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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Some of you are upset, maybe even more so today, that Jefferson is gone. He has played in the Finals, been a big-time playoff performer, played hurt, worn multiple hats, had his role changed many times. But he had to go and you have to know that.
The situation was different from Jason Kidd’s in that Jefferson wanted to be here. But it wasn’t working. He went from being an above-average defender to someone who cared about scoring and making All-Star teams and paying less attention to defense. The coaching staff wasn't happy. <u>There was some definite jealousy on Jefferson’s part for Vince Carter</u> and to an extent Kidd.
Going back to last season, there were people in the locker room that thought Jefferson didn't need to have ankle surgery, that he abandoned them. Though, that's ancient history now.
But Jefferson always wanted to be the No. 1 guy. He was for stretches this year and look what happened – the Nets went 34-48. He needs to be your third-best player to be successful.</div>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Some of you are upset, maybe even more so today, that Jefferson is gone. He has played in the Finals, been a big-time playoff performer, played hurt, worn multiple hats, had his role changed many times. But he had to go and you have to know that.
The situation was different from Jason Kidd’s in that Jefferson wanted to be here. But it wasn’t working. He went from being an above-average defender to someone who cared about scoring and making All-Star teams and paying less attention to defense. The coaching staff wasn't happy. <u>There was some definite jealousy on Jefferson’s part for Vince Carter</u> and to an extent Kidd.
Going back to last season, there were people in the locker room that thought Jefferson didn't need to have ankle surgery, that he abandoned them. Though, that's ancient history now.
But Jefferson always wanted to be the No. 1 guy. He was for stretches this year and look what happened – the Nets went 34-48. He needs to be your third-best player to be successful.</div>