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kidd will get fired (power struggle in Nets front office)

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Post#21 » by Paradise » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:34 am

Billy King admitted months ago that Kidd had control with roster decisions. Kidd was with Billy King and Plumlee in the Draft Room.


Still calling BS on this story. Especially, the "Milwaukee" part.
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Post#22 » by Sofia » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:34 am

MrDollarBills wrote:I also have the same sources. i just dropped them off into the toilet bowl after my morning coffee

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Post#23 » by Mr. Dynomite! » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:37 am

Somebody give this man a job at ESPN. Wow.
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Post#24 » by Chuck Everett » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:37 am

Give that man the 10,000 dollars.
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Post#25 » by Prokys Nets » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:38 am

Hey Carl,

Could you send me an email? MikeKing11 (at) outlook.com


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Post#26 » by Paradise » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:40 am

[tweet]https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/status/483057731671437312[/tweet]

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Post#27 » by isekii » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:43 am

I give ballboy thumbs up for the inside track.
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Post#28 » by SpeedyG » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:45 am

Well looks like a few people owe this ballboy an apology.... :lol:
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Post#29 » by Carl2680 » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:46 am

I told you guys the truth, but you didn't believe. I told you that I know people that actually work in the Nets organization unlike that fraud Broussard.
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Post#30 » by kerry kittles » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:46 am

WOW, this is crazy
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Post#31 » by JKiddtoVC » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:48 am

Carl2680 wrote:I told you guys the truth, but you didn't believe. I told you that I know people that actually work in the Nets organization unlike that fraud Broussard.

Power to you, man.
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Post#32 » by Hello Brooklyn » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:48 am

WTFFFFFFF. I can't believe this dude was right.

He really had the inside scoop.
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Post#33 » by Mr. Dynomite! » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:49 am

Carl2680 wrote:I told you guys the truth, but you didn't believe. I told you that I know people that actually work in the Nets organization unlike that fraud Broussard.


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Post#34 » by 3pt_chucker » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:49 am

Carl2680 wrote:I told you guys the truth, but you didn't believe. I told you that I know people that actually work in the Nets organization unlike that fraud Broussard.


Props.

That said tho, it was your 1st ever post so you had no credibility.
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Post#35 » by Paradise » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:49 am

Carl2680 wrote:I told you guys the truth, but you didn't believe. I told you that I know people that actually work in the Nets organization unlike that fraud Broussard.


I apologize. It's not often this happens. Every forum always assumes it's a attention seeking troll but kudos.
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Post#36 » by isekii » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:49 am

I'm OK with kidd going. Bring Karl or Sloan please. Any coach with a backbone.
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Post#37 » by SpeedyG » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:50 am

On that note, should this happen...who coaches the Nets? Do one of the assistants (the guy from Denver?) get promoted? Does it open the door for Frank (ugh) to move back up?
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Post#38 » by Paradise » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:52 am

I understand why Kidd tried to run basketball operations but he is totally stupid to leave. Totally.

He just apparently recorded recruitment videos for Livingston, Pierce and KG on Thursday. He met with the Nets on Wednesday to discuss the draft options.

How the hell do you pull this crap during draft/FA?

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Post#39 » by kerry kittles » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:53 am

Bring in Sloan!
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Post#40 » by Carl2680 » Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:55 am

I understand that the first post around here are 99% trolls. Jason Kidd is a big prick, the media try to make him look like a professional, but he is far from it. He yelled at the Russians, he wanted more money because guys like Fisher and kerr got a big check for their first gig.

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