<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Base @ Apr 23 2008, 02:28 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>It's ok to hate Kidd for what he did to the Nets, but why is everyone hating on the Mavericks too and wishing them ill? Raptor fans don't hate the Nets because Carter left and went there, they hate Carter.
I think Nets fans are just mad that Kidd got what he wanted and actually landed on a playoff team while their own team got to go fishing early, and all they got were draft picks that seriously, won't be lottery picks and Devin Harris, who is good, but will never be anywhere near what Kidd was for the Nets or take the team anywhere. I mean, you guys didn't make it into the playoffs in the East, while teams like Atlanta and Philly did, so that must be embarrassing.
So essentially, they felt ripped off by the deal and are venting their anger on both Kidd and the Mavs.</div>
honestly I'm relieved at the trade, we under achieved for the last 2+ years with little hope of getting over the hump. Personally, cashing out Kidd and getting more than I expected is very good. Maybe the best move since bringing him here in the first place.
Having him was the only consolation prize on a Nets team that never really came to greatness. I have a feeling that he may not put the Mavs over the top just yet either, but I do think if you have the right pieces Kidd can still get you far.
The Nets need some major tweaking and the Mavs may also. Therefore the 2010 potentially makes this a GREAT trade for the Nets.
But don't confuse Netsfans collective anti-Kidd issues with all-around spite and bitterness. Byron vs. Kidd is just great entertainment, as they are former associates. Like Nellie vs Dallas last year, another great story line.
Ok, maybe there's a little spite at work, but by no means do New Jersey fans have anything for Dallas like Toronto does for Carter.
and lastly, not being in the playoffs this year is less embarassing than squeaking in and being knocked out in the first round, so I'm not too unhappy, after 6 years straight it's nice to have a break and give everybody a chance to heal up and not mentally scar themselves in an unwinnable situation.