"When I was a little kid I used to play with guys twice my age, so, I was the last one picked, so if I picked I knew that I had to get the ball to the scorer if I wanted to stay on the court, so that was pretty much my job"

In this quote, Jason Kidd assesses his childhood and how he utilized to play basketball with older kids. Regardless of being much younger, he was determined to be a valuable member of the team. Being the last one selected, he understood he had to prove himself by getting the ball to the scorer. This was his duty and he took it seriously. By doing this, he was able to earn his area on the court and continue having fun with the older boys. This experience taught him the significance of teamwork and satisfying his function in order to contribute to the success of the team.