Friday, May 25, 2007
Would Jason Kidd be an MVP...
if he were on the Suns now? I am a Steve Nash fan but how well would an experienced Jason Kidd, even after microfracture knee surgery, fit with D'Antoni's system and roster? For several seasons in New Jersey Kidd has been surrounded by talented but flawed players who do not play team ball. Vince Carter puts up big numbers but falls in love with the 3 point shot when he should be courting the lane, driving to the basket, and getting to the foul line. Richard Jefferson has only this season become a decent outside shooter and I don't think of him being particularly good in the clutch.
Nash and Kidd are both excellent ballhandlers and can deal with the press easily. Both can recognize when a quick outlet pass deep will lead to an easy bucket for a teammate. Even now Kidd may still be quicker down the court. Nash is a much better shooter. But Kidd is a great rebounder for a PG and really is a better rebounder than a lot of small forwards.
So if you drop Jason Kidd in Phoenix right now under the D' Antoni system what happens? I think the Suns would stay at a high level. Because Kidd is not a good shooter (and some nights he is waaaay off) Raja Bell, Barbosa, and Jones get a few more shots. And with Kidd doing some good work on the glass you would get some high-quality second-chance shots from a quick pass to an open player lurking just outside the lane.
Nash feeds Stoudamire a lot of easy buckets. I think Kidd would do the same for Shawn Marion, delivering him the ball for that little 8 foot hop shot he does so well. Kidd could easily have an MVP season working with these guys.
And if Steve went to the Nets? He'd have to play a lot of minutes and take more shots and would not get the rest breaks he does in Phoenix. Plus he would have to deal with Vince Carter's hoops petulance. Even though I like Steve Nash I think the Nets would slide a little bit. He is the two-time MVP, a great player, fun to watch, works hard to get his teammates involved, and seems like an overall good dude. But he is in the perfect system for a true point guard with skills, a classification fitting Kidd as well. Regardless, I'll enjoy it while it lasts. Go Suns!
Nash and Kidd are both excellent ballhandlers and can deal with the press easily. Both can recognize when a quick outlet pass deep will lead to an easy bucket for a teammate. Even now Kidd may still be quicker down the court. Nash is a much better shooter. But Kidd is a great rebounder for a PG and really is a better rebounder than a lot of small forwards.
So if you drop Jason Kidd in Phoenix right now under the D' Antoni system what happens? I think the Suns would stay at a high level. Because Kidd is not a good shooter (and some nights he is waaaay off) Raja Bell, Barbosa, and Jones get a few more shots. And with Kidd doing some good work on the glass you would get some high-quality second-chance shots from a quick pass to an open player lurking just outside the lane.
Nash feeds Stoudamire a lot of easy buckets. I think Kidd would do the same for Shawn Marion, delivering him the ball for that little 8 foot hop shot he does so well. Kidd could easily have an MVP season working with these guys.
And if Steve went to the Nets? He'd have to play a lot of minutes and take more shots and would not get the rest breaks he does in Phoenix. Plus he would have to deal with Vince Carter's hoops petulance. Even though I like Steve Nash I think the Nets would slide a little bit. He is the two-time MVP, a great player, fun to watch, works hard to get his teammates involved, and seems like an overall good dude. But he is in the perfect system for a true point guard with skills, a classification fitting Kidd as well. Regardless, I'll enjoy it while it lasts. Go Suns!
Labels: jason kidd, mvp, steve nash, suns
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