Kidd to wear #2

SaintofKillers · Post #1 » by **SaintofKillers** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:38 pm

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/allstar20 ... rap-080218

On the ride back, when James asked Kidd what number Kidd would wear in Dallas (prompting Nowitzki's head to pop up three rows away) Kidd joyfully speculated. Since his current No. 5 belongs to Josh Howard and the 32 he wore in Phoenix is worn by Brandon Bass (whom everyone agreed is too big and strong for Kidd to punk for his jersey), Kidd said he'd go for No. 14. One plus four equals five. It also would be the reverse of Nowitzki's 41. Then LeBron demonstrated a surprising bit of knowledge. Isn't 14 Dirk's number on the German national team, he asked Nowitzki. Dirk confirmed it was. How many Americans knew that?

your_dallas_mavericks · Post #2 » by **your_dallas_mavericks** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:46 pm

That's cool.

Post #3 » by **catalyst** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:07 pm

How did LBJ know that?

I thought he would go with #2, but #14 will be following in the great footsteps of Robert Pack, another NJ to dal trade. Kidd better do more than that cornerstone Pack!

your_dallas_mavericks · Post #4 » by **your_dallas_mavericks** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:11 pm

Gosh, I remember how he was called a cornerstone. They never said a cornerstone of what exactly. I don't think they meant the team though LOL!

Post #5 » by **catalyst** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:15 pm

As was Shawn Bradley! Same Statement by overselling Nellie

your_dallas_mavericks · Post #6 » by **your_dallas_mavericks** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:19 pm

How many cornerstones did Nellie proclaim? Were the Mavs an Octagon or something LOL!?

dirkforpres · Post #7 » by **dirkforpres** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:27 pm

Im glad to see Kidd and Dirk getting along so well off the court so early... Im sure its going to pay off on the court! 14 to 41 for the win!

your_dallas_mavericks · Post #8 » by **your_dallas_mavericks** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:29 pm

I like that, it sounds smooth.

Basketballmania · Post #9 » by **Basketballmania** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:45 pm

catalyst wrote:How did LBJ know that?

I thought he would go with #2, but #14 will be following in the great footsteps of Robert Pack, another NJ to dal trade. Kidd better do more than that cornerstone Pack!

world championship?

JES12 · Post #10 » by **JES12** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:49 pm

The last 14 was a fan favorite: Najera

dirkules_41 · Post #11 » by **dirkules_41** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:00 pm

It appears his # is gonna be the 2:

http://www.nba.com/mavericks/news/KiddIntro.html

Basketballmania · Post #12 » by **Basketballmania** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:51 pm

man you were faster....

JES12 · Post #13 » by **JES12** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:53 pm

Basketballmania...I like your Avatar!

#9 · Post #14 » by #9 » Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:31 pm

dirkules_41 wrote:It appears his # is gonna be the 2:

http://www.nba.com/mavericks/news/KiddIntro.html

number 2 is number 5 in reverse almost

Post #15 » by **catalyst** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:34 pm

JES12 wrote:The last 14 was a fan favorite: Najera

Forgot about eddie being #14. He had good hustle and brought his lunch pail to work with his great enthusiasm for the game.

your_dallas_mavericks · Post #16 » by **your_dallas_mavericks** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:48 pm

Najera, from the University of Oklahoma! Used to eat Chris Mihm for breakfast despite the extreme height difference.

D-Wags#13 · Post #17 » by **D-Wags#13** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:12 pm

robert pack actually is the reason dirk is wearing 41, cause pack wore 14 when dirk was drafted by the mavs in 98. :wink:

lbj played against dirk with their respective national teams in cologne in 2004 in cologne, so he i guess thats where he knew it from. damn, can't believe it's been that long since then. that was maybe my most spontaneous trip ever as i decided to go to that game to cologne, which is about 400 miles away after being out and drunk the whole night before and slept at a friend's house who went there. my sister then picked me up and we dropped him off at the train station. well, i then decided to come wit him as someone wasn't able and they so had a ticket for me. 2 day trip without fresh clothes. :rofl:

Post #18 » by **crackjack** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:20 pm

You're right.

"2" backwards is "5". That means I can still wear my old Kidd Mavericks jersey. I just have to flip it inside out.

Post #19 » by **catalyst** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:08 pm

#9 wrote:number 2 is number 5 in reverse almost

This is exactly what Kidd said. I had to giggle.

your_dallas_mavericks · Post #20 » by **your_dallas_mavericks** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:11 pm

Yo SoK, ya might wanna change the title of thread LOL!