Mavericks GM Faces Criticism Over Comments While Kidd Joins Everton Ownership

Nico Harrison, the General Manager of the Dallas Mavericks, got just such treatment recently. This follows his earlier remarks regarding star player Luka Doncic. His comments were widely condemned, including by the very highly respected sports commentator Stephen A. Smith, who called them “tone deaf.” Harrison’s comments sparked a backlash, riling a shared fear of the kind of expectations that follow star athletes, such as Doncic, doused in hype.

Harrison’s observations about Doncic, who has emerged as one of the NBA’s brightest talents, did not resonate well with Smith, who publicly blasted the GM’s statements. This brief exchange illustrates the deep and effective focus on how players shall be managed in professional sports today. It’s particularly true when it comes to the field’s rising stars.

Basketball fans take notice In yet another exciting twist, Roundhouse Capital Holdings has signed Jason Kidd as a partner. The former Mavericks coach and 10-time NBA All-Star recently joined the ownership group of Everton Football Club. Roundhouse Capital Holdings is a subsidiary of The Friedkin Group, which finalized its own takeover of Everton in December 2022. Kidd’s extensive experience in the NBA, including coaching stints with the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks, positions him as a valuable asset for the English football club.

Kidd expressed enthusiasm about his new role, stating, “I’m honoured to be joining Everton’s ownership at such an important moment. With a new stadium on the horizon and a bright future ahead, it’s a great moment to come on board.”

Everton Football Club has been a pillar of England’s top league since 1954. Today, they’re about to move to a beautiful new strong riverfront stadium in Liverpool that will seat 52,888 fans. The transition to the new venue represents a pivotal moment in the club’s history, and Kidd’s involvement is expected to bring fresh perspectives from his successful sports career.

Watts, another figure connected to Kidd’s transition into ownership, remarked on the significance of his experience, saying, “As one of the NBA’s greatest players and now a successful coach, his knowledge and winning mentality will be an incredible resource for Everton.”