Here's another happy camper, spotted in town last night:

It's none other than Jason Kidd of the New Jersey Nets. He and his buddies had a great time, finally nailing down a win after a string of losses. Kidd had what they call a triple double: 12 points, 13 assists, 11 rebounds.

I had to work and couldn't make the game despite an excellent opportunity to do so, courtesy of my family connection to the Nets. But the Mrs. and the kids had a grand evening at the Rose Garden. And the Nets sure do look happier leaving town this year than they did at this time last year, when it was forlorn visages all around. They get stuck with a hotel Thanksgiving in Seattle, but they'll probably pick up a win up there and be really glad they visited the Pacific Northwest. See you again next year, gentlemen.