, to Nico Harrison, to his staff, to coach Jason Kidd," Charania said on "First Take."

"There was alignment for the potential of trading Luka Doncic."

Here's what Harrison said in February in an interview alongside Kidd:

"J-Kidd didn't know about it. But J-Kidd and I are aligned on when we talk about archetypes, and we talk about the culture that we want to create, so I know the type of players he likes without actually talking to him."

(3:38 onwards)

Mavericks fans were furious upon learning about Jason Kidd's reported involvement in the trade, and they instantly called for his firing on X. Here's how they reacted:

Bozo, Higgs Bozo

@HiggsBozoEffect

Replace Nico With Dirk Nowitzki and find another HC.

Nova

@Kwester1112

Replace fire Nico with fire Jason chants. Worked once.

Joe Signorello

@joesignorellonj

also he's a super overrated coach im sorry

Sp Lev

@Spir_Vel

There's a reason why Luka hates Kidd....... Luka knows!

OneSh0t

@thatsmajor901

Everybody that was in the building when that went down gotta go. Dirk is the only high profile Mav that stood on business. The rest of them need to go.

Nico Hater

@alorenzo41

That why Luka screamed to the bench the first game in LA vs Mavs

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Jason Kidd's Mavericks future looks secure as potential front office role awaits after Nico Harrison's departure

The Mavericks have placed their bets on Jason Kidd in the long run. As the coach, Kidd has led the team to a conference finals and a finals finish, their best results since the 2011 championship run when he was a player with the team. This past offseason, the Mavericks also extended Kidd on a multiyear extension.

In the wake of Nico Harrison's firing, NBA insider Chris Mannix reported on Tuesday that Kidd might move into a front office role.

Fullcourtpass

@Fullcourtpass

Jason Kidd could transition into a front office role for the Dallas Mavericks, per @SIChrisMannix (https://t.co/1f0DK2zsor)

Kidd has been involved in the Mavericks' operations. He's aware of the team's culture and has achieved success in the past. On paper, it makes sense for the Mavericks to retain his services in a different role after he finishes coaching the team.

However, Mavericks fans have voiced strong opinions about the organization's personnel. It led to Harrison's firing. The recent outrage could affect Kidd's prospects, and if his decision-making over the course of the season impacts the team's success.