Kidd dominated the NBA hardwood<\/a> as a triple-double threat every night. He was selected second overall by the Mavericks in the 1994 NBA Draft and had an immediate impact. He was named co-Rookie of the Year, led the league in assists five times and retired in second place on the all-time assists list. The ten-time All-Star played with teams such as the Mavericks, Suns, Nets and Knicks. He led the Nets to back-to-back Finals appearances (2002, 2003) and won an NBA Title with the Mavericks (2011), He also won two Olympic Gold Medals with Team USA (2000, 2008).<\/p>\n\n\n\nChauncey “Mr. Big Shot” Billups was regarded as one the toughest point guards in the league. Billups was selected by the Boston Celtics with the third overall pick in the 1997 NBA Draft. He played for the Raptors and Timberwolves but made his mark with the Pistons. In 2004, Billups won the 2004 NBA championship with Detroit and was named Finals MVP. In his career, Billups was a five-time All-Star and a two-time All-Defensive Team player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kidd brings head coaching experience with him. He was a head coach with the Brooklyn Nets from 2013-2014. He was ushered off to Milwaukee as the Bucks’ new head coach (2014-2018). In 2019 he joined the Lakers as an assistant coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Billups lacks head coaching experience but has strong leadership and analytical skills. He was an NBA analyst for ESPN and is an assistant coach with the Clippers this season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Critiques<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAt a time where the Mavericks are suffering through internal drama, a strong leader is needed to take the helm. <\/p>