"I'm Going To Work Morning, 'Noon and Night To Get The Big Trophy"
by Net Income on Jun 15, 2010 7:44 PM EDT
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PrintAvery Johnson opened Tuesday's press conference by promising, as did his boss, to win the NBA championship. "I'm going to work morning, noon and night to get the Big Trophy," said Johnson.
"The sky's the limit," said Johnson in front of dozens of reporters and cameramen at the PNY Center. "We can go from worst to first."
Among the other highlights of the the press conference:
--"Brook Lopez is a really terrifically talented center who I am looking forward to working with...I see a lot of potential in Brook. He should be a perennial All-Star and we are trying to help him get there."
--"We're going to get Devin Harris back to playing the type of basketball we know he's capable of playing..."Devin is a little older, he knows my system, and I can give him the reigns now."
--"We're in a great situation here with the Nets. We've got plenty of draft picks, quite a bit of money to spend. We have an owner who is all in, and he wants to win and he wants to win now...just a great basketball mind in Rod Thorn that's heading up this whole deal and I'm just happy to be part of the team."
--"I'm all about dreaming. I have a big dream in my mind right now in terms of where this franchise can go and where we can take it. I see all of the possibilities, but that's going to require a lot of discipline and details and determination."
--"You look at what we already have with Devin and Brook Lopez and Courtney Lee and some of the other guys we already have on our team, Yi (Jianlian), if we add the right free agents, three really good draft prospects to our existing roster...we feel that team can have an opportunity to be really good."
At one member of last year's 12-70 team was impressed with the day's events. "It's good to see the culture change around here," said Lopez.
- NETS: Avery Johnson Press Conference Complete (Video) - New Jersey Nets
- NETS: Avery Johnson Press Conference Highlights (Video) - New Jersey Nets
- NETS: Avery Johnson Interview (Video) - Jaclyn Sabol - New Jersey Nets
- NETS: Devin Harris Interview (Video) - Jaclyn Sabol - New Jersey Nets
- Yankee Stadium Spotlight: Johnson on his Nets (Video) - YES Network
- Avery Johnson Interview (Audio) - Michael Kay - ESPN Radio
- NetsBasketball on Twitter - Ben Couch - Twitter
- Nets coach Avery Johnson Spells It Out For You - Dave D'Alessandro - Nets Blast
- Harris on hand to welcome Johnson to Nets - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- Avery Johnson says Nets 'can go from worst to first' - Julian Garcia - New York Daily News
- Avery Brings Optmism, Direction to Nets - Al Iannazzone - In the 'Zzone
- Al Iannazzone Interview (Video) - Bob Lorenz - YES Network
- Avery Johnson says sky is the limit for lowly Nets - Tom Canavan - AP
- Johnson stepping into a whole different world in Jersey - John Schuhmann - NBA.com
- Avery Johnson optimistic in introductory conference - John Krolik - NBC Sports
- Avery Johnson Brings Hope To New Jersey - Daniel Marks - DIME
- Johnson dreams high as he takes over - Adam Zagoria - SNY
- Accountability returns to Nets coaching - Gregory Hrinya - Examiner
- NETS: Johnson Debuts, Offers 'Discipline, Details and Determination' - Ben Couch - New Jersey Nets
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A good and hard-working coach is not enough to get the "Big Trophy". The coach needs players who can deliver and who will actually be the one to execute.
Try giving Phil Jackson or the late great Red Auerbak the Nets lineup of last season and let’s see if they can deliver the championship.
No matter what happens this offseason, no matter who we do or do not get, I feel safe with Avery at the helm
Let the Avery man-love begin
For Avery manlove...
See below haha.
'The Crossover' - a Nets and Knicks podcast. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=268817312
Initial thoughts
- I love his effort mindset. He won’t accept anything less than 100% from his players 100% of the time. It’ll be interesting to see how some of our young guys handle this.
- I love the focus on Brook. Throughout the conference, he referred to Brook as a cornerstone.
- I love the respect he has for Rod Thorn. I especially loved this line (which came after he spoke about an interview between the two of them): “Worst case scenario, I still wanted to be the coach of the Nets”. He loves the potential this team has, F.A. signings aside. Best case scenario…. wow. I’m salivating at the thought.
- Lastly, I love the obvious bond that still exists between Coach Johnson and Devin. Devin’s “man off the street” question was a nice touch, as was Coach telling Brook, tongue firmly in cheek, “Don’t you believe anything Devin has told you about me. I really am a nice guy. LOOK AT MY SMILE!”
'The Crossover' - a Nets and Knicks podcast. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=268817312
He was just name dropping off-the-cuff. His point still remains the same.
'The Crossover' - a Nets and Knicks podcast. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=268817312
TWill has all the tools to be as good as Dwade. He has the built, speed, and leaping ability.
However, TWill does not have the fearlessness of Dwade.
A lot of times, TWill would opt to just throw a shotput-like shot when he sees someone underneath or someone trying meet him up in mid-air. You can see that he can dunk it or lay it in effortlessly anytime and everytime if he wanted to.
My friends and I were discussing this and suspects that he is still to careful, because he still does not have the BIG CONTRACT that will set his family for life.
DWade
D Wade is hurt too damn much. Give me TWill over DWade any day. Not saying DWade isn’t good but when you’re injured its hard to put the ball in the hole.
T. James
by Byrdsman13 on Jun 15, 2010 11:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
lmao please never comment on nets daily ever again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
if you would take twill over a top five player you are insane!!!!!!!!
whoa...
…….pass that in this direction dude, i want whatever you’re having!!!
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 16, 2010 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Avery said this?
I feel that if we get the right pieces, we can run and gun and play half court ball.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 15, 2010 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Not specifically
But he did mention that all of his Dallas “teams” have been 100+ point teams. He basically said the days of allowing 100 but scoring 92 are over.
'The Crossover' - a Nets and Knicks podcast. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=268817312
i know what the hell
nobody talks about twill when they talk about the nets…i’d probably mention his name before clee
by armenianNetsfan on Jun 15, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Yi is identified as part of the young core but TWill isn’t?!
by JohnFromLongIsland on Jun 15, 2010 12:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
...or anything at all.
'The Crossover' - a Nets and Knicks podcast. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=268817312
yeah pretty much...
…..we’re in the market for a PF via the draft and FA. He was just naming names. I’m sure most of his planning though is about designing the offense around Brook. I’m dying to know how he plans to use Williams. The ball needs to be in his hands because he’s our best playmaker.
The fact that he and Harris are on good terms, allegedly, hopefully means that we can see a return of a more disciplined Devin Harris.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 15, 2010 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that's exactly the version of Devin we'll see
Avery won’t leave him with any other choice.
'The Crossover' - a Nets and Knicks podcast. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=268817312
Love this guy
And brook must feel loved
by Andy. on Jun 15, 2010 12:36 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Very Impressive
I was kind of on the fence about Avery, but after hearing him and his ideals im very excited about our future.
Who's Brook?
Oh wait thats right its Robins brother.
Hopefully...
His mention of Yi and Lee as part of the young core and not T-Will is not indicative of his plan going forward. I still believe in Yi (can’t believe I just said that), but T-Will is a special player and hopefully Avery realizes that.
Seeing Brook Lopez expression when Avery said his name was Priceless. Lopez already loves his new coach that’s a beautiful sign of good things to come my fellow fans!!!!!
I wonder what Brook thought when Avery talked about defending in the paint, saying that you “got to be a man”
it doesn't matter what Brook thinks...
…its how he responds to that expectation.
Finally, a coach that is going to demand toughness. I want to see more rebounds and better interior defense from Lopez.
So excited about this. I love being a Nets fan
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 15, 2010 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
The link doesn't work for me..
" I'm really excited to take the worst team in the league and turn it to be the best in the league." --Mikhail Prokhorov.
It's because the conference has finished. It'll most likely be archived on njnets.com soon
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Lopez wants to start workouts now
" there’s going to be a change in culture here"
even more reason to like lopez
by Andy. on Jun 15, 2010 12:52 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Lopez has the World Championships...
…but i’d like for Devin, Lee, Lopez, Williams, and whoever else to get together and workout prior to training camp.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 15, 2010 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
OK thanks Rusty
I’ll be waiting for the video.
" I'm really excited to take the worst team in the league and turn it to be the best in the league." --Mikhail Prokhorov.
No problem. I'm waiting for it too...
Just to watch it again. And again. And again. And again. And again.
'The Crossover' - a Nets and Knicks podcast. http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=268817312
at work
haven’t seen it yet…getting a bit excited from all that i read here. wifey DVRed the conference for me. Soon enough.
love the mention of not spending just to spend
hopefully this puts an end to all that discussion around here (probably not).
Pointless
What’s the point of submitting questions to the Nets Basketball twitter and facebook when they didn’t take any of them? Were the questions that dull?
Yeah, it does seem a bit pointless. Avery answered one from a facebook-er and that was about it.
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“As the new coach, how are you going to build the confidence of the players and work to get them to be more cohesive as a team?”
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Try this.
It’s the one by Danika Ali.
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Reading the facebook questions now
Now I know why they didn’t ask any of those questions during the conference — most of them are about specific free agents; the others ARE dull.
Rondo- Harris ( both quick athletic pg who can finish or make the pass)
Allen- CLee ( relying on he keeps improving like he did this past year)
Pierce- James ( same type of game but with more dominance)
Garnett- Favors (hopefully)
Perkins- Lopez (way better)
if the nets are looking to resemble the celtics they have all but a few pieces in place, if they were to sign James, and Favors shows his potential, and Lee continues to develop his 3 point shooting, The nets would have a younger more athletic and beginning of their prime team that would create a dynasty. plus the nets would have a way better bench than the celts, this team could have one of the biggest turn arounds in history, Keeping my fingers crossed
Can't wait for opening night!
Is there a “Sim to start of next season” button anywhere around here??
by JohnFromLongIsland on Jun 15, 2010 1:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
for the first time in a LONG time, like ever
I’m more excited about NBA than I am about the NFL and college football combined.
I wonder if Carl Everett believes Jamie Moyer exists.
Nets and Jets have got my hyped
First time I feel actual optimism in a long time, each team looks like there ready to actually get it done not halfway lol
Devin Harris
On 1050 nothing new, Brook will be perennial all-star, he started training 2 weeks after the season, Avery told him he needs him all 82. Not sure if he will get traded but doesn’t think so.
yeah
went to my car to listen to the interview…would’ve like to hear Devin say that he wants to be here for the long haul, but instead he basically said anything is possible cuz it’s a business. He’s right but would’ve loved to see more optimism with his career as a net.
I don't blame him.
I could see him really wanting to be a part of the Nets long-term, but not wanting to talk about it with a fear he still may get traded. Imagine how he would feel if he went on the line saying how excited he was for the team and then he gets traded…
Avery on Devin:
—“We’re going to get Devin Harris back to playing the type of basketball we know he’s capable of playing…”Devin is a little older, he knows my system, and I can give him the reigns now
Good to see that Avery knows that Harris needs to get back to playing good basketball.
We should start a pool on the amount of games Harris plays in this season.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
Yes.
Mitchell would be a very good hire for the Nets. He could play the role of good-cop to Avery’s bad-cop in situations where players make rotation mistakes or make unforced errors. I like it a lot.
hmm....
….i though Mitchell was a bit of a hard ass, who almost got into a fist fight with Skip to My Lou?
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 15, 2010 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Him and Vince also got into it, with Vince throwing him onto a massage table, if I remember correctly...
When the big fella was whistled for his fourth personal foul midway through the third quarter, Stan Van Gundy left Clark Kent alone. And in a phone booth measuring 94 feet across, Dwight Howard used that vote of confidence to transform into his alter ego. - Chris Sheridan
by thermodynamic on Jun 15, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
VC has a hidden violent streak...
….i remember when VC was about to kill Bruce Bowen a few years back for sticking his leg out while Carter was on his way down from a jump shot. Good times.
But hmmm…VC is usually happy go lucky…maybe having a guy here that would bring the worst out of a guy like VC is exactly what we need around here. Some emotion, some fire, maybe someone getting karate chopped during practice.
It builds character.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 15, 2010 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Some things never change
A new coach always says;
Defense will be a priority and I will teach them. Everyone is accountable. I love my team. No excuses. I will work hard. I will demand (fill in the blank) and the one that is always said “we will run and up-tempo offense”. It must be in the coaches hand book.
Words are cheap!
Imo what he thinks is;
Devin was a pain in the butt when he played for me the last time and when the team isn’t competitive he’s the first one to bolt. It won’t fly this time but when he’s right, he’s one of the best. I’m not counting on Yi to play good D so either Rod gets at least two defensive bigs or we’re walking it up cuz either we’re taking the ball out of the basket cuz we can’t play D or Slopez can’t get back in which case I will ride their butts so hard they will pray for Kiki to come back. While my boss thinks we’ll make the playoffs this year, I won’t guarantee anything until after the draft and as late as after Amare and Lebron sign.
Lopez is right, the culture has changed but remember actions speak louder than words. Time will tell.
Devin Harris looking thick in the chest...
He may have been hitting the weights early.
I wonder how added weight...
…will affect his ankles?
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 15, 2010 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha!
We need to get him some super high tops.
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd228/swaggerdap/DietButch1.jpg
How much are those in the US??
we don't light the stars, we simply fade with them..
by silenthero07 on Jun 15, 2010 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think it will affect them at all. The weight-ankle concerns are for big men, 7 foot guys who put a lot more weight on their joints than smaller guys do
The best thing Devin can do to protect from injury is to be a consistent shooter. But at the same time I like attacking the rim all the time. Getting inside is far better than shooting outside. He has to focus on finishing instead of drawing the foul. Yeah, that’s the most important thing for him, focusing on finishing.
next is the draft.
Hopefully we get the player that we needs on this draft especially at PF spot. Gay would be a nice addition too if we can’t get any of the top FA’s.
by jasperjarrod on Jun 15, 2010 4:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Yoooooooooo
If I read “The Lowly Nets” one more time Imma go crazy enough come up with something better AP!!!!
Can we start the season already?!?!
I cant wait everything is working as planned.. except the draft… well let’s all hope for the best.. :)
we don't light the stars, we simply fade with them..
holy crap @ that picture of Brook!!!
….the dude looks like he been spending the last 2 months of his offseason snorting coke off of toilet bowl seats in some shady after hours club in Hollywood. Mono is no joke, glad i’ve never had it.
Get him some protein shakes, some whey, and lock him in the gym until August. My god man, that is not cool.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
Are you sure!?
I read it somewhere that he was working out already. That Rod and Avery told him that they are drafting Cousins and they are moving him to the 4 spot. He said something that he feels more lighter than before and he is working on his outside shot and trying to extend it all the way to the 3pt. line plus he just added like 10 inches more on his vertical leap :)
by jasperjarrod on Jun 15, 2010 5:37 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
don't tease jerry like that, it's cruel and inhumane.
And on a site note, maybe Cousins should invest his NBA earnings into the hollywood diet.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 15, 2010 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
lol!
Cousins needs to lose 25 lbs. In 5 days! :)
by jasperjarrod on Jun 15, 2010 6:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Actually Chad Ford said he only needs to lose 10 lbs (by start of season) and was down to 13% body fat.
I’ve been ridiculed for requesting that Lopez come to town, hopefully to discuss playing with Cousins/Favors and maybe help at workouts. Coincidence?
I haven’t had time to read other posts and stories, but does anyone know if Lopez will be staying around?
Originally Cousins was to be in tomorrow, but now it is Greg Monroe.
And the thought about Brook wanting to play more high post / PF should not be taken lightly.
Clearly Thorn and Lopez read your posts... HAHA!
Man-O-Man!!! AJ said very clearly he wants Brook in the paint, where a true center is supposed to play, he wants him to anchor the offence and defense from that position… will you stop already… Brook is a center, not a PF!!
Blah, blah, blah…. Talk. I am scared, though, that he mentioned Yi, even if only as an after thought. Wonder if he has been told that the project needs to play or Yormack will be really mad. I think they are going to go after Jack as a back up to Harris. They will need someone tough or Avery will kill them. Twill is not as coachable. Devin gets hurt alot. Dooling is done with us, I think. Jack for Yi.
Pants
Whose curtains did they make Harris’s pants out of?
i have a similar pair of shorts...
….they’re stylish. I may break my pair out this weekend if the weather is too hot
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 16, 2010 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
That was his PJ.
He was running late and he thought he was wearing his pants already lol! Brook have to drive him back to his condo because he forgot his drivers license :)
I just noticed this..
NET INCOME, what happened to the other editor??
It’s just you under the editors..
we don't light the stars, we simply fade with them..
TWill can be a good starter but he needs the ball in his hands, so he is better off being a guy off the bench. Its like the spurs, they can start Ginobli but he makes such an impact coming off the bench. TWill is the same, can keep the offense moving and can also be a very good defender, with all his intangibles he glues the bench together perfectly. He would definitely be one of the top 3 sixth man off the bench.
Awesome point dude
I never thought about it that way.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 16, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I got a good feeling about Every... but only time will tell.
" I'm really excited to take the worst team in the league and turn it to be the best in the league." --Mikhail Prokhorov.
Hey Net Income/Net Daily
I would post the link to the Brook Lopez interview as welll. I recommend that everyone watch both the harris and lopez interview, in addition to the press conference. Devin and Brook show alot of confidence in Avery and they look very excited. Both interviews made me smile. Also Brook mentioned that staff and player communication was lacking last season. Probably jabs a litttle bit at kiki but he is calling it like it is.
Prokhy tossed Kiki headfirst under the bus a few weeks back...
….Brook is just spitting on his corpse in passing.
"No one stands on the top of the world. Not you, not me, not even gods. But the unbearable vacancy of the throne in the sky is over. From now on...I will be sitting on it."
by MrDollarBills on Jun 16, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it Prejudice?
Am I missing something? Why don’t you guys put WFAN’s interview with Avery (Francesa’s) on the link? It is a far superior interview to ESPN’s interview (Kay’s) and gives a much better feel for the kind of leader that AJ will be. Is this prejudice? Only ESPN stuff on? Do you all think we don’t know there is another sports outlet out there? or is it simply an oversight? Last time I checked the Nets were broadcast on FAN!!! Everyone should listen to the FAN interview. He is a general!
im prejudice against anything fatcesca is involved with
I wonder if Carl Everett believes Jamie Moyer exists.
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