Don't Pity Us, Say Nets
by Net Income on Mar 14, 2010 10:01 AM EDT
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Rob Peterson of Fan House has been following the Nets on this road trip, trying to find out what keeps a team going in the face of historic futility. In Sunday's story, he looks at how the team looks at itself. Bottom line: they'll take your empathy but don't want your sympathy. They certainly understand their talent should translate into more than seven wins, but they can't afford to get down on themselves, even though some around the team think they are too loose. "We have to stay loose," Jarvis Hayes said. "We can't let it get to the point where we can't function. It makes our quest that much tougher." Like Chris Quinn, Hayes says he wants back. And in a separate story out of his hometown of Poughkeepsie, Josh Boone says the same. "It doesn't always work out that way, so we'll have to see," he says.
- Following the Nets: No Pity, Please - Rob Peterson - Fan House
- Boone keeping head up as Nets flounder - Greg Hrinya - Poughkeepsie Journal
- Nets don't want your sympathy - Matt Moore - NBC Sports
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The team's energy seems better now
than it was a month ago. Seems like their playing hard for much longer stretches.
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definitely agree
After watching the first half of the season, i just wanted to see this team play better basketball. With all that losing I did feel bad for a lot of the guys, but right now confidence is higher and the Nets are starting to play like they belong.
Of course the transition D wouldn’t tell you that, but signs are pointing up
True Teammates
Glad to see the guys sticking together, and being there for each other no matter what anyone else is saying or thinking. With all the pieces of the puzzle slowing coming together, next season should be awesome!
forget pity - wait for the envy
gazillionaire basketball loving world class CEO committed to winning owner, great rental arena in NJ, awesome iconic new home in Brooklyn, NYC buzz, global marketing opportunities, quality young talent at key positions (who appear to like each other with no one wanting to jump ship!) , best draft positions in the coming years including potential #1 this year, play in the weak Eastern conference (playoffs and all star slots), cap space galore, chance for stud free agents to make their own mark and not be the next “fill in the blank”, and soon to be new top shelf proven winner head coach. What’s to pity. In todays 24/7 global media cycle even if we only win 7 games this season everyone will have forgotten by July 1st. Bring on the envy.
Good to hear...
… that many of the players aren’t looking for the exit. If I was part of one of the worst teams in NBA history, I would definitely want to come back and be part of the turnaround. People remember the turnaround during Kidd’s first year far more than they remember the crappy season the NETS had the prior year. Imagine if Keyon, Kerry, and Keith had all tried to jump ship that summer (I know they were all under contract, but they could have demanded trades). They would have missed out on the team’s greatest season. A bunch of the NETS current players won’t be back, but it’s good to know their hearts and professional pride are in the right place.
by GeoffreySchmits on Mar 14, 2010 6:09 PM EDT reply actions
Regarding Proky...
…since they approved MJ in just a few weeks, what’s the holdup for our new owner? I suspect he is not taking over until the season is done, to avoid being the owner when the record for losses is set, much like the way Rod/Kiki stuck Barrisse in there to take the stink of the worst start. In this case, Proky is making sure Rat gets the stink of the worst record of all time. If so, it is poetic justice. I’m liking Proky more all the time.
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Mar 14, 2010 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
Actually MJ is supposed to be approved by end of this week,
Which makes it pretty clear that Proky is the one delaying.
Proky is needed to be approved if Nets want to have a Coach in place before free agency. Avery Johnson, for example could be recruited by New Orleans in another month.
The real reason is likely that he wants to be sure that Ratner finishes the business of evicting the tenants so that all the terms of their agreement are met. However, at this point, Brooklyn is a sure thing – just could be a delay because of one revengeful person.
Don’t be surprised if we learn that Proky gets approved along with MJ.
I think Thorn and Proky will see to it that Kiki gets stuck with that record to his name. Then they will let him go.
No, if Thorn decides to stick Kiki with the record than Prokhorov should have NO loyalty to ANYONE associated with this team in ANY WAY!The players, the coaches, the front office, the marketing people ALL need to be completely cleaned out in that case.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Mar 15, 2010 5:05 PM EDT reply actions
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