One shouldn't cry over spilled milk, the saying goes, but spilled soda is a different story - especially when the cola in question winds up costing you $50,000. Jason Kidd's soft drink took a hard fall with 8.3 seconds left on Wednesday with the Nets down by two and out of timeouts. Kidd mouthed "hit me" to guard Tyshawn Taylor as he was coming off the court, causing Kidd to Sun Drop his drink and use the cleanup time to strategize with his squad. At 4-10, he was thirsting for a win. Kidd got himself out of one sticky situation by initiating another.
This incident is exactly why former mayor Michael Bloomberg attempted to ban big beverages. He was unsuccessful and so was Kidd, as the Nets still lost and the coach was fined $50K for behaving like a soda jerk. Kidd has asked the league to put it on his Tab. We've learned the play he was designed was a pick and pop. A contrite Kidd has promised not to try the tactic again unless he's 7Up.
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