This trick is smart! The Knicks pursued Kidd as the head coach, and it turned out that there was the second step of chess.

CBS Sports believes that the Knicks and Mavericks coach Kidd are interested in each other, who may become the Knicks' head coach in the new season.

On the one hand, Kidd was very dissatisfied with the Mavericks' operation to send Doncic away in the middle of the season. On the other hand, Brunson, as Kidd's disciple, became a star in the Knicks.

From the perspective of the Knicks management, they not only have a fancy to Kidd's coaching ability, but their connections behind him. The Knicks believes that once Antetokounmpo enters the trading market, Kidd can influence his decision. It is worth mentioning that Antetokounmpo grew into an MVP-level star from Kidd. At the same time, Shams also reported that Antetokounmpo's plan to stay in the team does not seem to be firm, and it is not ruled out that he will leave this summer.

Even if Antetokounmpo stays in the team this summer, he may apply for leaving the team in the middle of next season, and then the Knicks will have the chance to get the former star of the league. In fact, the Knicks can keep Achouwa this summer and then after July 7, they can trade the first round of swap rights in their hands.

For example, the Knicks can send Robinson, Achuva, Anunobi and others, as well as draft picks, and they can get Antetokounmpo from the Bucks. The starting lineup of the

Knicks will become Towns, Antetokounmpo, Bridges, Hart and Brunson. This lineup will probably be the most luxurious lineup in the East.

The Knicks have been eliminated by the Pacers in the past two seasons. Next season, Tatum will miss all regular seasons due to injury. Before the Knicks' salary exploded, they had only one season's championship window. If Antetokounmpo designates the Knicks as their next home, it doesn't seem like the Knicks have to pay unbearable chips.

Of course, the Knicks are now going to convince the Mavericks to let Kidd go. Of course, Kidd's personal will is equally important.