Just wanted to update everyone, the NBA actually did punish the Mavs for Kidd's flagrant foul...
By not suspending Kidd, the Maverick's will undoubtedly keep him in the starting lineup, which is punishment enough. Through 4 games this series Kidd is shooting 37% from the field and an impressive 62.5% from the free throw line... nice job.
He's also racked up some other eye-popping numbers: 7.3 points per game (compared to Paul's 24 PPG). But Kidd's not a scorer you say? They brought him in for his ability to distribute the ball and rack up the assists? True, I mean I'm happy with his 6.3 assists per game... but I'm also pretty sure Paul's also happy with those stats being as though he can brag to his friends how he's averaging almost double Kidd's output with 11.3 assists per game. Kidd's also leading all players in the series in turnovers as well.
All in all, a suspension wasn't in order, the Mavs are getting what they deserve. Besides, as a matter of public policy, keeping Kidd in the arena and not out on the town provides the women of the greater New Orleans area a heightened degree of safety.
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