Complexities of the Jason Kidd Trade

Jason Kidd, a living triple-double machine. 99 career triple-doubles, to be exact, or somewhere in that ballpark. Co-Rookie of the Year back in 1995 with Grant Hill. Multiple All-Star appearances and starter for this year's squad. Fantastic NBA player, wonderful college player for 2 years with Cal with his retired #5 jersey, and sensational high school baller at St. Joseph of Notre Dame High winning the Naismith Award for the nation's top high school player as a senior who averaged 25.0 ppg, 10.0 apg, 7.0 rpg, and 7.0 spg.

Currently, he's averaging 11.3 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 10.4 apg for the lowly New Jersey Nets, surprisingly holding onto the 7th playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with a 23-30 record (0.434). A man who's about 35 years of age, yet still on top of his game. So who wouldn't want to have a guy like him on their team? That's why Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks jumped at the chance to trade for this phenomenal player. That's why LeBron James wanted the Cavs to do whatever they can to get him too.

The deal was pretty much done, sending Jason Kidd and Malik Allen to the Mavericks in exchange for Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, Devean George, 2 future first-round picks, and $3 million. Now, that's a shitload of people/money to give up. But I guess that's what you need to get further in the playoffs right? "WE BELIEVE" so. So what's the problem?

"Helllll to the nahh!!"

Devean George. Understandable. If I was him, I wouldn't want to get traded from one of the best teams to one of the worst with no chance of a major playoff run. Weirdly, he has the final say in this deal, due to his 1-year contract with the Larry Bird rights. To simplify things, he can say no to it, which he did. However, ESPN sources did say that he was willing to agree to the deal if he gets more playing time than he did for the Nets than he did starting for the Mavs. Psssh, yeah right, "playing time." Just admit that you want to play for a championship caliber team.

OK. Devean George could work out. So what's the other problem now?

"I get 30 days to rest, then I'll be right back"

Jerry Stackhouse. Direct quote. 30-day rule, spurring from Gary Payton (Boston)/Antoine Walker (Atlanta) trade in 2005 where Boston ended up with both players when the Hawks waived Payton and the Celtics signed him right back after 3 days, which is now changed to 30. Since Stackhouse's big mouth said this publicly, NBA officials didn't like it, so they might not approve it after all, because the Nets were expected to waive Stackhouse after the trade, who would then re-sign with the Mavs after 30 days.

So how does Mark Cuban feel about this?

"I hate you all!! You all go to hell!! I just want to win, damn it!!"

At least he's honest. But think hard about it, Mark. Do you really want Jason Kidd. I mean, I guess he is pretty darn good, and he did have a pretty hot wife...

...but that marriage is done, with years of accusing each other of domestic violence and whatnot. I feel sorry for the poor little kids. *Sigh* what a life. Anyways, so yeah Mark, who are you really getting in Jason Kidd? You better hope it's not this one:

Is he really going to help the Mavericks get over the hump? Maybe you should let the Nets take him. LeBron would love it. And you MUST leave some good players left in the Eastern Conference. The West can't get too dominant. C'mon, give the East a little break, Mark. Be a nice fella once in a while and take off that "MFF!" shirt and wear a shirt with a happy smiley face like the one below. The fans would LOOOOVE you.

But don't worry, you can always get some other player, and you know who's an awesome free agent?

"Name a better back-up point guard."

Gary Payton, the trash-talking glove! That's a direct quote as well. Think about it, the media would love him. The Mavs would get more exposure. The fans would love him too. Everything would work out just fine! He will be tons of fun with tons of quotes for all of us to enjoy. However, if you want him, you better act quickly, because sources said the Celtics were interested in him after failing to sign Damon "Mighty Mouse" Stoudamire. Also, you're going to hate this: the Warriors were also previously linked to the Oakland native. And "WE BELIEVE" that you don't want the Warriors to beat you again, right?

So what's your next move?

"Be a man, dooo the righht thang!"