I learned better?
I also (silly me) assumed Layden would do something about center. A lot of guys were potentially available. Instead all Scott did was bank everything on McDyess reviving the franchise.
I think they are very different situations. McDyess was 4 years younger and only had 2 years left on his deal. While it was a risk if it didnt work out you werent stuck long term with the consequences. While the Knicks sucked it up for the next year and a half his contract was instramental in getting us Marbury.
I'm not saying Kidd is done, but his game is a running game, he's 31 and if he's 80% of the player he was his contract is insane. 90mm is enough to strap a franchise for years. There's no saftey window for Kidd like there was McDyess, unless he retires.
As for the playoffs Frank Williams gave Kidd problems. I recall the problem in that series being KMart and Jefferson making Penny and KT look old slow and unathletic. Oh wait.. thats what they are

Would you risk building your team around Kidd? Port can I guess because of their $$$, but I dont see how the Nets can. This looks like too good and escape clause
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