Besides maybe Dr. J, Jason Kidd is the most well know NBA player to ever be associated with the Nets franchise. Through all their years, whether they were playing in Long Island, New Jersey and now Brooklyn, the Nets had some good players at times, but rarely any GREAT players. Jason Kidd came to the Nets in 2001 when they traded away Stephon Marbury to get him. He instantly gave credibility to a franchise that was not being taken serious. His first full season there, the team won 26 games more than the season before, and it was definitely not a coincidence. Kidd always had the ability to make other players around him better. He was the ultimate leader on the court. In his 6 1/2 years with the Nets as a player, he averaged just under 15ppg, 9 assists, 7 rebounds and was a 5 time all-star. The team also made 2 trips to the NBA finals during his time and pumped life back into a franchise that was never looked at as a contender. Now, usually a team will not retire the jersey of someone who only played 6 seasons with a team, but you have to think him being the coach now was also involved in the decision. Not too mention he set numerous franchise records in just those 6 short seasons. Congrats coach Kidd, it is well deserved. Hit the jump.
(Video) NBA: Kevin Garnett Fires Back At Lebron Over Ray Allen Comments
Yesterday, we ran the story about Lebron James feeling Kevin Garnett & Paul Pierce owe former Celtics teammate Ray Allen an apology. Lebron felt that after the way KG & Pierce treated Allen for leaving Boston to join the Heat, that they were hypocrites for themselves leaving Boston for Brooklyn. Lebron does have a point. I know Garnett & Pierce were technically traded, but it was a trade they both wanted to happen, which is why KG waived his no-trade clause so the deal would go through. Even former Celtics coach Doc Rivers made sure he got out of town before Boston became a rebuilding team. KG, never one to back down from something fired back at Lebron. Hit the jump.
(Photo) MLB: Fan Shows Love For Weed, Hip Hop & Baseball In One Simple Pic
The Bay area has a long hip-hop history. Everyone from Mac Dre, E-40, Too Short and more have repped the “Yay Area” for years. Hip hop heads you will remember “The Luniz” and the biggest record they ever hard “I got 5 On It”. It’s a classic record, especially among smokers, that still gets airplay today. During this week’s playoff series in Oakland, one baseball fan showed his love for all of this with one creative Oakland A’s jersey. Hit the jump for the photo and the video for the song.
(Photos) NFL: Terrible News, Adrian Peterson’s 2 Year Old Son Attacked, Found Unresponsive!
This is some disturbing news we are learning this morning. The 2 year old son of Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, was attacked and found unresponsive by police. The boy was allegedly beaten by the man his mother is currently dating. Peterson and his baby mother are not together. This story is just disgusting to even hear about. Hit the jump for more details.
NBA: This Dude Needs Help! Michael Beasley Needs Medical Attention After Punching HIMSELF!
I am confused why the Heat even bothered taking a chance on Michael Beasley to begin with. I can only assume since they are a championship team and have leaders like Lebron and D-Wade, that they think that will help in keeping Beasley focused. Well we are off to a weird start already. Hit the jump to see what this guy did now.
(Photos) Boxing: Look What The First Openly Gay Boxer Is Going To Wear For His Fight
This Saturday all boxing fans will be focused on Las Vegas as Timothy Bradley takes on Juan Manuel Marquez. However there is a fight on the undercard that will attract attention as well. Orlando Cruz, who recently came out that he is gay, will be in his first fight since his announcement. With that said, he is holding nothing back when it comes to his fight gear. Complete with pink gloves and a rainbow outfit, he is putting his personal life on display along with his career. The fight is expected to draw attention from groups outside of boxing for obvious reasons. Just by stepping in the ring could inspire other people who are scared to admit they are gay to do so. Cruz is no push over, he has a record of 20-2-1 (10 KO’s), but this will by far be the most important fight of his career after making an announcement like that. Hit the jump for the pics.
