Brooklyn Nets Roll Dice With Hiring Of Rookie Coach Jason Kidd

The Brooklyn Nets have rolled the dice, naming future NBA Hall of Fame point guard Jason Kidd as their new coach despite the fact that Kidd has no prior coaching experience.
Brooklyn made the announcement Thursday afternoon, just 10 days after Kidd announced he was retiring following 19 seasons in the NBA.
“I have a lot to learn about coaching. But when I played the game, I looked at myself as an extension of the coach. And now I look at Deron (Williams, the Nets point guard) to be that guy,” Kidd told reporters at Thursday’s press conference.
Kidd and Williams reportedly have a close friendship. Williams is viewed by many as the pivotal player to any success the Nets may have in the future.
Brooklyn went 49-33 last season under Avery Johnson and P.J. Carlesimo, but was upset in the first round by the Chicago Bulls.
The Nets are listed as +4000 longshots to win the 2014 NBA championship. Season over/under win totals for the 2014 campaign have yet to be released.