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Gov. Chris Christie (credit: Tim Larsen / Governor's Office/file)

WATCH: Gov. Christie Admits That He Loves The Mets, But They ‘Stink’

“Here’s what I don’t understand about Yankees fans,” Christie said. “The Mets stink. We’re awful. And the Yankees are usually really good. So why do you boo us? You should feel badly for us.”

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Jason Kidd (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Former Teammates And Coaches Backing Kidd To Succeed In Role As Nets’ Coach

Former teammates, coaches and notable players around the NBA agree that Jason Kidd will make a successful transition to coaching.

2013/06/16

Patrick Ewing (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

Patrick Ewing On Son’s Tweets: ‘I Don’t Need Him To Fight My Battles’

Knicks great Patrick Ewing has been waiting more than 10 years for his shot as head coach in the NBA, and his son isn’t too happy about it.

2013/06/14

The Brooklyn Nets introduce Jason Kidd as their new head coach at Barclay Center on June 13, 2013. (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jason Kidd On WFAN: Playing For Nets? Nope, I’m Committed To ‘Coaching Only’

Kidd has heard the talk. There’s a date — in 2013-14 or perhaps the following season — when he’d be allowed to suit up on a 10-day contract and hit the court. Don’t count on it.

2013/06/14

Jason Kidd (Photo by Steven Freeman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Back To The Future: Jason Kidd Introduced As New Head Coach Of Brooklyn Nets

Kidd was introduced on Thursday as the new coach of the Brooklyn Nets, less than 24 hours after he was hired by the franchise that he led to its greatest NBA success.

2013/06/13

Jason Kidd (credit: Southampton Town Police Department)

Nets Coach Jason Kidd Has Pending Court Case Stemming From Drunk Driving Arrest

Jason Kidd, hired to coach the Brooklyn Nets just days after retiring as a player, has a pending court case in New York stemming from a drunken driving arrest.

2013/06/13

Doc Rivers (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: Doc Potentially Coaching Knicks, Kidd’s New Job And NBA Finals Notes

Doc Rivers would be the Knicks’ best coach since Pat Riley — sorry Jeff Van Gundy, but it’s true — and that hiring would make the Jason Kidd signing look like nothing more than a PR stunt.

2013/06/13

Patrick Ewing (credit: Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Patrick Ewing Jr. Upset Famous Father Still Waiting As Kidd Lands Coaching Gig

Jason Kidd retired just over a week ago and already has a head coaching job. Knicks great Patrick Ewing has been waiting over 10 years for his shot. And that’s enough to get under his son’s skin.

2013/06/13

Jason Kidd (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images), Billy King  (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Are You Kidd-ing? Nets’ King Presses Panic Button With Hiring

I just don’t get it. It was reported that Jason Kidd “impressed” GM Billy King during his meeting. With what? His shiny championship ring?

2013/06/13

Jason Kidd (Photo by Allen Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

It’s No Joke: Nets Hire Kidd As 18th Head Coach In Franchise History

The Brooklyn Nets have hired Jason Kidd as their coach, bringing the former star back to the franchise. Kidd just retired after his 19th NBA season and the Nets decided to hire him despite his lack of coaching experience.

2013/06/12

Jason Kidd (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images), Brian Shaw  (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Brian Shaw In Mix, But Jason Kidd Owns Buzz In Nets’ Coaching Decision

Kidd met with general manager Billy King on Monday and Shaw is expected to meet with the team Wednesday.

2013/06/12

Tony Parker and Gregg Popovich (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Schmeelk: It’s Time For Gregg Popovich And The Spurs To Adjust

The Heat changed things up, and now it is time for Gregg Popovich to adjust. Is there anyone else you would want in that film room and on the practice floor figuring out how to counter those moves more than Popovich?

2013/06/11

Jason Kidd (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Report: Interest ‘Mutual’ Between Jason Kidd, Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn’s coaching search is “strongly pointing toward” Kidd after his meeting with team brass, the Post reported, adding that he’s “viewed as the leading candidate for the job.”

2013/06/11

Jason Kidd (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: Nets Should Stop Kidding Themselves On J-Kidd’s Candidacy

Since Kidd single-handedly turned around the Nets franchise upon his trade to New Jersey in 2002, they owe him. If there’s some capacity in which Kidd could fit in with the club’s long-term plans, it’s worth the discussion. Just not as head coach.

2013/06/10

Jason Kidd (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jason Kidd Plans To Meet With Nets About Coaching Vacancy

Kidd is interested in Brooklyn’ coaching position and plans to talk to the team this week, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday.

2013/06/10

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