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Indiana Pacers: 3 surprise candidates for head coach

By Luke Parrish

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 30: TV analyst Reggie Miller speaks before a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena on October 30, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 30: TV analyst Reggie Miller speaks before a game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks at Quicken Loans Arena on October 30, 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – JANUARY 05: Head coach Jason Kidd of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on in the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at the Bradley Center on January 5, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI – JANUARY 05: Head coach Jason Kidd of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on in the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at the Bradley Center on January 5, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Jason Kidd

Jason Kidd has had two unsuccessful stints as an NBA head coach. After compiling a 183-190 record over five seasons with the Nets and Bucks, Kidd took a job as an assistant with the Lakers in 2019.

His lack of playoff success has hurt his young coaching career but there is a belief around the league that he is ready to return to the sideline as a head coach. Recent reports suggest that he is interested in the 76ers vacancy and could be on his way back to a head coaching role soon.

I am not crazy about Jason Kidd given his performance as a head coach thus far, but I do think bringing in a former player is always on the table. Kidd would be able to take over a playoff-ready roster and would not be left trying to rebuild, which should work in his favor.

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