Jason Kidd Unhappy? Play On Fool…
The New Jersey Nets have reportedly offered super PG Jason Kidd a 2-year contract extension, but the fact that they wouldn’t extend it to 3 years may have sparked a fire under Kidd. He sat out Wednesday’s game with a “migraine” and claims that he wasn’t sending a message to anyone, including Nets’ managment. The rumor mill says otherwise…
While you have to give Jason Kidd the benefit of the doubt here, it’s sad to see how easily a player can force a team to move him if he’s unhappy. Players sign contracts to play the one of the greatest games on the planet and the get paid handsomely for it. It’s a game… if you don’t like the team you’re on, don’t sign a contract with them when it’s time to renew - go somewhere else. Wherever you go - you’re stuck there, because that’s what you chose to do. Team owners should have the right to quit paying players who “tank it” (a la Vince Carter) or force the teams’ hand when it comes to trading them. Suspend the guy and quit paying him… he’ll be back on the court in no time.
Jason played on Friday night, but just about everyone is saying how unhappy he is (except him). If New Jersey continues to struggle, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him moved before the trade deadline.
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