JAN

30

It's tough as a fan to say goodbye to the best thing that's ever happened to your franchise and for the Nets Jason Kidd is that thing. In the years since he's been here the nets have had the most success as a team since Dr J was lacing up his Chuck Taylors and rocking his short shorts over in Long Island. The Nets having won ABA titles had never even been to the NBA finals never mind won one since they entered the NBA. With Jason Kidd the Nets have made the playoffs every year, had their first ever 50 win season and made the NBS finals twice. Certainly having Kenyon Martin, Richard Jefferson, Kerry Kittles and recently Vince Carter has helped, but Jason Kidd was unquestionably the driving force behind this success. For that reason I've held off on writing this article for over a week as I wanted to hold out hope. Now coming to the close of his career the Nets are struggling and Jason Kidd has realized what any Nets fan has to realize: it's time to move on. The Nets currently stand at 18-26 having lost 9 in a row including last nights loss to Minnesota where they allowed Al Jefferson to score a career high 40 points. As bad as the Nets have played recently they're still only ½ a game out the playoffs, so one could argue the Nets should keep the team together and make a push for the playoffs. The young frontline could mature and they could be a force to reckon with. Already on any given night the Nets have shown they could compete with the elite teams in the league. They've beaten the Magic, Trailblazers and Lakers on the road. However the fact still remains they're 8 games under 500 and have lost to Minn, NY twice, Sacramento and the Clippers; some of the worst teams in the league. So your options are keep Kidd and fight or give in to his trade request and start over. I think as a rational fan you have to say thanks for the good times Jason, and good luck in your new destination. If the Nets trade Kidd however Vince Carter needs to go with him. I'm not even int...

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