The Nets brass grilled Jason Kidd not only about what he foresees on the court for his new team, but also about his lifestyle off the court. Kidd faces a hearing in Southampton Town Court Thursday on charges stemming from his DWI arrest last July.
“I won’t go too far because it’s a legal matter, but we talked about it,” said general manager Billy King at Kidd’s introductory press conference yesterday. “I felt comfortable where things stand. I spoke to his attorney so it’s a legal matter and it will be resolved. I’ll address whatever happens after that.”
King was pressed on whether he received any assurances from Kidd on his private life.
“We talked about everything,” King said.
Kidd has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor DWI after he drove his car into a pole just days following his signing a contract with the Knicks. The misdemeanor rap carries a potential of up to one year in jail.
— Fred Kerber