Jason Kidd traded to the Mavs (details on p. 50)

OchoX3 · Joined: 18 Jan 2008 Posts: 1208

Losing Diop will hurt them. He was younger/quicker than Dampier, and their only reliable backup 5.

Don't see how this trade makes them all that better. Definitely still looking up at Lakers, Suns, Spurs.

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NBATV is hosting a press conference for the Kidd trade in 10 minutes.

I'll have a recap.
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ESPN will also have live coverage of the press conference in a few minutes.

Also reported on ESPN, Kidd will wear number 2 (?) and will be in the lineup tomorrow for Dallas.
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This is better deal then they would have gotten before. They get to keep Stackhouse, if I'm not mistaken.
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The Mavericks still lack an inside presence which means Bynum will dominate like no other.

pound4pound1 · Joined: 07 Mar 2007 Posts: 3567 Location: 818 LAKER NATION

So what happens when Dampier gets his 3rd foul before halftime like he usually does?

adobo24 · Joined: 07 Jul 2004 Posts: 6804 Location: Los Angeles

Cuban

- Had the opportunity to get Jason and now was the time.
- Jason makes the ball fluid.
- Laughs that Kidd guarded Dirk during the ASG.
- Didn't want to change much but remain opportunistic.
- Informed Dirk about what was going on.
- Dirk had an input in the trade.

Avery Johnson

- Feels that they can win a championship with the 3 additions to the team.
- Kidd is their quarterback, feels that they can get touchdowns.
- Malik was considered as a throw in as a joke.
- Inches them closer, competition is fierce, they ain't afraid.
- Avery is excited.
- Wants Kidd to remain himself.
- Kidd's skill can help us get it done and close out some series.
- We're not gonna lean on him but he's gonna aid us.
- Kidd knows how to win, look at his career, refers to National Team.
- He can do many things.
- Always in evaluating mode and always looking at team.
- Spent alot of time discussing their team.
- Laughed about J.J Barea and Kidd competition, there is no comp.

Kidd

- Happy that the deal is done and happy to be back in Dallas.
- Thanked Mark Cuban, and wants to win a championship.
- Excited to be back for the 2nd time, older but he's gonna play hard.
- Wants to have fun.
- Thanked KJ, and the old Phoenix Suns. Learned alot from those veterans.
- Not an individual game, but a team game.
- Wants Dirk to be himself then work along and make each other better.
- In addition, make the team better and stay healthy.
- Wants to win the championship, no guarantees though.
- Refers back to the 2 trips to the Finals.
- Dallas has their eyes on the prize.
- Talked about jersey numbers.
- #2 because it's second time in Dallas and turned it around it could look like a 5.
- Talked about Barea and wants to develop and teach him.
- Compared the Nets from past seasons and current Mavs roster.
- They were deep and many players were in double-figures.
- It was an emotional roller coaster, it could be a TV show.
- Happy that it's all said and done.
- Loves the challenge, life has many challenges and looks forward to it.
- You win as a team and lose as a team.

Malik

- Likes the opportunities and excited to play for a contender
- Great teammates and wants to play in Dallas.

Antoine

- Happy to be back in Texas.
- Wants to play for a winning team and happy to be still with Kidd.
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Shadow · Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Posts: 5707

I wouldn't be surprised if they make a run for PJ Brown or package Terry and Stackhouse for a decent big.

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Massacre · Clublakers Moderator Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 10584

Kidd is a good acquisition and I love the guy, but there frontcourt is still soft. Kidd isn't going to defend Amare, Duncan, Bynum, or Gasol. Losing Diop will hurt big time because he was their best defensive prescence down there, in terms of shot-blocking ability. I doubt they make another move, so we'll have to see how this team does the rest of the year.
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Weezy · Joined: 03 Jun 2006 Posts: 21602 Location: Anaheim, CA

This makes them better right now and right now only. They're gonna miss Diop a little, and in the future I think they miss Harris, but for right now I think Kidd makes them better. It's a gamble overall though, not as big as the Shaq gamble because Kidd is a tripple double guy, but still a gamble because if it doesn't work you traded away a future good player in Harris. Overall they didn't give up much talent though, so pretty good deal.
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gill · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:42 pm Post subject:

It might work out for Dallas but they made it easier on us for any future matchups:

- No more Devin Harris
- Soft front court
- Go ahead and give J Kidd some open looks with his 36% FG shooting this year.
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TheGoat · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 3:15 pm Post subject:

At Laaaassst man10

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yong · Joined: 02 Apr 2006 Posts: 2011

imo, they now have a scary starting lineup and the 2nd unit backcourt , but the front court is... disagree

Dampier/ malik allen
Dirk/ juwan howard
Josh Howard/ devean george
Eddie Jones/ jerry stackhouse
Kidd/ jason terry.

on paper they are still very very good.

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Kwame's Cake · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:26 pm Post subject:

Their frontcourt is beyond pathetic... Dirk is a jumpshooting 7'0 PF... starting C is freaking Dampier... man10

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