Twitter Recap: Billy King addressed the media today on the Jason Kidd debacle
Today was probably Brooklyn Nets GM Billy King’s most awkward press conference ever as he had to speak to the media moments ago about the Jason Kidd to Milwaukee situation and how it all transpired as well as where the Nets go from here.
This must have been very tough to keep his true feelings inside and be a professional and leader of this organization through this tough time.
The Nets statement on the Jason Kidd situation:
BROOKLYN, NY – Brooklyn Nets General Manager Billy King announced today that the organization has permitted Jason Kidd to pursue a coaching opportunity with the Milwaukee Bucks. In exchange for allowing Kidd to depart, the Nets will receive two second round draft picks (2015 & 2019) from Milwaukee. A search for a new head coach will begin immediately.
In one season as head coach of the Nets, Kidd led Brooklyn to a 44-38 record during the regular season and a first round playoff win over Toronto before losing to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
Here is a Twitter timeline of the news conference today:
Billy King opens presser thanking Jason Kidd saying he was a great leader for the team. Says it’s unfortunate that it ended this way
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) July 1, 2014
Billy King: “I think he was a great leader for the group and a chance to move farther than the year before.”
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) July 1, 2014
King says he found out about the situation — including Kidd’s failed power play — on Wednesday.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) July 1, 2014
King: I don’t see it as a personal affront. “It’s business.”
— The Brooklyn Game (@TheBKGame) July 1, 2014
King says #Nets would like to hire a coach soon
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) July 1, 2014
When asked if devastating to lose face of franchise like this, King says he believes brand of Nets and franchise is bigger than 1 person
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) July 1, 2014
King says it wasn’t ownership that hired Kidd. “The organization hired Kidd.” Says there were times they butted heads, but that happens.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) July 1, 2014
“There were times we butted heads, but that happens” King said #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) July 1, 2014
Billy says he wants to dismiss notion that Kidd was ownership choice over him in hiring.
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) July 1, 2014
King said he has reached out to other candidates, and could see himself talking to more candidates than Hollins.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) July 1, 2014
King says if you look at Lionel’s track record in Memphis the team got better throughout #Nets pic.twitter.com/03DRSxSwcO
— Lenn Robbins (@LennRobbins) July 1, 2014
King says he’s not concerned with relationship with Schwartz “It’s business not personal” #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzESPN) July 1, 2014
King on the situation: “It’s a bump. It’s a big bump, but it’s something we have to overcome.”
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) July 1, 2014
“We’re not where we we’re a week ago but we can get back quick.” King on the status of the franchise. #nets
— Lenn Robbins (@LennRobbins) July 1, 2014
Billy King on the next Nets coach: “This time, I think we’re going to go with experience.”
— Andy Vasquez (@andy_vasquez) July 1, 2014
King says more than the coach, Pierce and KG want to win. He says he will keep those two abreast of the search process #nets
— Lenn Robbins (@LennRobbins) July 1, 2014
King: “Let’s not throw shots at Jason. It happened. It was a business decision.”
— The Brooklyn Game (@TheBKGame) July 1, 2014
King on PP/KG, says he’s been in contact with both. Says both will consider entire situation whether to return when asked about Kidd impact
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) July 1, 2014
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