Jason Kidd on current Mavs: There’s no number one option

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was asked before Wednesday’s game in Milwaukee about the perception that Irving’s increased workload played a factor in his torn ACL. Kidd vehemently disagreed with the notion and spoke for over four minutes, while broadening the conversation about resting All-Stars as opposed to playing them as much as possible. “The load didn’t have anything to do with the injury,” Kidd said. “We’re talking about one play. It’s a freak accident. That’s how it should be reported, but we’re not reporting it right. We’re reporting on conspiracy theories. -via Dallas Morning News / March 5, 2025