{
  "id": 16145564,
  "title": "NBA legend Jason Kidd gets 100% real about whether he could dominate in today’s era",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/nba-legend-jason-kidd-gets-100-real-about-whether-he-could-dominate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T03:22:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nba-legend-jason-kidd-gets-032252527.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NBA legend Jason Kidd has weighed in on whether his 22-year-old self would dominate in today's NBA, discussing his thoughts on the matter with Kenny Smith on ESPN's \"Tip-Off\" show. Kidd confidently stated that if he were to step onto the court now, \"yes, just the speed of the game\" would make him a dominant force. The 53-year-old explained that the style of play he was accustomed to in the '80s and '90s, where offenses often revolved around a dominant big man, is vastly different from the pace and spacing-oriented game played today. Kidd highlighted the increased frequency of three-point shots and expressed his appreciation for the return of physical defense, stating that he would welcome it as he believes it would suit him perfectly in the modern era. Kidd's confidence is well-founded, given his illustrious career as one of the best playmakers and a champion with the Dallas Mavericks, as well as his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.",
  "summary": "Jason Kidd has moved from the sideline to the studio , and he is not shy about how he thinks he would fare in today’s NBA. Appearing on ESPN’s “Tip-Off” show , the Hall of Fame point guard was asked by Kenny Smith how a 22-year-old version of himself would handle the modern league, given how differently the game is played now. Kidd did not […] The post NBA legend Jason Kidd gets 100% real about…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}