A strong work ethic has been the foundation for a great career for Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd.
On any given day, Jason can be seen in the weight room getting in a few extra reps or on the court taking a few extra jump shots. He knows more than anyone that effort will take you a long way.
J-Kidd told the Star-Telegram that old-fashioned effort will get the Mavericks out of their slump.
"That will solve everything," Kidd said. "If we can give a better effort, we’ll be in a better position. We would like to win these next two so we can feel good going into the break."
No. 2 put his best effort forth and scored 17 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. He also pitched in seven assists, six rebounds and four steals in the 117-108 loss.
Jason did much of his scoring from the free throw line, where his patented stroke earned him a perfect 7 for 7 from the charity strike. J-Kidd also sunk 4 of 9 shots from the field including two of his five three-pointers.
NEXT UP
Despite the loss to Minnesota, the Mavericks maintain a 1.5 game lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference. J-Kidd and the Mavs begin the final week before the All-Star break tonight when they face the Golden State Warriors tonight at 9:30 p.m. CST on Fox Sports Network.
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