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Students discuss religious topics in a small group. (Photo courtesy of tcuwesley.org)
Wednesday nights at TCU’s Methodist campus ministry provide religious exploration and fellowship
By Boots Giblin, Staff Writer
Published Mar 27, 2024
Students at the Wesley said they found community on Wednesday nights.

Kidd’s personal life overshadows on-court performance

I can’t help but feel disappointed about the Dallas Mavericks trade involving Jason Kidd. At first, I was more upset about losing point guard Devin Harris and center DeSagana Diop. We also lost Maurice Ager, Trenton Hassell and retired forward Keith Van Horn. New Jersey also received two first-round draft picks and $3 million.

What did we get? Jason Kidd – the same guy we let go 11 years ago. Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks owner, thought this was the man of our team’s future.

ESPN’s J.A. Adande said, “not even Kidd’s presence is enough to bring them a road victory against the West’s top teams.” I can’t argue with him there. He says this because the Mavericks have lost about as many games as they’ve won with Kidd in the lineup.

I’ll cut them a little slack. They’ve played a few of the best teams in the Western Division, so I shouldn’t expect blowouts with a completely reformed team. When you take away the main point guard and throw someone else in the mix, it’s going to take a while to adjust.

Don’t get me wrong; I understand strategy in the NBA. I know Cuban acquired one of the “best” point guards in the league according to many sports announcers and sports writers. I’ve watched games Kidd has played with the Mavericks, and must admit that he can pass the ball and has a decent shot.

I may be jumping to conclusions about Kidd too early, but honestly, I don’t like him. He is just fine as a player and I hope he helps the Mavericks to a long-awaited title. But as a person, I can’t stand him.

The Dallas Mavericks play by the rules. They have a great head coach, assistant head coach and owner, who, along with a majority of their players, have good moral heads on their shoulders. Jason Kidd does not fit in with this group. He has pleaded guilty to spousal abuse, has a big mouth and let’s face it – he just doesn’t look good in a Mavericks uniform.

Again, I see the improvements Kidd has made for us. I’ve never seen Erick Dampier play as well as he did Sunday, but I’m not blinded by his exterior or his personal life.

Regardless of everything Kidd does right, he does things wrong, as we all do. I’m going to try to use myself as an example and look beyond Kidd’s past. I’m going to give him the benefit of the doubt, because after all, people do change.

While I will continue my Mavericks fanaticism and remain steadfast in being their No. 1 fan, I am hoping Jason Kidd learned from his mistakes and can eventually change my mind about the person I assume he still is.

Marissa Warms is a senior advertising/public relations major from Irving.

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