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Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:30 am EDT

Kidd giving gold medal to casino owner's wife

By J.E. Skeets

Jason Kidd is a lover not a scorer. Elaine Wynn, who is married to casino owner Steve Wynn, was promised by Kidd that he would give her his Olympic hardware if the US won gold. Apparently, he's a man of his word. From the Las Vegas Review: "'Last summer, we stayed at the Wynn for (what seemed like) a lifetime, close to three weeks,' Kidd said. 'We met at a banquet, we got to talking, and she really understands the game. I told her I'd make a deal with her, that if we won the gold medal, I'd give it to her. She thought I was kidding. But I told her I had one already, and the way they treated us at the Wynn, it was the least I could do.'" And here I was thinking Misty and Jason were going to melt their gold medals into some nice accent jewelry. Oh well.

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  1. They Hate Me
    1. Posted by They Hate Me Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    Too bad he couldn't trade it for a championship ring.
  2. The Wiz
    2. Posted by The Wiz Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    He got the medal just for showing up and sitting on the bench...I could have a gold medal in that case... he didn't "earn" it
  3. walloffamer.com
    3. Posted by walloffamer.com Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:40 pm EDT

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    It's his, he can do what he wants with it.
    http://www.walloffamer.com
  4. bigboo's bro
    4. Posted by bigboo's bro Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:38 pm EDT

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    How very classy that Kidd's gold medal goes to a casino mogul because he enjoyed his stay at their luxury facility. Well, it is his medal after all, and I guess it could have been worse. Wasn't there some Polish athlete who auctioned off her medal and used the proceeds to help others? Let's hope the Wynns have more class than Kidd and do something decent.
  5. Devine
    5. Posted by Devine Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:39 pm EDT

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    I can't wait for the follow-up story: "Casino owner giving concrete shoes to Kidd; wife makes awkward small talk, smiles extra big in family photos."
  6. MZ. PEACHEZ
    6. Posted by MZ. PEACHEZ Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:31 pm EDT

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    i have always liked jason kidd and anyone who has placed a negative comment on his page wish they were him. weather he played in the game are not he still not only got a gold medal but got payed for it so jason do yo thang. they just mad
  7. maddunkartist
    7. Posted by maddunkartist Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:02 pm EDT

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    Keeping your word. Wow, what a concept!
  8. BarackPrez
    8. Posted by BarackPrez Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:04 pm EDT

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    Jason was a 20 year old high school student. Not a joke...just sad.
  9. Lucas
    9. Posted by Lucas Thu Sep 03, 2009 6:59 pm EDT

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    well, at least he kept his word!
  10. titoch33to
    10. Posted by titoch33to Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:12 pm EDT

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    Comments #1,2 good talk...as for #3...please just shut up and let US enjoy the moment.
  11. ali g
    11. Posted by ali g Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:38 pm EDT

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    his banging Misty May.
  12. Ricardo V
    12. Posted by Ricardo V Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:38 pm EDT

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    "....dosen't he have a kid or two...just sayin'..wow..or a Wife..."
  13. Edeezy
    13. Posted by Edeezy Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:32 pm EDT

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    In response to post #3, "The Wiz," it is not possible for you to sound any more ignorant. Think before you speak, or in this case write, and leave the basketball talk to those who can tell the difference between their left and right hand. Much appreciated.
  14. manny
    14. Posted by manny Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:05 pm EDT

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    True - gold, silver or even bronze is a tangible proof that one has indeed made an accomplishment, but man look at the intangibles that Jason Kidd brought to this team. Leaderhsip man is what Kidd brought to this USA team eventhough he was sparingly used during the game. But hey look at the Argentina game, isn't Kidd the one who made things turned around when the game was on the line.
  15. j.holi
    15. Posted by j.holi Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:55 pm EDT

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    what kind of decision is that? fool..
  16. pagopest96799
    16. Posted by pagopest96799 Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:48 pm EDT

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    There are plenty of more coming from this........... I, personally, would have given it to my kids. But, I didn't get to sit on the bench.
  17. ferdie Cajanding
    17. Posted by ferdie Cajanding Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    No! he's not a fool? it's his own so there is nothing wrong with that.
    What is important is he did his part just to get the glory of U.S.A men basketball
    like what he did before.
    He's the MAN!
    Keep up the good work IDOL!
  18. Hernaiz
    18. Posted by Hernaiz Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:18 pm EDT

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    their all jealous................
  19. A Yahoo! User
    19. Posted by A Yahoo! User Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:47 pm EDT

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    This is a good thing,,not to many people have seen a medal from the games...myself included. If the casino were to display it in a case of some sorts i'd make sure the next time i'm in Vegas,to stop by & see it...And if they were to put a slot machine next to it with a 5.$ pull i'd play it. TAKE A CHANCE TO WIN GOLD --- THE OLYMPIC GAMES..
  20. edgar
    20. Posted by edgar Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:52 pm EDT

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    i admire the man for keeping his word. he got "balls". atta boy!
  21. paul v
    21. Posted by paul v Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:03 pm EDT

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    what did the wife give him that he would like to have some more , she must be something . or to ?
  22. bowen "the ankle breaker"
    22. Posted by bowen "the ankle breaker" Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:36 pm EDT

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    ah....nice....too bad he will go down as a player who didn't win a single championship...
  23. Patryk M
    23. Posted by Patryk M Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:14 pm EDT

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    of course he earned it
    does 100 somethin' triple doubles mean anything to you
  24. Alex
    24. Posted by Alex Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:48 pm EDT

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    This just proves he is an absolute IDIOT!!!!! Thats why he is so shallow... Let him explain this one to his kids one day.... He will go down as the most stupid player in the game.. and deserves no respect...!!!
    Congrats Dallas.. now you are stuck with boeboe the clown!!!!
  25. Junipero Locke
    25. Posted by Junipero Locke Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:44 pm EDT

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    Yes, who cares what he does with the medal. The American victory, which he helped achieve, is what counts.

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