Kidd's scoring woes may point to fatigue

[Legacy]

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Since the Nets are fighting for their playoff lives with only 12 games left, it makes perfect sense they would lean heavily on Jason Kidd. But it's possible that recent wear and tear may be taking a toll on Kidd, at least in one aspect of his game.

In 12 games in March, Kidd is averaging 9.6 points, exactly four points below his season average. Over that same time, Kidd has averaged 38.1 minutes per game, a little more than one minute more than he's averaged for the season and about a minute more than his career average.

That may not seem like much, but even the slightest increase in playing time could affect a player who turned 34 last Friday, especially this late in the season. So might the cracked rib he suffered last month or the severe cold he played through two weeks ago.

However, if Kidd's legs are feeling any heavier, he isn't saying. He swears he feels "great" and that he's not looking for any extra time on the bench.</div>

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[NJNetz]

Yea I really think Kidd might be a little tired. We don't expect 20 ppg every night from him but at least 11-15 ppg. That's the only part of his game that has slowed down a bit.



Lol I was thinking who the hell is Legacy? A new active member?

 

[Legacy]

<div class="quote_poster">Mercury Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">
Lol I was thinking who the hell is Legacy? A new active member?</div>

What do you think of the new name?

 

[NJNetz]

Definitely better, I mean who is the hell is Carter anyway? NBDL? WNBA?

 

[AMS_ICE]

I agree. It's a case of fatigue. But I also think it's frustration. He's worked the hardest while others take a day off. And often this season, freakin' Frank took the ball from him and yet expects him to produce big for them.