After facing failure in the 2024 NBA Finals, Jason Kidd opened up on his alleged ‘divide and rule’ antics for the Jays. However, the Mavs coach came clean about the narrative flowing through the mainstream media. Even Celtics veteran Al Horford admitted that he knew what Kidd was “doing.” He kept calling the names of the in-team contenders competitively and repetitively to cause trouble. But was it justified? Well, looking forward to a season with the addition of Klay, Kidd revealed his thoughts behind the Boston controversy.

“He was playing the best at the time. Some took it as I was, you know, trying to start something. Uh, but he had just won the Eastern Conference MVP. And then he actually ended up winning MVP in the finals. So I don’t know if I was wrong,” Jason Kidd said. Instead, Kidd went on to blame the media for cooking up the controversial take.

“But, as we know, media can sometimes take it as I was trying to start something between Jayson and Jaylen. But it wasn’t that. I was just making a comment that you know Jaylen is playing at a high level. Holiday agreed!” Kidd backed up his comments on the Dubs Talk pod.

Apparently, Holiday did admit that Kidd was not “lying” and heaped praise for Jaylen Brown. However, when his comment stirred up more controversy, the Celt stepped back. That’s why he had to balance his remark later, stating, “I prefer both [Jayson and Jaylen].”

The Mavs coach reiterated his stance as he added in the end, “I made that comment and some took it as I was trying to start something. But I wasn’t.” However, Kidd might not be on the completely wrong side here. Jaylen Brown racked up 20.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5 assists during the NBA Finals. However, what the hoops community points out is that Jayson Tatum averaged 22.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 7.2 assists. Yet he could not get the coveted MVP trophy. But was it really a failed assessment?

Jason Kidd’s remark amidst NBA Finals chaos wasn’t a stir-up but a fact!

It seems the answer lies in Jrue Holiday’s remark on the Kidd controversy. “I think, JB, he’s been aggressive in every single way. He’s been getting to the paint, getting to the free-throw line, also making plays for other people. And then, he’s guarding Luka [Doncic], he’s guarding their best player,” the veteran said when he agreed with the Mavs coach’s point at that juncture. On the stat chart, Celtics star Tatum might be the better performer. However, Brown always led the narratives with his consistency and impact.

For some Jaylen Brown bettors, it was him guarding an injured and bruised Luka Doncic, after which he took the NBA Finals MVP title. However, there was another end that Jayson Tatum lacked. The Olympian’s field goal percentage was lower than that of Brown’s in the Finals (44% to 38.8%). So, it would not be wrong to say that despite averaging better numbers, JT’s shooting was not up to the mark.

Maybe the media was too focused on making news of Jason Kidd’s remark. However, Brown was shrewd enough to shrug off the ‘claims’ backing it up with his MVP title. Either way, the Mavs boss has escaped any further scrutiny.

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