Why is Jason Kidd starting over CP3 on team USA?

Question

WHAT A JOKE!!

Answer 1

Because jason kidd has alot of experience and he has won a gold medal before.

Answer 2

First of all, when Kidd "started" in the Tournament of the Americas last year, he only played like 15 minutes a game. I'm sure the Olympics will be the same. Paul, although not starting, will get plenty of minutes.

I read and heard tons of quotes from the other players about how they loved playing with Kidd. The whole team started passing and racking up assists because of his influence.

The international game is different than the NBA game and Kidd's talents are suited for it.

Any Team USA PG will have LeBron, Kobe and Melo on the court with him. A PG with that team doesn't have to score very much at all, something Paul does well. A PG on that team needs to be pass and team oriented and Kidd can handle that just fine.

Did you watch the Tournament of the Americas? Team USA with Kidd made the other teams look really, really bad and they went 10-0.

Answer 3

cuz he is old and might be his last olympics

Answer 4

cuz they need a white guy

Answer 5

expierence

Answer 6

The last Olympics featured a basketball team that was too young and inexperienced. They want to correct that mistake this time by bringing a veteran who already has a gold medal. I don't see a problem with 3 pgs, if one gets injured, then you'll need a sub and a pg is the hardest to replace. Also Kidd knows how the Europeans play more than Paul does, which gives Kidd the advantage. Paul will have his good share of minutes (I'm not entirely sure about WIlliams). It's better to do this because if Paul comes back to the Olypmics in 2012, then he'll be prepared.

Answer 7

because coach krzyzewski likes him. kidd will start but paul and williams will play more minutes.

Answer 8

Because Jason was on the team before him. The coaches weren't gonna put CP3 on the team before Billups got injured. But he is a veteran leader and the USA needs leadership not talent they have a warehouse full of talent

Answer 9

Jason Kidd is undefeated in the Olympics. Jason Kidd has a gold medal as member of the USA Dream Team. He has great veteran leadership that will give this young group of basketball players what it takes to grab gold for the U.S.

Answer 10

for the same reason that he made the team: he has the experience in international play and he has a gold medal already..don't be surprised if D-Will and CP play more minutes than him when its all said and done

Answer 11

Its a joke CP3 is a lot better player than Kidd.

Answer 12

He shouldnt even be on the team. They dont need three point guards. Tyson Chandler needs to take his place on the roster.

Answer 13

Kidd is 38-0 in international play and has won a gold medal before (the only one on the team to do so). He's also one of the teams main leaders and has played against the players in Group B of the Olympics before which gives him a slight advantage. Personally, I would start CP3 because I believe he is better and will mesh better with the other starters than Jason Kidd will.

Answer 14

i know why the fak did CP3 not start. chris paul is a better defender than kidd, more athletic, more points, and more assists. plus he makes better dishes to kobe.

Answer 15

36-0 in USA Basketball? I rest my case lol.

Answer 16

jason kidd has more experience than cp3. plus this was the first year where chris paul was really good and jason kidd has been that way for years

Answer 17

Dude it's not a joke.  CP3 is definetly a better player right now but kid is what they need in starting lineup.  He has experience and will pass to all the other superstars on the team.  This leaves CP3 to come off the bench and change the pace of the game.  He just fits that role better on this team.  It doesn't make him less important he just has a different role.  With this many stars it's hard to put everyone in their proper roles.

Answer 18

International game. Different rules. More physical. Kidd plays tougher than CP3.