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"J-Kidd was like, 'It's your team.' I'm like, Huh? I used to look up to you. 'This your team. We go as you go. Imma play ...

Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has been overwhelmed with questions about injuries for the majority of the season. His responses usually feature some form of the team’s “next man up” mantra.