Heady players are adept at initiating contact with the opposition as a means of drawing fouls. Usually, though, "the opposition" is restricted to the players in the game.
For Jason Kidd, that's an unnecessary limitation. During Friday's game against the Hawks, Kidd noticed Atlanta coach Mike Woodson straying a little too far over the sideline as he barked instructions to his defense. Kidd made a beeline for Woodson, and threw a little forearm shiver his way. Woodson was called for a technical -- though Kidd initiated the contact, Woodson was automatically in the wrong for being on the court. Dirk Nowitzki canned the resulting freebie to pull the Mavs within one, and Dallas went on to win in overtime.
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