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Jason Kidd

American Athlete

Born: Mar 23, 1973

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A lot of things get misinterpreted with me, I guess. Jason Kidd

Me Guess Misinterpreted Lot Get Things

Championship teams are built on being prepared, playing unselfishly and being held accountable, and that's how I expect to coach this basketball team. I am truly excited about this next phase of my basketball career. Jason Kidd

It's funny because everybody has injuries, and different teams handle them differently. Jason Kidd

Funny Everybody Because Handle Different Them Teams Injuries Differently

A lot of late nights in the gym, a lot of early mornings, especially when your friends are going out, you're going to the gym, those are the sacrifices that you have to make if you want to be an NBA basketball player. Jason Kidd

We're going to turn this team around 360 degrees. Jason Kidd

Degrees Around Going Turn Team

I think sometimes when trades are made the beginning of the season on paper, they look great. It just takes time. Sometimes the process by the media or outside influences or sources want it to be now. Sometimes it doesn't work that way. Jason Kidd

You talk about Shaq, I would put Tim Duncan in that same category. Mr. Fundamental, just kept things simple. He is a great teammate, a great player, and a great person. When you have those ingredients in a champion, you just want to be a part of that and have an opportunity to play with him. Jason Kidd

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I think we're going in the right direction. Jason Kidd

Think Direction Going Right Right Direction

When I was a little kid I used to play with guys twice my age, so, I was the last one picked, so if I picked I knew that I had to get the ball to the scorer if I wanted to stay on the court, so that was pretty much my job. Jason Kidd

The business always gets in the way of basketball. Jason Kidd

Business Way Always Gets Basketball

I don't have tapes of meditation, but I put on the meditation station. I did as a player, too. I used to always play the game before the game happened. As a coach, I do the same thing. Jason Kidd

Game Before Same Thing Meditation Too Station Put Always Tapes Did Same Happened Coach Used Play Thing Player

Apple has the radio stations, so I go R&B in the morning, and then I'll go with some hip-hop before the game. But after the game, it's more meditation music. It's not artists; it's more whatever is being played. Jason Kidd

Music Morning Game Before Whatever Meditation Stations Some More Hip-Hop Go Artists Being After Then Radio Radio Stations Apple Played

As a professional athlete, the small print says there could be a trade at some point in your career. Sometimes expected, sometimes not. You have to be able to handle that. Jason Kidd

You Sometimes Says Athlete Able Some Small Point Could Print Trade Handle Expected Your Professional Professional Athlete Career

It was part of my recruiting to go to Cal because they knew I loved to play baseball. I don't know if I was good enough to make the team, but I worked out with the guys, and it was a lot of fun. Jason Kidd

As a player, I could have the ball in my hands; I could kind of dictate what happens. I'm still learning, a young coach with young players. Sometimes I'm going to see things. They're not going to see what I see. So it's being able to translate that and help them see what I'm seeing. Jason Kidd

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I've played in small markets; I've played in big markets. For me, basketball is inside the arena. It doesn't recognize what market you're in. It's about wins and losses, and that's the way I approach it. Jason Kidd

Me You Big Approach Market Way Markets Recognize Inside About Small Arena Wins Losses Played Basketball

I've played the game for a long time. Jason Kidd

Time Game Long Long Time Played

I've always respected Coach Frank. I kind of publicly recruited him because I really need him and want him. I'm kind of the college recruiter now because he brings a lot to the table. He's had success here and understands the good and the bad, so I'm recruiting him to join my staff. Jason Kidd

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I just coach and get my guys ready. Jason Kidd

Guys Ready Get Just Coach

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