Why You Shouldn't Count the Jason Kidd Trade a Failure Yet

The Dallas Mavericks have had a series of disappointing playoff loses in a row now. First it was the loss to the Miami Heat in the 2006 NBA Finals. Holding a 2-0 lead they lost it all when Dwayne Wade torched them the next 4 games. Second it was the first round loss to the Golden State Warriors in the 2007 playoffs. Holding one of the best records in NBA history (67-15), they were the first one-seed to lose to an eight-seed in a best- of-7 playoff series. And third was the first round loss in the 2008 playoffs to the New Orleans Hornets. Despite being the lower seed many expected them to win because of the lack of playoff experience the New Orleans Hornets had.   But they lost in 5 getting torched by Chris Paul and his gang. That was also the year they traded for Jason Kidd. Mark Cuban and Avery Johnson sensed desperation in the middle of the season and decided to trade their future (Devin Harris) for now-or-never (Jason Kidd). Everyone remarked on how Jason Kidd was outplayed by Chris Paul ... (link)