Rumor: Warriors Interested in Jason Kidd

by Atma Brother ONE on Feb 18, 2007 10:46 AM PST in Rumors

From the always entertaining Peter Vecsey of the New York Post:

Within the last week the Warriors, I'm informed, have communicated interest in the Oakland-native and certainly flaunt more than enough assets to outbid the Lakers for his services. I do not know the principles involved, or even if an actual offer was made.

Would the Nets accept, say, Jason Richardson (four years and $55M left after this one), Adonal Foyle (two years and $19M) and rising-free-agent Michael Pietrus? If Jason Collins (two years and $12.3M) were included in the deal, most certainly!

I always joke that if Vecsey says something is going to happen, there's no way in hell it's actually going to happen. Jokes aside, Vecsey was the first one to write about Allen Iverson being traded, so maybe there's some truth about a Kidd to the Dubs deal.

Judging from the GSoM community's posts any time Jason Richardson is mentioned in a trade rumor, most people here would be sent to tears if the Warriors moved him. The reasons are manifold: he's the heart and soul of this team, unlike Warrior owner Chris Cohan and President Robert Rowell he's in touch with the fans, and before this year's nasty injuries you could bank on him to step up his game to the next level every season.

The Duke Killa.

As for Kidd, how could you not love this East Bay product? He's aged like fine wine and is the closest thing this league has to Oscar Robertson right now. Kidd is currently dropping an eye-popping 14.3ppg, 8.0 rpg, 8.7 apg, and 1.7 thefts (check his numbers). He would immediately help the Warriors in areas which they struggle mightily- ball handling, passing, rebounding, defense, and court savvy.

Props to loyal GSoM community member mike d for linking to this rumor. Head on over to his diary j-kidd coming home? for more discussion about JKidd as a Warrior.

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uhh...

I'd have to murder Mullin if he gave up j-rich and monta for a guy who should retire already.

If you take a look out of your windows, you can now see Dallas, TX. Quite the site, no?

by coma @ Golden State Of Mind on Feb 18, 2007 11:11 AM PST reply actions

Good as Kidd is

it just doesn't make sense to trade away one of our most talented 2 guards so we can have 2 all-star point guards. Don't trade for what you don't need. Now if Kidd were 7'0" and had a nice post move it would make some sense

by FoyledAgain on Feb 18, 2007 11:50 AM PST reply actions

exactly.

I love Jason Kidd, he's one of my favorite players, but I don't understand why we would keep Baron and trade for J-Kidd.

by bradyk2 on Feb 18, 2007 11:58 AM PST reply actions

HELL NO

Adonal is 10 TIMES more valuble than that guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Zorgon on Feb 18, 2007 12:11 PM PST reply actions

maybe its not jrich that they are going to trade

but BARON!? =O

Mullin isnt Isiah. He is not going to trade for Jason Kidd and keep both Baron and Kidd. I think the assets that the warriors have that are worth more than any of what the lakers can put together is the package of: Baron Davis, Pietrus, Adonal. Makes more sense.

by ZombieWarrior on Feb 18, 2007 12:46 PM PST reply actions

I, for one,

would not be sad to see that happen. Do it!

by GameSix on Feb 20, 2007 8:13 AM PST up reply actions

baron and pietrus

for jkidd works in the espn trade machine. it wouldnt work in any trade for adonal though. i think he's actually been playin well in his limited minutes and dont really think we should trade the big guy.

by jmorales on Feb 18, 2007 1:06 PM PST reply actions

I agree, as much as I enjoy watchin Baron...

as a Warrior..he's be the better fit in this trade for us. It would leave us w/ Kidd who would be steppin down soon enough and leave us w/ Monta who may be able to develop into a good PG (we know he'd be a great 2-guard).

A trade for Kidd envolving Baron and Pietrus works on the $$ figures, and would leave us w/ a backcourt of Kidd and J-Rich, this would probably be the best rebounding backcourt in the league. Not to mention that Kidd is a tougher defender in my opinion.

I still would like to the see acuisition of big man, but if POB pans out we might be in good shape. Whaddyathink?

HE GOT IT!!!!!!!

by esco41510 on Feb 18, 2007 1:50 PM PST reply actions

Defending

I would say that BD has been playing some pretty good D this season, much better than the previous. Part of that probably has to do with his physical conditioning (much better this season), but part of that also seems to be a concerted effort on his part to lead the way.

by yuletak on Feb 19, 2007 6:02 PM PST up reply actions

wonder how much

kidd will deterioriate physically in the next few years. though, so far, he's probably played more games in the last few years than Baron has his whole career. If possible, i would do it.

by dj fuzzylogic on Feb 18, 2007 2:12 PM PST reply actions

Not worth the trouble

I don't see it as an upgrade to our team. Kidd is no Chris Paul, Kidd is too old and too dumb and doesn't have as good a personality as Baron, let the Lakers get him instead, Kidd and Kobe together should be interesting.

by Skeptic con Urquell on Feb 18, 2007 2:46 PM PST reply actions

I would get Kidd

I would get Kidd if Baron Davis is involved.

Kidd is a local guy which would excite him and the fan base.

Kidd would love to be here.

Kidd is a star player with star appeal. He will bring more respect from around the league and from the REFS then Baron Davis will.

Star appeal attracts star appeal. Jason Kidd would have a better chance to attract people to the bay(after they open up some cap or get some people to sign cheap)

Kidd knows how to win, been to the finals, been to the playoffs numerous times, he would do what it takes to get to the playoffs and help his team along the way.

Maybe its just me, but Jason Kidd would be a better overall protege to Monta Ellis then Baron Davis would be.

Of course the negatives would be a little higher contract for the next two years.

Kidd could slow down over the next two years.

It could upset Harrington and Jackson who wanted to come to the bay and play with Davis.

Maybe some other factors I am not considering.

If they throw in Pietrus or whatever I am ok. Monta of course no. But I think it has potential to work out great.

by jpgarfunkle on Feb 18, 2007 3:58 PM PST reply actions

well....

the nets would get rid of kidd to make room for that marcus williams guy... he's like a jkidd with range!!! anyway jay kid would play the point forward slot for us just like how nelly wants it... i would give up on baron or jrich just yet. it just shows you who are the die hard warriors out there!!

gdubb

by gogomaplata on Feb 18, 2007 5:35 PM PST reply actions