GodSaveTheKnicks wrote:

knickscity wrote:They both can run an offense, but Kidd brought more of an impact on the floor due to his defense and rebounding.

Couldn't go wrong with either, but i would pick Kidd.

I'd take Kidd because of his defense. Dude carried the Nets with players whose ceilings we've all seen to the Finals TWICE!

What I was reacting to was the comment about Kidd getting beat in the finals twice during his prime, and looking at the fact that if Nash was to get a title at this point with the Lakers, he would not be the top dog on that team. I thought the poster I was commenting on had dismissed Kidd's accomplishment with the Nets.

Paladin55 wrote:

GodSaveTheKnicks wrote:

knickscity wrote:They both can run an offense, but Kidd brought more of an impact on the floor due to his defense and rebounding.

Couldn't go wrong with either, but i would pick Kidd.

I'd take Kidd because of his defense. Dude carried the Nets with players whose ceilings we've all seen to the Finals TWICE!

Probably strong words on my part because I like Nash, who is a great player and may be the funniest guy in the league based on some of the things I've seem from him.

What I was reacting to was the comment about Kidd getting beat in the finals twice during his prime, and looking at the fact that if Nash was to get a title at this point with the Lakers, he would not be the top dog on that team. I thought the poster I was commenting on had dismissed Kidd's accomplishment with the Nets.

I think people will be telling their kids about both guys for a long tie. Top 10 easily all time.

I'd put The Glove somwheres in there. He had Kidd defense with Nash offensive ability. I think both were better passers but no1 talked trash like the Glove.

knicks1248 wrote:IMO It's almost impossible to pick one, it's like saying who would you start your franchise with Magic, Bird or MJ.

Even now with both being quality pg's but a little pass there prime..kidd to me has been the smartest PG in the league for a while, but nash can run an offense better then any other pg in the league not name chris paul. no player has shot the ball better(nash) from the perimeter since MJ..

Just curious to know what some of you think

I'd Pick Kidd
Nash in prime was during MDA tenure & Suns success never got out of west to a nba final
Nash great fast player growing & leading in PG stats

think Kidd in prime led in many PG stats ..suppose to be assists PG leader? or close to record
2 NJ Nets team to elite status, 2 nba finals with Nets though lost to LAL & SPURs 2 teams both
owning what? 8-10 NBA titles between each organization

even after losing & no more of same Nets teams Kidd Led NJ to beatups of decent playoff teams then
such as the then Pistons, Pacers, Celtics ,Bucks prior to leaving NJ.

Both Nash and Kidd are future HOF

RonRon wrote:

loweyecue wrote:Kidd, he took a second rte Nets team to the finals twice - Kidd has the ability to impose his will on ateam and kind of force them to win. I haven't seen that in too many players outside of Kobe, MJ, Shaq etc. Yes Nash makes everyone better, Kidd makes everyone care about winning within the context of a game. Exactly what Melo needs in my opinion. I am very happy with this signing.

Both Kidd and Nash, are both generals, on and off the court.
No doubt about it, as a basketball player, Nash can still physically run a team, while Kidd no longer can.
Kidd however plays much less minutes but can defend SG/SF with his size/strength while Nash will get killed by anyone.

I feel we should get another apprentice with potential, so Kidd can mentor him.
I am not sure if it should be a undrafted PG like Machado or a player like Terrence Williams.

Or even players like Randy Foye, Nate Robinson, Danny Green, Gary Neal....

The other thing I liked about Kidd over Nash is that it doesn't have that trickle down negative effect: No Shump included, and no other parts that can possibly be used to snag Camby (Gaz, Jorts, TD).