Overview
- Igor Kokoskov told X&O’s CHAT that he recognized Luka Dončić as a generational player after just two practices and called him “a gift from God.”
- Kokoskov reminded listeners that he coached Doncic during Slovenia’s undefeated EuroBasket 2017 title run, which helped form their long-standing professional bond.
- He said he reunited with Doncic in Dallas in 2021 as an assistant on Jason Kidd’s staff but left after one season to join the Brooklyn Nets.
- Kokoskov described a strained working relationship with Kidd, saying Kidd never got past Kokoskov’s prior connection to Doncic and that he does not hold a high opinion of Kidd as a coach or person.
- Coverage presents these remarks as retrospective personal reflections reported by Eurohoops and ClutchPoints, and the comments have not prompted reported organizational action as the Mavericks move forward under new head coach Dusty May.