Does JKidd trade mean Dirks legacy is sealed?

[Nowitzki41MFFL]

If Dallas goes on to win a title in the next 2 or 3 years with Kidd at the point, people will never give Nowitzki his credit no that we have JKidd. They will just say Kidd is what won it and give him all the praise.

This saddens me because Dirk is my all-time favorite athlete and dont wanna see him labeld as an all-time choker when he is such a great basketball player, teammate and person.

[JES12]

We should deal with that stone if and when it actually happens.

[dirkforpres]

As long as we win a title, I dont care who the credit goes to. JKidd will help Dirk out a lot, but im more anxious to see what he does with J-Ho

[JapanAir21]

Exactly how I feel dirkforpres.

I see a Nash+Marion type connection with these two. And hopefully, Bass could SOMEWHAT have signs of Amare+Nash.

I'm excited to say the least.

[Nowitzki41MFFL]

I dont see how anyone could say they dont care if Dirk didnt get any credit if we won a title... for all he has done for this once joke of a franchise.

[ppp000]

As long as Dirk performs well and doesn't go 2-11 in an elimination game, he will get his due credit. As well as JKidd. Obvioulsy IF (big if) we win, Kidd will probably be praised for bringing mental toughness and leadership.

Nevertheless, no matter who plays along Dirk, as long as Dirk plays very well like he is capable of (like he did in the playoffs in 06 against Spurs and Suns), then he will get his due. Unfortunately until then, Dirk will have negative labels, deserved or not.

[from_ro_to_dirk]

This team goes nowhere without Dirk, period. I think people will recognize that. This is a league where you need two superstars to win...at least thats what is always said on tv.

[italy_23]

This team goes nowhere without Dirk, period. I think people will recognize that. This is a league where you need two superstars to win...at least thats what is always said on tv.

I see it the same way. finally dirk gets that second superstar he really never ever had before (back in the days neither dirk nor nash were "superstars"). if the mavs actually get it done this year or the next, I think dirk still gets the most credit because he will be the man for dallas. kidd only makes life easier for everybody and will get his credit too.

[Jemini80]

can't wait to watch them play together, BUT did you ever think Dirk would get more credit if he played defense? I mean he seems to get the same credit as Carmelo or Nash who both play about the same level of defense.

the Pick and pop will be deadly though. It will be great to see what Kidd can do this year when he is actually trying, and not just trying to get as many triple doubles as possible..

[D-Wags#13]

and even if kidd would get most credit for winning a title, the person who could care the least would be dirk himself. and that's something special about that superstar.

[Rand10]

Kidd will make it easier but it's still up to Dirk to win it for us.

[Cassius]

^Fully agree.

Kidd's not a scorer. Since this trade makes Dirk's job easier, it oddly puts even more pressure for Dirk to score more in the clutch.

Look for his percentages to go through the roof, especially from 3.

I'm surprised you guys couldn't squeeze Darrell Armstrong out of the Nets though. He'd have been huge in the playoffs.

[SpeedyG]

As long as Dirk performs well and doesn't go 2-11 in an elimination game, he will get his due credit. As well as JKidd. Obvioulsy IF (big if) we win, Kidd will probably be praised for bringing mental toughness and leadership.

This is true, much like how Kidd got a lot of the praise for Team USA's gold.