Jason Kidd will meet early this week with Brooklyn Nets general manager Billy King to pitch himself as the team's next head coach, according to sources close to the process. Kidd's meeting with King was originally scheduled as an open-ended discussion about potential employment with the Nets. But sources told ESPN.com on Sunday night that Kidd is determined to convince King that he is ready to make an immediate jump into coaching after retiring last week. "Jason feels he's really ready to do this," one of his associates told ESPN.com. Sources confirmed to ESPN.com that the Nets have indeed added Kidd to the list of candidates they're considering to replace P.J. Carlesimo, who was ousted the day after Brooklyn's first-round playoff elimination by Chicago. Source: ESPN New York
Mike Dunleavy Sr was the last one to do it in 90-91. he took over the Lakers the year after he retired. Lost in the Finals that year. Last guy to player-coach was Dave Cowens for the Celtics for the 78-79 season. Didn't go to well
Mike and Mike interviewed him the other day and asked if there was any chance of him playing next year. He said no, there wouldn't be a jersey under his suit. So I don't think we can look forward to that.
