Billy King revealed some interesting information about the Nets on WFAN today
Billy King made an appearance on WFAN this morning and gave some pertinent information about the Nets roster and their new coach.
King said Jason Kidd will coach the Brooklyn Nets Summer League team in Orlando July 7-12.
This is not a common occurrence for an NBA head coach to coach the summer league team although becoming a head coach of an NBA just 10 days after retiring isn’t a normal situation either. I am sure it will help Kidd in his transition more than anything.
Jason Kidd will (unofficially) coach his first game with the #Nets on July 7 at 5 p.m. against the #Pistons in the Orlando Summer League.
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) June 14, 2013
The team's head coach NEVER coaches at summer league. Obviously, these are special circumstances for Jason Kidd and the Nets
— Josh Newman (@Joshua_Newman) June 14, 2013
He later mentioned that C.J. Watson will likely opt out of his current 1.1 million contract and has discussed potential options to play backup point guard to Deron Williams.
There may not be that many replacements of Watson’s caliber that can be had for the veterans minimum but I am sure King and Kidd will get it done.
Tyshawn Taylor is still in the mix and if anyone can benefit from Kidd as coach it should be Taylor.
C.J. has the same agent as Kidd and D-Will — Jeff Schwartz. Billy says he's discussed potential backup PG replacements #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) June 14, 2013
Billy King says that he's expecting C.J. Watson to opt-out, and has already discussed potential replacements with Jason Kidd.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) June 14, 2013
Kidd has made the rounds today on the talk shows with appearances on Mike and Mike, WFAN and also the Dan Patrick Show but one way to know you have officially made it in New York is to throw out the first pitch at a New York Yankees game.
Kidd will do just that on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
The #Yankees return home next week…and @RealJasonKidd returns to the mound on Wednesday!!!
— Gary Sussman (@susssez) June 14, 2013
