Championship Reunion: Frank Vogel Joins Jason Kidd’s Mavericks Staff as Associate Head Coach, Reigniting Dynamic Duo
Frank Vogel, the architect behind the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2020 NBA championship, is returning to the NBA sidelines in a new role with the Dallas Mavericks. Vogel will serve as the Mavericks’ associate head coach under Jason Kidd, marking an interesting turn of events that sees the two former teammates reuniting in a different dynamic.
The duo’s history together dates back to 2020 when Vogel was the Lakers’ head coach, and Kidd was one of his assistants. That season, Vogel guided the Lakers to their 17th NBA title, securing a victory in the Orlando Bubble amid the pandemic. Now, their roles have flipped. Vogel, who spent the previous season as a consultant with the Mavericks, will step into the associate head coach position, working closely with Kidd.
Both Vogel and Kidd, now 52, bring decades of NBA experience to the table. Kidd’s first season as head coach of the Mavericks was marked by a promising playoff run, and Vogel’s tactical expertise is expected to be a crucial addition to the team’s coaching staff. This partnership is sure to be one of the more intriguing storylines of the upcoming NBA season, with the dynamic between Kidd and Vogel offering both familiarity and a fresh perspective for the Mavs’ championship aspirations.
This reunion could prove to be a game-changer for the Mavericks, blending the tactical know-how of Vogel with the leadership and vision of Kidd.
