He has been called "Ason Kidd" because he had no "J". Pundits said he had "lost a step" or a half step. And there was always that focus on the calendar. But, other than Friday night, Kidd has been playing at a higher level than at any time in the past several years. Does the criticism motivate him? Nah, he says. He just enjoys playing the game.

• Kidd playing his best ball ... just not Friday - Charley Rosen - FOX Sports
• Kidd Says He’s Still Motivated to Play at a High Level - John Eligon - New York Times
• No kiddin', Nets guard on fire - Tim Povtak - Orlando Sentinel