Hoops blog The Painted Area, in analyzing the Jason Kidd trade talk, takes a look at how the Nets' defense improved with the arrival of Kidd (going from 23rd in the league to 1st), and how it has fallen off in the last two years. There are other factors of course, but one conclusion is that Kidd's defensive ability has deteriorated.
- Kidd Numbers & FIBA Notes - M. Haubs - The Painted Area