When asked how this Media Day feels different to him than last year, Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd causally brushed aside any notion that today was anything other than another “first day of school”. But Kidd’s coaching staff finds themselves returning intact - outside of Greg St. Jean being elevated to replace Igor Kokoskov. They also see the majority of last year’s rotation returning - with one notable exception in Jalen Brunson. Given that level of continuity, as well as the additions aimed to shore up areas of weakness, Kidd and his crew have the chance to build upon last year’s success.