Kidd Wants Out
...And we don't care.
In fact, we seem to relish it right now. And while we're at it, throw Lawrence Frank overboard too. Maybe even Vince Carter.
This is state of Netsfanland right now. A sorry state, indeed.
Kidd gave life to this franchise, but he was always a bit of a moody SOB when it suited him. We forgave that and any other transgression as long as he was leading the break and bringing in wins. No longer is that the case, and now we're more than happy to part with him.
After all, if he doesn't want to be here...
But really, who can blame him? Rod Thorn seems to have stuck it out with his Big Three more than a year too long, and they've proven nothing except the Kidd/Jefferson/Kenyon Martin trio was better at getting wins. With a better bench as well (and remember how we complained about the sorry state of the bench back when the Nets were playing for championships? Some things just dont' change).
So if Kidd has given up and wants out, and he's got enough willpower to bring the Nets this far down (look at the lost looks on the Nets' faces each and every time things go to pot, which is every game at this point, and tell me they dont' somehow believe that if Kidd's heart were in it the Nets would win more games), it's time to change the mix. And quickly, although at this point missing the playoffs and getting the youngsters experience ought to take priority even if Kidd is untradeable.
Start playing Marcus Williams, Sean Williams, Josh Boone, Jefferson and even Carter together more often, and see if anything comes of it (young Marcus isn't quite sharp defensively, so expect the points parade to continue). What do the Nets have to lose except a playoff berth (and a dubious one at that)? We know, attendance, already hitting the skids, would only decrease and the Izod would be emptier than one of Bruce Ratner's suits, but face reality - the Nets, even if they back into a playoff berth, aren't going anywhere as presently comprised.
So should we continue to care about this team that gives no effort, seems resigned to its fate, and somehow can't seem to work up enough pride to get a win? If Vince Carter phones it in, Kidd mails it in, and the rest of the squad flounders helplessly? What the hell should we do?
Pray for change, and quickly. The only way it can get good is if there are significant changes made (and we know that Kidd won't get back what he should in trade, and Carter is about as untradeable as they come) and this entire squad is disbanded. This group should go there seperate ways, and the Nets should figure out how to rebuild around the Williams', Boone, Jefferson, Carter if he can't go, and that's about it. And most of those folks (save Sean Williams) should be moved if the price is right (and I don't mean for Jermaine O'Neal).
What will happen next? Unfortunately, we can only play out the string, wait for Nenad Krstic's return, and pass the time until the trade deadline, hoping that someone gives Thorn more than junk bonds for at least one of the Big Three.
Oh, and we'll have to read and hear about it ad nuseum, but that's just part of being a Netsfan.
And that's still better (at least for now) than being a Knicks fan.
Joe
In fact, we seem to relish it right now. And while we're at it, throw Lawrence Frank overboard too. Maybe even Vince Carter.
This is state of Netsfanland right now. A sorry state, indeed.
Kidd gave life to this franchise, but he was always a bit of a moody SOB when it suited him. We forgave that and any other transgression as long as he was leading the break and bringing in wins. No longer is that the case, and now we're more than happy to part with him.
After all, if he doesn't want to be here...
But really, who can blame him? Rod Thorn seems to have stuck it out with his Big Three more than a year too long, and they've proven nothing except the Kidd/Jefferson/Kenyon Martin trio was better at getting wins. With a better bench as well (and remember how we complained about the sorry state of the bench back when the Nets were playing for championships? Some things just dont' change).
So if Kidd has given up and wants out, and he's got enough willpower to bring the Nets this far down (look at the lost looks on the Nets' faces each and every time things go to pot, which is every game at this point, and tell me they dont' somehow believe that if Kidd's heart were in it the Nets would win more games), it's time to change the mix. And quickly, although at this point missing the playoffs and getting the youngsters experience ought to take priority even if Kidd is untradeable.
Start playing Marcus Williams, Sean Williams, Josh Boone, Jefferson and even Carter together more often, and see if anything comes of it (young Marcus isn't quite sharp defensively, so expect the points parade to continue). What do the Nets have to lose except a playoff berth (and a dubious one at that)? We know, attendance, already hitting the skids, would only decrease and the Izod would be emptier than one of Bruce Ratner's suits, but face reality - the Nets, even if they back into a playoff berth, aren't going anywhere as presently comprised.
So should we continue to care about this team that gives no effort, seems resigned to its fate, and somehow can't seem to work up enough pride to get a win? If Vince Carter phones it in, Kidd mails it in, and the rest of the squad flounders helplessly? What the hell should we do?
Pray for change, and quickly. The only way it can get good is if there are significant changes made (and we know that Kidd won't get back what he should in trade, and Carter is about as untradeable as they come) and this entire squad is disbanded. This group should go there seperate ways, and the Nets should figure out how to rebuild around the Williams', Boone, Jefferson, Carter if he can't go, and that's about it. And most of those folks (save Sean Williams) should be moved if the price is right (and I don't mean for Jermaine O'Neal).
What will happen next? Unfortunately, we can only play out the string, wait for Nenad Krstic's return, and pass the time until the trade deadline, hoping that someone gives Thorn more than junk bonds for at least one of the Big Three.
Oh, and we'll have to read and hear about it ad nuseum, but that's just part of being a Netsfan.
And that's still better (at least for now) than being a Knicks fan.
Joe
posted by Joe Netsfan at 10:03 PM
1 Comments:
I totally agree with you. Let Kidd go. I am sooooo sick of hearing about how "great" he is. Give me Steve Nash any day, at least that man can actually score points to help win a game!!!! Moody is an understatement. Jason Kidd reminds me a two year old throwing a temper tantrum. I have watched him all season and I think he is part of the problem with the entire team. I hope wherever he goes that he never wins a championship ring!!! I think the Nets fans are sick and tired of his whining.
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