Jason Kidd compares Jalen Brunson and Giannis Antetokounmpo coaching experiences
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Former NBA coach Jason Kidd identified shared traits between Jalen Brunson and Giannis Antetokounmpo, citing their grit and competitive drive as defining characteristics. Kidd, who previously coached both players during his tenures with the Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks, noted that both athletes were undervalued early in their careers before developing into elite contributors. Despite their differing physical profiles, the 10-time All-Star views the pair as players who mirror his own professional mindset and basketball IQ. Kidd remains out of the coaching ranks following a mutual departure from the Mavericks but expressed interest in returning to the league in the future. Both Antetokounmpo and Brunson enter the upcoming season as key figures for their respective teams.
- •Jason Kidd coached Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee and Jalen Brunson in Dallas.
- •Kidd transitioned Antetokounmpo to a point guard role during his early career.
- •Jalen Brunson joined the NBA as a 33rd overall pick and played behind Luka Doncic.
- •Kidd expressed a desire to return to NBA coaching in the future.
- •Both players won NBA titles and Finals MVP awards prior to the current offseason.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Jason Kidd Shares How Jalen Brunson and Giannis Are Similar as 10-Time All-Star Expresses Desire to Coach Again
"Jalen Brunson and Giannis Antetokounmpo are two very different players height-wise. They have different types of games, too. To NBA great Jason Kidd, however, there’s one thing that puts them in the same league. Kidd had the chance to coach both players. He got to work with Giannis Antetokounmpo when he was hired by the [...]
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