Kidd’s Insecurity Cost Him a Coach | Sports News

Igor Kokoskov, who once coached Luka Doncic, reveals that even after a year working alongside Jason Kidd, Kidd still harbored insecurity—feeling like he was somehow working for Luka rather than leading the team. Kokoskov’s deep familiarity with Luka, which should’ve been an asset, instead fueled Kidd’s doubts, creating a strained dynamic. After leaving Dallas, Kokoskov landed a coaching gig with Steve Nash in Brooklyn, calling Kidd “the worst guy in the NBA” and Nash “the best.” The episode underscores how personal insecurities can derail professional collaboration—and why trust and communication are vital, especially with high-profile personalities at play. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/igor-kokoskov-leaving-jason-kidd-083153223.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/641995fe6da4530d Report issues to [email protected].