When it was reported the Los Angeles Lakers were insisting on Jason Kidd being a part of the coaching staff for whoever they chose as head coach, some were concerned at their intentions.
Many saw Kidd as a head coach-in-waiting considering his prior experience and the fact that he had interviewed for the Lakers coaching job itself.
Regardless of their reasons, Kidd still garners a ton of respect from players as one of the greatest point guards to ever play the game. His IQ was off the charts and very few in the history of the game can match his passing ability and court vision.