Jason Kidd on Jayson Tatum: He's one of the best players in the world
Noah Dalzell: Jason Kidd asked to evaluate the job the Mavs have done defensively on Jayson Tatum: “He’s one of the best players in the world, so you’re trying to just make it tough.”
Source: x.com
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Annual trip to Greece for members of the #Bucks is underway. Noted skills coach Drew Hanlen (Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum) is also part of the traveling party. – 3:43 PM
Annual trip to Greece for members of the #Bucks is underway. Noted skills coach Drew Hanlen (Joel Embiid, Jayson Tatum) is also part of the traveling party. – 3:43 PM
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Jayson Tatum says he watched the Panthers and Matthew Tkachuk last night. Isn’t exactly certain on all the rules of hockey, but is rooting for his former schoolmate to get this done. – 2:46 PM
Jayson Tatum says he watched the Panthers and Matthew Tkachuk last night. Isn’t exactly certain on all the rules of hockey, but is rooting for his former schoolmate to get this done. – 2:46 PM
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Anyway
Porzingis injury should help Dallas get to 100+ points comfortably for the rest of the series
And Tatum/Celtics shooters might want to actually make shots going forward. We’ve only just begun *Ric Flair voice* – 2:40 PM
Anyway
Porzingis injury should help Dallas get to 100+ points comfortably for the rest of the series
And Tatum/Celtics shooters might want to actually make shots going forward. We’ve only just begun *Ric Flair voice* – 2:40 PM
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“In America nothing is good enough and it’s about what you can do for me right now,” Celtics head coach Joe Mazzula said as part of his response to a Brazilian media member who asked if he agreed if Jayson Tatum is playing his best basketball right now. – 2:27 PM
“In America nothing is good enough and it’s about what you can do for me right now,” Celtics head coach Joe Mazzula said as part of his response to a Brazilian media member who asked if he agreed if Jayson Tatum is playing his best basketball right now. – 2:27 PM
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Derrick Jones said the crowds they’ve shown Tatum isn’t just a Tatum thing. Their philosophy is that they don’t want any #Celtics getting straight line access to the rim. – 1:46 PM
Derrick Jones said the crowds they’ve shown Tatum isn’t just a Tatum thing. Their philosophy is that they don’t want any #Celtics getting straight line access to the rim. – 1:46 PM
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Jason Kidd: “Holiday is very comfortable in the dunker. He plays as a big.”
Stressed that Holiday isn’t just a scorer down there, but also a playmaker. That’s been a big theme from the first two games, how the Celtics guards have operated down low, forcing Dallas’ guards to be… – 1:41 PM
Jason Kidd: “Holiday is very comfortable in the dunker. He plays as a big.”
Stressed that Holiday isn’t just a scorer down there, but also a playmaker. That’s been a big theme from the first two games, how the Celtics guards have operated down low, forcing Dallas’ guards to be… – 1:41 PM
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Jason Kidd calls Jayson Tatum, “one of the best players in the world.” #Celtics #Mavericks #NBAFinals – 1:37 PM
Jason Kidd calls Jayson Tatum, “one of the best players in the world.” #Celtics #Mavericks #NBAFinals – 1:37 PM
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Mavericks’ Jason Kidd on Celtics’ Jayson Tatum: “He’s one of the best players in the world.” – 1:36 PM
Mavericks’ Jason Kidd on Celtics’ Jayson Tatum: “He’s one of the best players in the world.” – 1:36 PM
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New story: Jason Kidd said the #Mavs need someone outside of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to step up on the offensive end.
Assuming Irving returns to form in Game 3, who’s it going to be? dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:29 PM
New story: Jason Kidd said the #Mavs need someone outside of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to step up on the offensive end.
Assuming Irving returns to form in Game 3, who’s it going to be? dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 12:29 PM
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Anyone want to read about the actual basketball being played during the NBA Finals? Lifting players up instead of tearing them down? Then this story is for you!
Jayson Tatum has not been nearly as bad as his haters proclaim:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/ja… – 12:04 PM
Anyone want to read about the actual basketball being played during the NBA Finals? Lifting players up instead of tearing them down? Then this story is for you!
Jayson Tatum has not been nearly as bad as his haters proclaim:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/ja… – 12:04 PM
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Most career playoff points by a player in the Finals:
2,634 — Tatum
2,304 — Brown
2,245 — Horford
2,140 — Kyrie
1,462 — Luka
1,442 — Jrue
858 — White
369 — Hardaway pic.twitter.com/1lbIjI14qN – 11:01 AM
Most career playoff points by a player in the Finals:
2,634 — Tatum
2,304 — Brown
2,245 — Horford
2,140 — Kyrie
1,462 — Luka
1,442 — Jrue
858 — White
369 — Hardaway pic.twitter.com/1lbIjI14qN – 11:01 AM
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Mon Beyond the Arc w/ @AshNicoleMoss & @sportsreiter
-Dan Hurley passes on Lakers
-Boston two wins from 18th title
-Does it matter if Jayson Tatum isn’t the Celtics “best player”?
-Can Kyrie snap out of it?
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Mon Beyond the Arc w/ @AshNicoleMoss & @sportsreiter
-Dan Hurley passes on Lakers
-Boston two wins from 18th title
-Does it matter if Jayson Tatum isn’t the Celtics “best player”?
-Can Kyrie snap out of it?
🎧listen/subscribe
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Off Jayson Tatum passes in the NBA Finals, Jrue Holiday and Derrick White have an 84.4 eFG% combined (White 5/8 with four 3-pointers, Jrue 6/8 with one 3-pointer).
Tatum assisted on all 11 makes. – 3:38 PM
Off Jayson Tatum passes in the NBA Finals, Jrue Holiday and Derrick White have an 84.4 eFG% combined (White 5/8 with four 3-pointers, Jrue 6/8 with one 3-pointer).
Tatum assisted on all 11 makes. – 3:38 PM
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Starters the last time Boston lost in Dallas:
Celtics —
Smart
Schroder
Tatum
R. Williams
Horford
Mavs —
Luka
Hardaway
Finney-Smith
Porzingis
Powell pic.twitter.com/sEXkWuSD93 – 2:41 PM
Starters the last time Boston lost in Dallas:
Celtics —
Smart
Schroder
Tatum
R. Williams
Horford
Mavs —
Luka
Hardaway
Finney-Smith
Porzingis
Powell pic.twitter.com/sEXkWuSD93 – 2:41 PM
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GAME 2 PODCAST
— Jayson Tatum, despite the shooting numbers, did everything he needed to do.
— The Celtics won on one of their worst shooting nights.
— Luka’s first half was special. The defense on him after that was too.
And more. Full episode: patreon.com/posts/video-ta… pic.twitter.com/EYrNOhzNnD – 2:01 PM
GAME 2 PODCAST
— Jayson Tatum, despite the shooting numbers, did everything he needed to do.
— The Celtics won on one of their worst shooting nights.
— Luka’s first half was special. The defense on him after that was too.
And more. Full episode: patreon.com/posts/video-ta… pic.twitter.com/EYrNOhzNnD – 2:01 PM
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The accidental kernel of truth in Jason Kidd’s off day comment wasn’t that Jayson Tatum wasn’t Boston’s best player … it’s that he didn’t need to be.
nytimes.com/athletic/55529… – 9:10 AM
The accidental kernel of truth in Jason Kidd’s off day comment wasn’t that Jayson Tatum wasn’t Boston’s best player … it’s that he didn’t need to be.
nytimes.com/athletic/55529… – 9:10 AM
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What if Jason Kidd wasn’t playing mind games and what if they DID work? 🧘🏻
– 8:52 AM
What if Jason Kidd wasn’t playing mind games and what if they DID work? 🧘🏻
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New for @TheAthleticNBA
– Jason Kidd had to try goading the Celtics into beating themselves … because his Mavericks can’t beat them. nytimes.com/athletic/55529… – 8:36 AM
New for @TheAthleticNBA
– Jason Kidd had to try goading the Celtics into beating themselves … because his Mavericks can’t beat them. nytimes.com/athletic/55529… – 8:36 AM
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New: While Jason Kidd is playing mind games off the floor, a subtle tweak to the Celtics offense by Joe Mazzulla has helped to take away the Mavericks’ biggest postseason strength, leading to a 2-0 series lead: masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 8:35 AM
New: While Jason Kidd is playing mind games off the floor, a subtle tweak to the Celtics offense by Joe Mazzulla has helped to take away the Mavericks’ biggest postseason strength, leading to a 2-0 series lead: masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 8:35 AM
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New on BSJ: Jason Kidd tried a mind trick. It backfired and became the most unselfish night two superstars could have
bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/06/10/kar… – 4:34 AM
New on BSJ: Jason Kidd tried a mind trick. It backfired and became the most unselfish night two superstars could have
bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/06/10/kar… – 4:34 AM
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Jason Kidd tried to drive a wedge between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Their response?
One of their best playmaking games together of their careers. Now they’re 2 wins away from being champions.
“How they work together is something that is sacred and something that can’t – 3:14 AM
Jason Kidd tried to drive a wedge between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Their response?
One of their best playmaking games together of their careers. Now they’re 2 wins away from being champions.
“How they work together is something that is sacred and something that can’t – 3:14 AM
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If Jason Kidd called the Sultan of Stat the best numbers/information guy in the league, no one would bat an eye.
@DickLipe with the goods on Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard and a Game 2 Finals victory for the Celtics: pic.twitter.com/aCHiKZcVV7 – 2:50 AM
If Jason Kidd called the Sultan of Stat the best numbers/information guy in the league, no one would bat an eye.
@DickLipe with the goods on Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Payton Pritchard and a Game 2 Finals victory for the Celtics: pic.twitter.com/aCHiKZcVV7 – 2:50 AM
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Luka is hurting. Kyrie is struggling. And Jason Kidd’s mind game didn’t work. All are ingredients in a recipe for the Dallas Mavericks’ 2-0 deficit at the NBA Finals, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/55528… – 11:56 PM
Luka is hurting. Kyrie is struggling. And Jason Kidd’s mind game didn’t work. All are ingredients in a recipe for the Dallas Mavericks’ 2-0 deficit at the NBA Finals, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/55528… – 11:56 PM
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Jason Kidd dared the Jays to splinter. They combined for 19 assists tonight, two fewer than Kidd’s entire team. – 10:29 PM
Jason Kidd dared the Jays to splinter. They combined for 19 assists tonight, two fewer than Kidd’s entire team. – 10:29 PM
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Doncic misses the three and the Mavs aren’t fouling. Celtics take a 2-0 Finals lead back to Dallas after Tatum and Brown combine for 19 assists. Jason Kidd tried to drive a wedge, but they’ve seen that move plenty of times and didn’t flinch. – 10:27 PM
Doncic misses the three and the Mavs aren’t fouling. Celtics take a 2-0 Finals lead back to Dallas after Tatum and Brown combine for 19 assists. Jason Kidd tried to drive a wedge, but they’ve seen that move plenty of times and didn’t flinch. – 10:27 PM
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Derrick White knocks down a 3, Jason Kidd calls timeout, and that should just about do it here in Boston. – 10:19 PM
Derrick White knocks down a 3, Jason Kidd calls timeout, and that should just about do it here in Boston. – 10:19 PM
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Jrue Holiday playing like HE was the one who took it personally when Jason Kidd said Jaylen Brown was the best player on the Celtics. (23 points on 10-12 shooting and eight rebounds through three quarters.) – 9:55 PM
Jrue Holiday playing like HE was the one who took it personally when Jason Kidd said Jaylen Brown was the best player on the Celtics. (23 points on 10-12 shooting and eight rebounds through three quarters.) – 9:55 PM
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I suspect it’s almost time for Jason Kidd to spill a cup of soda on the court… – 9:43 PM
I suspect it’s almost time for Jason Kidd to spill a cup of soda on the court… – 9:43 PM
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Jason Kidd spent the first 30 seconds of the time out “talking” to referees Tony Brothers & Bill Kennedy. He wasn’t happy. – 9:35 PM
Jason Kidd spent the first 30 seconds of the time out “talking” to referees Tony Brothers & Bill Kennedy. He wasn’t happy. – 9:35 PM
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Jason Kidd is going to come into Game 3 saying that Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White are Boston’s second, third, and fourth-best players. – 9:27 PM
Jason Kidd is going to come into Game 3 saying that Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White are Boston’s second, third, and fourth-best players. – 9:27 PM
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Here’s what Jason Kidd & co. went to out of timeout. Boston leaves Derrick Jones Jr. wide open again above the break, Derrick White is conceding that shot. He can’t make them pay. pic.twitter.com/XSTbzDAWqW – 9:07 PM
Here’s what Jason Kidd & co. went to out of timeout. Boston leaves Derrick Jones Jr. wide open again above the break, Derrick White is conceding that shot. He can’t make them pay. pic.twitter.com/XSTbzDAWqW – 9:07 PM
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Tatum taking this shot is perfect timing, as Doris says that he won’t be affected by Jason Kidd proclaiming Jaylen Brown as the best player on the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/4cjSXofD0L – 8:24 PM
Tatum taking this shot is perfect timing, as Doris says that he won’t be affected by Jason Kidd proclaiming Jaylen Brown as the best player on the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/4cjSXofD0L – 8:24 PM
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Bad use of a challenge by Jason Kidd.
Foul on Washington upheld, two free throws for Derrick White, Dallas loses its challenge. – 8:21 PM
Bad use of a challenge by Jason Kidd.
Foul on Washington upheld, two free throws for Derrick White, Dallas loses its challenge. – 8:21 PM
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“You’re trying something. Why? Because you’re worried. Because after you saw what you saw in Game 1 … [you] might not have enough to beat these boys.” 😳
@stephenasmith reacts to Jason Kidd’s comments on Jaylen Brown being the best player on the Celtics 👀 pic.twitter.com/lEv5Ifhbk8 – 7:48 PM
“You’re trying something. Why? Because you’re worried. Because after you saw what you saw in Game 1 … [you] might not have enough to beat these boys.” 😳
@stephenasmith reacts to Jason Kidd’s comments on Jaylen Brown being the best player on the Celtics 👀 pic.twitter.com/lEv5Ifhbk8 – 7:48 PM
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“It certainly adds some spice to the series”
#Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle responds to the comment Jason Kidd made about Jaylen Brown being the #Celtics best player with @TheFrankIsola and @GregAnthony50. pic.twitter.com/7ZyUwfZl3L – 7:28 PM
“It certainly adds some spice to the series”
#Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle responds to the comment Jason Kidd made about Jaylen Brown being the #Celtics best player with @TheFrankIsola and @GregAnthony50. pic.twitter.com/7ZyUwfZl3L – 7:28 PM
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Jason Kidd says he continues to be a gametime decision, but Luka Dončić looked pretty good warming up before Game 2 pic.twitter.com/T4vwdLENvj – 6:50 PM
Jason Kidd says he continues to be a gametime decision, but Luka Dončić looked pretty good warming up before Game 2 pic.twitter.com/T4vwdLENvj – 6:50 PM
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Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Jason Kidd says Luka Doncic suffered his chest contusion by either “taking a charge or diving on the floor.” Reiterates that he’s questionable and they’ll see how he feels. – 6:30 PM
Jason Kidd says Luka Doncic suffered his chest contusion by either “taking a charge or diving on the floor.” Reiterates that he’s questionable and they’ll see how he feels. – 6:30 PM
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Luka is questionable. Will go through warmups and see how he feels. Thoracic injury was suffered either taking a charge or diving for a loose ball, per Jason Kidd. – 6:28 PM
Luka is questionable. Will go through warmups and see how he feels. Thoracic injury was suffered either taking a charge or diving for a loose ball, per Jason Kidd. – 6:28 PM
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Luka Doncic got hurt by diving on the floor or taking a charge according to Jason Kidd. He’s still questionable at this point awaiting how he warms up. – 6:27 PM
Luka Doncic got hurt by diving on the floor or taking a charge according to Jason Kidd. He’s still questionable at this point awaiting how he warms up. – 6:27 PM
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Jason Kidd says he Luka Doncic suffered his chest contusion by either “taking a charge or diving on the floor.” Reiterates that he’s questionable and they’ll see how he feels. – 6:27 PM
Jason Kidd says he Luka Doncic suffered his chest contusion by either “taking a charge or diving on the floor.” Reiterates that he’s questionable and they’ll see how he feels. – 6:27 PM
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Jason Kidd says they’ll make a decision on Luka Doncic once he goes through warm ups. Thinks Luka got the injury diving on the floor for a loose ball – 6:27 PM
Jason Kidd says they’ll make a decision on Luka Doncic once he goes through warm ups. Thinks Luka got the injury diving on the floor for a loose ball – 6:27 PM
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Jason Kidd spilled soda on the NBA Finals. I’ve seen this before.
nypost.com/2024/06/09/spo… – 4:14 PM
Jason Kidd spilled soda on the NBA Finals. I’ve seen this before.
nypost.com/2024/06/09/spo… – 4:14 PM
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“J Kidd’s a vet, he knows how to stir the pot a little bit.”
@davidaldridgedc reacts to Jason Kidd’s comments regarding Jaylen Brown being Boston’s best player
@TermineRadio | @GregAnthony50 | #NBAFinals
Hear more coverage of the NBA Finals on NBA Radio sxm.app.link/NBAFinals-Inte… pic.twitter.com/QfTVrRJq6A – 8:30 PM
“J Kidd’s a vet, he knows how to stir the pot a little bit.”
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“I don’t think he’s lying. … He’s guarding Luka, he’s guarding the best player. … Where does your best player have a such heavy load on the offensive end and then just as equal heavy load on the defense end?”
Jrue Holiday on Jason Kidd saying Jaylen Brown is the best player – 8:22 PM
“I don’t think he’s lying. … He’s guarding Luka, he’s guarding the best player. … Where does your best player have a such heavy load on the offensive end and then just as equal heavy load on the defense end?”
Jrue Holiday on Jason Kidd saying Jaylen Brown is the best player – 8:22 PM
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“I don’t think he’s lying. … He’s guarding Luka, he’s guarding the best player. … Where does your best player have a such heavy load on the offensive end and then just as equal heavy load on the defense end?”
Jrue Holiday on Jason Kidd saying Jaylen Brown is the best player – 8:21 PM
“I don’t think he’s lying. … He’s guarding Luka, he’s guarding the best player. … Where does your best player have a such heavy load on the offensive end and then just as equal heavy load on the defense end?”
Jrue Holiday on Jason Kidd saying Jaylen Brown is the best player – 8:21 PM
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Jason Kidd made headlines today by saying Jaylen Brown is Boston’s best player. Hear Jrue Holiday react to those comments with @TermineRadio and @GregAnthony50 #NBAFinals
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Jason Kidd made headlines today by saying Jaylen Brown is Boston’s best player. Hear Jrue Holiday react to those comments with @TermineRadio and @GregAnthony50 #NBAFinals
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NBA Finals: Jayson Tatum and Co. respond after Jason Kidd reveals who he thinks is the best player on Celtics cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-f… – 3:39 PM
NBA Finals: Jayson Tatum and Co. respond after Jason Kidd reveals who he thinks is the best player on Celtics cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-f… – 3:39 PM
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Jason Kidd on Celtics, ‘Well, Jaleyn [Brown] is their best player’
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Jason Kidd on Celtics, ‘Well, Jaleyn [Brown] is their best player’
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Jason Kidd said Jaylen Brown is Boston’s best player. Is he right? I wrote up my take on The Finder. tomthefinder.com/p/is-jaylen-br… pic.twitter.com/QdQVzLG7WP – 2:40 PM
Jason Kidd said Jaylen Brown is Boston’s best player. Is he right? I wrote up my take on The Finder. tomthefinder.com/p/is-jaylen-br… pic.twitter.com/QdQVzLG7WP – 2:40 PM
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Jason Kidd: “Well, Jaylen’s their best player…”
The mind games are on. pic.twitter.com/mFwMy17S8A – 2:01 PM
Jason Kidd: “Well, Jaylen’s their best player…”
The mind games are on. pic.twitter.com/mFwMy17S8A – 2:01 PM
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