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Jason Kidd eager to start working with LeBron James

Jason Kidd is expected to take on a major role on the Lakers' coaching staff

Jason Kidd joined the Los Angeles Lakers as an assistant coach earlier this summer, and many sources have tipped the legendary guard as a future head coach of the organization. However, during an interview with ESPN, Kidd expressed his happiness to return to his home state, and also his desire to start working with LeBron James:

I’m very excited for the opportunity to help him hopefully achieve his goal and our goal as the Lakers and that’s to win the championship.

Since retiring back in 2013, Kidd has enjoyed spells as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks. He has been credited for his ability to help with the development of young players, although Kidd now has his sights set on helping an aging LeBron win a championship in Los Angeles.