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Because he was "old."
Tell me why Dallas let Steve Nash go and I think you'll find your answer.
Because he was "old."
A.J. on TNT whining like a baby. They asked why Kidd was on the bench at the end, and he said he wanted to spread the floor with all his shooters. (Damp?) He said the Mavs ran a great play, but Nowitzki "got his shirt pulled a couple of times".
Kenny and Barkley just -slapped him about having Kidd on the bench. Both said that if you're going to have Kidd on the bench in crunch time, there was no reason to make a trade like that.
Sorry, but with all the calls the Mavs got tonight, for A.J. to be whining about Dirk getting his shirt pulled at the end just shows that the Mav's biggest problem is the coach. He was stupid for pulling Kidd. And that shirt-pulling comment is the mark of a loser. It was a close game all the way, and making excuses like that just makes him look weak.
Kidd didn't look all that pleased either. Aw.
well, that's for Avery to explain to Kidd. Good luck.
As for Avery wanting to spread the floor, I didn't see ANY attempt to set up for a possible three, the Spurs played them knowing they were going for a tie and both Dirk and Terry made it pretty obvious.
What the , Avery? What are you doing?
Not only did you blow it by not having Kidd out there at the end, but now you have Avery pulling this unnecessary power trip by not having him out there. Kidd has to be wondering what the he was brought here to do. Even if they don't put up the game-winning/tying shot with that last attempt, I guarantee they would have at least had a better CHANCE with Kidd out there.
It's like this that has Mavs fans, and now some media, questioning the value of Avery in Dallas.
And all the Mavs fans are "wringing their hands" in disgust for that move too. Avery will be roundly criticized for weeks for this move - and he should be.
Let's see:
Phil J - 9 les
Pop - 4 les
Riley - 4 les
Avery - 1 finals choke of all chokes
Kidd is tremendous at finding the open man, better than anybody else in the league (still). But he is no longer the type of PG who can create open looks for other players.
If you have one play left and you're down by a basket, you put your five best players on the floor.
AJ should remember that he was on the floor once with a game winning shot, and God knows how much he couldn't shoot to save his life.
I agree that he should have been on the floor. But he's still not a guy who is going to get anybody else open looks. However, if they are open at all, he'll find them.
What I find really fantastic is that the Mavs traded 2 of their youngest, most athletic players that gave us fits and mortgaged the future of the franchise for a guy they have to bench at the most crucial part of the game because he is such a liability in the half court set.
I'm sure they won't bench Kidd again. Avery's forced to play him for the next last minute play they have called in whatever game comes up next.
Future game in Crunchtime: Kidd for the brick!
I love it, Catch-22 for Avery.
Avery has always been a sell out, a loser, and whiner. Some people just can't past him hitting a jumper once in the Finals.
Why you all mad at Avery? He gave the Spurs the sure win tonight with that decision.
Avery is a ing crybaby. I can't believe we retired his sorry ass jersey.
No one's "mad" at Avery, just commenting on how he's always been overhyped as a coach, this Kidd decision completely cemented it.
I found it hilarious and knew immediately that everyone watching would be up in arms in puzzlement about it.
correction.... 25.
Going to the "Dirk got his jersey tugged a couple times" is weak.
oh well.......at least he didn't bring up our "bear hug defense"
i hate that got
Duncan was getting so mauled in the first quarter his jersey was untucked until he could tuck it in at the line.
I have always thought the similarities were uncanny between Avery Johnson coaching the Mavs and Barry Switzer coaching the Cowboys. Both took over extremely talented teams, and both managed to screw it up by getting out-coached, and making stupid decisions. The only difference is, Switzer did manage to get one championship.
Jason Kidd has to be wondering what kind of unlucky star he was born under. To have gone through a 47 minute battle like that one and spend the last minute riding the bench. And then to have the coach say that the difference in the game was a shirt-pull? You know he must think about the opportunity he had to come to SA a few years ago.
[I know this doesn't have anything to do with anything, but seriously... if you put a Don King wig on A.J., and dyed it blue, wouldn't he look like a little troll doll?]
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