Hour 4: Are Mavs' fans wrong for defending Jason Kidd?

In the final hour of their podcast, Shan and RJ tackle the controversy surrounding Dallas Mavericks fans defending head coach Jason Kidd after the team's trade of Luka Doncic. The hosts argue that the vocal backlash from fans—particularly the perceived surge of negative social media activity—may be driven by bots or orchestrated efforts rather than genuine fan sentiment. They challenge the idea that Kidd is solely responsible for the trade, noting he may have opposed the return package, and question the legitimacy of the fan outrage, comparing it to the 'leave Britney alone' energy. The discussion shifts to broader NBA front-office dynamics, with speculation about potential GM candidates for the Mavericks, including Sam Presti, Brad Stevens, and Tim Connelly. The hosts also dive into the emotional toll on rookie players like Cooper Flagg, who transitioned from a winning culture to the struggling Mavericks, and critique the media's handling of Jerry Jones' controversial 'mommy-daddy' analogy, debating whether it reflects racial insensitivity or simply poor judgment. They ultimately conclude that while Jones' language is problematic, the real issue lies in his documented pattern of avoiding negotiations with certain agents like David Muligeta, not race alone.