Assists for a lifetime, the king of triple-doubles - Jason Kidd.

by ofree on 2007-04-28 18:13:28

When the webmaster wrote this article, Jason Kidd had just led the Nets to defeat the Raptors in the playoffs. In this match, he scored 16 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, dished out 19 assists, made 3 steals, and blocked 1 shot, bringing his total number of triple-doubles in the playoffs to 10, tying Wilt Chamberlain for second place on the NBA's all-time playoff triple-double list. What else can I say about such stats but "great"?

Jason Kidd is one of the most versatile guards in today's NBA, excelling in scoring, rebounding, and assisting. He leads active players in the number of triple-doubles. His primary means of scoring are from long-range shooting and driving layups. Although his shooting percentage isn't high, his court vision is excellent. Once defenders double-team him, he always manages to pass the ball at the right time and place to the open teammate. In leading fast breaks, Kidd has a natural talent. If he gets the opportunity for a fast break, even the best defensive players can only lament their inability to stop him.

Moreover, Kidd is also tenacious on defense, with solid performances in both rebounds and steals, making him one of the most balanced offensive and defensive players. Of course, what people talk about most regarding Kidd is his selfless assists. You might be able to prevent him from scoring any points, but you can't stop him from assisting others. Prioritizing assists is his style. Now at the age of 34 and troubled by knee injuries, Kidd doesn't often grab a defensive rebound and rush to the frontcourt with incredible speed like he used to, then after a beautiful move, instantly score amidst three defenders. But he's now stronger because he makes his teammates play better.

Jason Kidd may never become an MVP, but he is undoubtedly one of the greatest point guards in NBA history. He possesses the power to turn mediocrity into magic. Every team transfer involving him has improved a team's performance. He has helped Vince Carter, Kenyon Martin, Richard Jefferson, and Jeff Van Horn achieve success...

After reading this, does anyone still care that he scores zero points in some games, or that he doesn’t have a championship ring or an MVP award?

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