Regardless, the decision has been made, and all the Mavericks can do is look towards the future. They seemingly did so earlier in the week when they denied the New York Knicks the opportunity to interview Jason Kidd. After the Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, many believe that Kidd could’ve been the Knicks' head coach.

Finally, the Mavericks said no, putting the kibosh on this whole idea (we think).

With the Pacers, he has become a critical bench piece and pushes the pace when the starters sit