Kidd: 'Porzingis is a perfect fit for Luka, and you're going to see a different version of him' / News - Basketnews.com

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The newly hired Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd still believes in Kristaps Porzingis.

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Kidd was participating in an introductory press conference, where he showed support for the Latvian big man.

"I think he's excited, he's ready to work, and I think you're going to see a different KP," Kidd said. "This is a positive summer for him. He's healthy. I think he's really excited about this opportunity."

"I think he's a perfect fit for Luka. He has a skill set that a lot of people don't have in this league. As a coach, I'm very excited to be able to work with him," added Kidd.

This season, Porzingis was criticized for his performances during the playoffs, while his relationship with Luka Doncic and the recurring knee injuries were under scrutiny.

The forward was averaging 20.1 points, 8,9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.

Kidd also revealed that he keeps in touch with the Mavericks star Luka Doncic, and he can’t wait to begin work with the Slovenian.

"Luka's special. He's been a pro for a while, but you can always get better. I think his appetite is big," said Hall of Fame point guard.

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