Nets "Inquired" About Sergio Rodriguez

“I’d say probably nothing”

He’s said that 500 years in a row.

It better not be nothing.

We never make any noise before the deadline.

I’m not sure why everyone is not on board with hiring Mike Fratello. I don’t understand how this guy is not on the very short list of candidates. His coaching record speaks for itself. If that doesn’t inspire you – listen to his analysis on Nets games. He is one of the best at explaining the game and breaking down plays. Aside from that – he knows this roster and the strengths and weaknesses of every player better than any other name being talked about. There were posters who were ecstatic about the idea of Rick Pitino. Yet very few people support Fratello. It literally blows my mind.

Oh and for all the fans who still think Yi is going to morph into an All-Star…..he will never be able to be any more than a rotation player off the bench. You can teach defense, you can teach shooting, you can teach rebounding technique, you can teach the nuances of the game – but the one thing that is virtually impossible to teach is hands.

He might have the WORST hands of any starting PF in the league. And I would argue that PFs actually NEED to have very good hands to succeed. They need to be able to catch quick passes from driving guards, they need to be able to catch deflected passes down low, they need to be able to corral rebounds off the rim and glass and they need to be able to use soft hands for tips. They typically are operating in traffic – therefore the need for good hands is even more important.

Tonight is a microcosm for Yi’s season/career. He has made some nice shots, looked ok on defense at times, but his hands have led to a few turnovers (TWill hitting him in the hands for what should have been easy layup, Harris hitting him at half court when he let it go thru his hands), a missed tip in from lack of hands (late 2nd quarter) and some missed rebounds when he simply can’t catch and hold onto the ball.

No matter what he becomes from a shooting perspective – his hands will prevent him from ever being the star that people insist he will be. His ceiling is as a 12 point 6 rebound guy off the bench.

Nothing from Rod about FIRING KIKI???!!!!

Hollah!

Thorn has never said, “you know, we have a few things working”.

Moreover, most Nets trades are surprises. Najera for Humphries/Williams was rumored for a couple of weeks. Alston for Quinn and a pick came out of nowhere. Historically, both Carter trades were out of nowhere. So was Jefferson and the first Kidd trade…although a few weeks before Vecsey said he heard it was possible.

Does kiki not know that brook only has 4 fouls and he’s taking him out with 10min to go in the 4th qtr?

did anyone just see Gerald Wallaces flop? Gerald Wallace is a garbage player and hes the WORST DUNKER IN THE NBA

stephen jackson on the other hand has impressed me.

We better get a point back, that was a TWO! ! !

Watch we lose by 1 now. They better review it. They did when it was in favor of Charlotte.

Boone playing well. As is hump. And Yi has cost us with those bad hands. And twill is the real deal. Kid needs 25 a nite at pg rest of season

I guess Kiki was reading our posts on here, Boone has gotten major important PT and he’s excelling big time!!!

Anyone remember when a month ago I said good rotation players are not a luxury but a necessity on teams with championship aspirations? And I argued why keeping boone is something nets should do. He’s proving this tonite. Keeping boone and hump together for front court depth for future would be smart if we truly plan to compete.

What if kings trades sergio to memphis and nets trade cdr to memphis
For rodriguez is that possible?

I wouldn’t say Carter being traded on draft night was out of nowhere, we knew that the possibility of VC getting salary dumped was very high.

Yi should play 15 mins a game, tops.

@Mr. Dollar Bills
Not one beat reporter knew any details of any Draft Day trade until it happened. Garcia said a trade was possible. That’s out of the blue. Same thing with RJ. Nothing rumored that day until it happened.

@Mike
As a vets minimum player, CDR can be dealt in ways other players can’t be dealt. For example, you can trade a vets minimum player for a pick even if the other team doesn’t have the cap room to take him. Rodriguez who I liked over Marcus Williams, makes $1,576,696, according to Sham Sports, the best salary site, a little less than what the Bee says. I have often been surprised by what GM’s and capologists can do with the CBA. The Nets have a $1.374 million TE left from the Carter deal that they can use if they want.

@ NI; mike is not Mike.

He must be new.