Jason Kidd Criticizes Media for Neglecting Mavericks' Improvement

The Dallas Mavericks coach calls for more positive coverage following the team's successful start to the 2023-24 season.

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd criticized the media for not highlighting the team's improvement this season, particularly in clutch situations, compared to their struggles last season after the acquisition of Kyrie Irving.
The Mavericks, currently ranked fourth in the Western Conference with an 11-6 record, have been performing well in the 2023-24 season, in stark contrast to their performance last season when they missed the play-in tournament.
Kidd's comments came after a press conference following the Mavericks' 121-115 win over the Houston Rockets, the team's final game in the NBA's inaugural In-Season Tournament.
Last season, the Mavericks were fined $750,000 for not earnestly competing in the final game of the season, which they could have used to make the play-in tournament.
Despite last season's controversies, Irving re-signed with the Mavericks in the offseason on a three-year, $126 million deal.