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Jason Kidd is Giving Away His Gold Medal
The shiny piece is going to the wife of a Vegas casino owner.
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Jason Kidd Is Giving Away His Gold Medal
FanHouse — ... Kidd isn't exactly Charles Barkley, so I'll choose to believe that it's not gambling related either. What about that part about Kidd saying he'd make a deal with Steve's better half? A deal involves two parties, so what was Mrs. Wynn's end of the bargain? We'll probably never know, but it's likely that she was responsible for providing some out-of-this world hospitality to Kidd during his stay, which must have included something that he's extremely thankful for. [via SLAM]   Permalink | Email this ...

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