Kidd would help solve Portland’s #2 problem: never getting the ball inside to Oden. Kidd wouldn’t stand for that.

He’s older now, a bit slower, probably somewhat wiser. He probably shouldn’t play too many 48 minute games anymore. He’s in incredible shape for someone his age; he’s got a coupla good years left on his body.

As a fan of the Blazers (moved to town a few years back), I wish Kidd would be appearing 42 times a year in the Rose Garden. The entire team would benefit from his years of experience, his on-court smarts and his focus. This is a Hall-of-Famer who knows how to help others get better. The Blazers have the talent; it’s a great roster. A little experience might help them reach a new level.

I’ll go one further, Jerryd needs to start, now. The Blazers have been getting off to slow starts in th elast few games, then Bayless comes in and lights a fire and helps them come back.

Why?

Wasn’t that supposed to be Sergio’s role, to come off the bench and “change the tempo”? Well, Sergio is being asked to set up the offense like Blake, and that’s not his game.

Also, the opposing PG is getting off to a running start against Sergio’s defense, so by the time Jerryd comes in to try to shut down penetration the other team’s offense is already in a rythm.

Better to start Bayless and give him a chance to attack, both on offense and on defense, from the oppening tip.

In his prime, he was one of the best point guards in the league.

He’s old school.