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Jason Kidd vs. Devin Harris, in Numbers
Posted January 31st ago via True Hoop
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Look, I think we all know why the Dallas Mavericks and a zillion other teams might be interested in Jason Kidd. Veteran poise, mental toughness, ball movement ... we have all seen that.

What would be driving this rumored trade, more than anything, though -- say it with ne now -- is that Jason Kidd makes his teammates better. Everyone from Kenyon Martin to Mikki Moore had their career years alongside Kidd. And look at what he did for Team USA last summer!

Dallas needs to win a title, right now, with Dirk Nowitzki and Josh Howard hitting the big shots. Kidd, we assume, would be just the guy to get Nowitzki and Howard the good looks they so richly deserve. He's also a killer rebounder for his position.

Sure he might give up a little in speed. OK, he's not a great shooter. But he's Jason Kidd, and that's a solid upgrade over Devin Harris.

In the weird alchemy of NBA team construction that may, in fact, be so. Perhaps, with Kidd, the Mavericks waltz to a title. Who would be shocked? LeBron James sure seems to think Kidd is the fairy godmother of championships.

Just don't go looking for statistics to back up the claim that, at this stage, Jason Kidd is better for his team than Devin Harris.

In fact, you'd be hard pressed to make the case that Kidd is even worth his salary. Consider that with New Jersey's famously mediocre roster, this season the Nets have performed better when Kidd is not on the floor. I know, I know, there could be lots of reasons for that -- Kidd rests when the opposing stars rest. But he's supposed to be the best darn point guard in the land! Read the full post at True Hoop




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