KIDD FIRED - Hughes/Grgurich also fired - Vin Baker Hired

[Iheartfootball]

A LETTER TO BUCKS FANS FROM GM JON HORST
Posted: Jan 22, 2018

Dear Bucks fans,

Today we announced that Jason Kidd has been relieved of his coaching duties. I made this decision with the unanimous support of ownership.

Many factors went into this decision, but ultimately we decided that a fresh approach and a change in leadership are needed to continue elevating our team to the next level and bringing us closer to our goal of winning championships. We believe that making this change now is important for the organization and gives our players the best chance to reach their full potential this season and beyond.

Jason oversaw an impressive turnaround in his first year, led the team to two playoff appearances and was instrumental in the development of our young talented players. We appreciate his tireless work and the meaningful contributions he made to the organization and the community. We wish him the best.

Our future is bright. We have a great young core of talented and high-character players, a spectacular new practice facility -- the Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center -- and a world-class arena opening next season. We also have the NBA’s best fans and we are grateful for your loyal support.

Go Bucks.

Jon Horst

General Manager

Edens assistant wrote this for Horst while he was on an airplane somewhere.

FIFY

[JaysRule25]

Looking forward to seeing Kidd and Billy King reunite...in Turkey.

[FlagsFlyForever]

LOL at the people saying Kidd is resting Giannis to keep his job.

[JayMKE]

I have to believe Horst and Kidd had some kind ofpower struggle, Kidd starting guys like GP2 and Liggins really made no sense at all when they were cut shortly thereafter.

[TJseven]

What's on real gm today...

Fire kidd... and
wait.... Wait... WAIT!!!!

KIDD FIRED!!!!!

But but bu bu bu b b b
How how hu hu hu h h h
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Omg this is real. It's real. ITS REAL!!!!!!!!!!

It's real (now dancing and jumping up and down like a 5 year old who got the xmas toy he wanted) its real its real its real.

Want to scream thank you from my 3rd floor balcony towards the bc. Want to buy a tickets package now... want to stream this game tonight with the SOUND ALL THE WAY UP!

Never thought the hot seat talk was real. Never expected the nepotism to let go. 3 things held this team down. 2 are gone. We have giannis kidds gone. Smart gm and a good coach and it could actually happen.

Wow... we got our wish. At least step 1. Wow.

[JayMKE]

Kidd definitely gets another job if he wants another one I think

[Chuck Diesel]

LOL at the people saying Kidd is resting Giannis to keep his job.

LOL at people ever defending Jason Kidd as a head coach in the NBA.

[FlagsFlyForever]

I have to believe Horst and Kidd had some kind ofpower struggle, Kidd starting guys like GP2 and Liggins really made no sense at all when they were cut shortly thereafter.

I hope this was it. Kidd did enough damage to this franchise with his input in front office decisions. His pseudo-GM role was 100 times more harmful to this franchise than his coaching. He inherited Giannis, Middleton, Jabari and has what to show for it?? It's about time LED realized Kidd has no clue what he's doing.

[humanrefutation]

Read on Twitter

This is just agent talk trying to get his name out there. Don't panic everyone.

Agreed. Monty Williams has been incredibly well-liked by his players. If any of you have a chance, read about the support he gave to Ryan Anderson after his wife died by suicide few years back. Watch the eulogy he gave when his own wife was tragically killed in a car accident a couple years ago. He's a good man and a good leader.

But he also flopped in NO, and its unclear he's the right fit to coach. I'd rather look at Fiz or try to pull Carlisle from the Mavs.

[Gam]

Today is a good day.

[Sixersftw]

Congrats guys.

[SupremeHustle]

Let's wait and see who LeBron wants next season.

[trwi7]

A LETTER TO BUCKS FANS FROM GM JON HORST
Posted: Jan 22, 2018

Dear Bucks fans,

Today we announced that Jason Kidd has been relieved of his coaching duties. I made this decision with the unanimous support of ownership.

Many factors went into this decision, but ultimately we decided that a fresh approach and a change in leadership are needed to continue elevating our team to the next level and bringing us closer to our goal of winning championships. We believe that making this change now is important for the organization and gives our players the best chance to reach their full potential this season and beyond.

Jason oversaw an impressive turnaround in his first year, led the team to two playoff appearances and was instrumental in the development of our young talented players. We appreciate his tireless work and the meaningful contributions he made to the organization and the community. We wish him the best.

Our future is bright. We have a great young core of talented and high-character players, a spectacular new practice facility -- the Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin Sports Science Center -- and a world-class arena opening next season. We also have the NBA’s best fans and we are grateful for your loyal support.

Go Bucks.

Jon Horst

General Manager

Edens wrote this for Horst while he was on an airplane somewhere.

No way. The only person who would start a letter "Dear Bucks fans" is Horst.

[raferfenix]

I don't think it's a coincidence it's happening right before Jabari comes back.

Kidd was probably pushing hard behind the scenes for him to be dealt for a better win now piece.

Kidd's emphasis on how young we are could be related for that matter. Bet he would have traded Jabari for a vet in second.

[humanrefutation]

Let's wait and see who LeBron wants next season.

I can feel it: Fiz, LeBron, and Giannis for the win.

[SupremeHustle]

Edens wrote this for Horst while he was on an airplane somewhere.

No way. The only person who would start a letter "Dear Bucks fans" is Horst.

Should have went with "Deer Bucks Fans" imo.

[MickeyDavis]

Monty Williams would be a hugely uninspired choice. So he'll probably be it

[Mags FTW]

I'm literally trembling with excitement

Its like touching your first boob.

[trwi7]

Edens wrote this for Horst while he was on an airplane somewhere.

No way. The only person who would start a letter "Dear Bucks fans" is Horst.

Should have went with "Deer Bucks Fans" imo.

Deer Bucks fans, I don't know if you've Herd but the Bucks have fired Jason Fawn.

[raferfenix]

Interested to see what Kidd has to say about Horst.

If Kidd wants another job in the NBA he knows he can't say anything

Sure that's how he should act.

But it's not like Kidd is known for exiting gracefully.