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Bucks officially reach agreement with Jason Kidd to become head coach

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The Jason Kidd era in Milwaukee has officially begun. 

The Bucks announced on Tuesday that they have signed Kidd after the Brooklyn Nets released him from his contract in exchange for second round picks in the 2015 and 2019 NBA Draft. 

"When you list the characteristics that make a successful head coach, you would include leadership, communication and a competitive drive," general manager John Hammond said. "Jason used all of those traits to become a 10-time All-Star player in the NBA, and has now translated his on-court success to the bench. We welcome him to the Bucks organization and look forward to building a Championship-caliber team with him as our head coach."

The 10-time All-Star retired from his playing career following the 2012-13 season and was named head coach of the Nets in June of 2013. The 41-year-old finished his first season with a 44-38 record and was named the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month on two separate occasions. 

Kidd reportedly approached Nets' ownership with a list of demands - chief among them the role of overseeing the Nets' basketball operation - which were declined and perpetuated his leaving. 

Nets general manager Billy King spoke about Kidd's departure Tuesday morning and thanked him for his time while mentioning that he first heard rumblings that the head coach could possibly leave last Wednesday.

While King kept things civil, the New York Daily News didn't let Kidd leave without offering another parting shot. 

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