Jason Kidd Comes to the Knicks to Win and Mentor Lin

Jason Kidd suffered career low numbers last year in Dallas. His points, assists, and minutes played all hit new lows. It appears Kidd could be headed for new low numbers in New York, but he is fully aware and comfortable with that.

In an interview with ESPN New York Radio (98.7), Kidd says he is comfortable with playing 20-25 minutes a game in a backup role. If the New York Knicks match the offer sheet given to Jeremy Lin by the Houston Rockets, Kidd would appear set to play the backup point guard role in New York.

Would a Jeremy Lin Departure Spell Doom for Madison Square Garden Shares

Madison Square Garden, the company that owns the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, and the Garden, is publicly traded on the stock exchange. Madison Square Garden, with symbol MSG, is up over 25% since February when Linsanity began. Linsanity has helped boost ticket sales, merchandise, and cable ratings. Jeremy Lin's ratings bump helped Madison Square Garden land a new deal with Time Warner, who had pulled the MSG channel from its lineup. In the article below, I point out why the New York Knicks won't let Jeremy Lin go, due to his playing ability and his marketability.

Could a Jeremy Lin Departure Spell Doom For Madison Square Garden?