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Former point guard Jason Kidd could come back to the Brooklyn Nets

By Kunal Kohli

PHILADELPHIA, PA -JANUARY 20: Head coach Jason Kidd of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at Wells Fargo Center on January 20, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA -JANUARY 20: Head coach Jason Kidd of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at Wells Fargo Center on January 20, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Rob Carr/Getty Images) /
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The Milwaukee Bucks fired Jason Kidd on Jan. 22. Although he was a star during his playing days, he had a tumultuous coaching career. Could he take his clipboard back to where it all started, with the Brooklyn Nets?

The Brooklyn Nets have a solid coach. Kenny Atkinson has shown that he can do wonders with player development and has great game plans. However, that does not mean his job safe. Ever since Jason Kidd usurped Larry Drew to take over Milwaukee, coaches need to constantly be worried that their jobs are on the line.

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That is not to say that Atkinson deserves to be fired. In fact, the complete opposite is true. Atkinson has been one of the best Nets’ coaches since  Lawrence Frank.

But that does not mean Kidd cannot be a part of the organization. With head coach filled, Kidd could try and be an assistant coach. He did a solid job, to say the least, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Malcolm Brogdon and Jabari Parker. Imagine what he could turn Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, D’Angelo Russell and Jahlil Okafor into.

If Atkinson is not looking to replace his three assistant coaches, or two player development coaches, Kidd could still return. After all, he has tried to also be the Bucks’ general manager.

Again, not saying the Nets’ need to get rid of Sean Marks. Again, the opposite is true.

But giving Kidd a front office position would not be a terrible idea. If the Nets can put him in a position where he can attract free agents, Kidd could become a great recruiter. They need to be careful with how much power they give him. The Nets do not want to end up like their crosstown rivals and suffer thanks to a big name.

If Kidd comes back to Brooklyn, he needs to do so with the expectation that he will not be in control of the team. If he cannot accept that, then the next time he comes back to Brooklyn may be to admire his jersey in the rafters.