Magic scouting Kidd for Lakers?

[NJNetz]

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Lakers minority owner Magic Johnson sat in the first row at the Meadowlands on Monday night and it's unclear if he was scouting Jason Kidd for Jerry Buss. During the All-Star Break, when talks with the Lakers heated up, Kidd sounded upbeat about playing for the Lakers, raising speculation he initiated the talks.</div>
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What is there to scout?