Jason Kidd actually chose Cal coming out of high school because he thought he was going to be able to play both basketball and baseball in college, and now, the current Mavericks coach is starting up a new venture to keep him close to sport, as per Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

Amid the turbulence of the NBA season, Kidd announced some positive news away from the court. He revealed the launch of JK Select Baseball, a nationwide youth baseball initiative under the umbrella of the Jason Kidd Foundation. The program marks an expansion of Kidd’s longstanding commitment to youth sports development beyond basketball.

Jason Kidd continued arguing with referee Scott Foster, and it led to two technical fouls and ultimately his ejection.

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd was ejected midway through the first quarter of Dallas’ game at Chicago on Saturday night after arguing with referee Scott Foster.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd discusses the launch of his youth baseball organization JK Select Baseball, his love for the sport and his son's baseball career

Jason Kidd provided a sobering update on Anthony Davis’ injury, leaving the Dallas Mavericks without a clear timetable.

In his less than a year tenure with the Dallas Mavericks, it will be the third time that Anthony Davis will be missing from action for a long time due to an injury.