With the #3 Pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, the New Jersey Nets Select Derrick Favors
by Net Income on Jun 24, 2010 7:49 PM EDT
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PrintAfter a month of speculation, feints, smoke screens and misdirection, the Nets picked the player they were long expected to: Georgia Tech's 6'10" PF Derrick Favors. The 18-year-old from Atlanta was chosen because of all the big men in the draft, Favors was seen as the player best equipped to play alongside Brook Lopez.
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YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
" I'm really excited to take the worst team in the league and turn it to be the best in the league." --Mikhail Prokhorov.
Van Gundy says the mood is about to change
Yes. Good selection.
"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."
I like that NETS fans crashed the draft.
Make some noise!
Spartan Cheer!!
Ohhhh-rahhh. Ohhhhh-rahhh. Ohhhh-rahhh
D-Fav!
Welcome to the Nets!
As long as we don’t trade you!
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jun 24, 2010 7:57 PM EDT reply actions
i hope i'm wrong
i wanted cuz and still rooting for a trade. I just have a sick feeling he’s a bust, but in Rod i trust
This is the kid that Lopez wanted up front with him all along
I remember when he was asked, he specifically mentioned Favors. Brook understands he needs rebounding and shotblocking next to him. Lets hope this kid’s got some guts
"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."
Definitely the best available player, and best Lopez match!
I hope everyone can breath deeply and relax now…
Favors.....
is going to be a Star / Super Star…….And on the Nets…..WOW !!!!!
If they took Cousins, they would've seen him as a trade asset too, otherwise they would have drafted him
by muwu on Jun 24, 2010 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
simple...if the Nets have to sign-and-trade for a top PF FA agent...
then most likely the other would like another PF to replace him…
by jirohkanzaki on Jun 24, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you mean humble
I hope he doesnt work himself to death when Avery gives him constructive critisism
it's not sure thing we'll keep him, see Ford's twitter
And if he’s soft, he’s soft. I’m not a homer. I will root for him if we keep him, but that doesn’t prevent me from thinking he’s soft.
TIcking the boxes....
Gazillionaire basketball loving world class CEO owner (check)
Proven winner hard nosed defensive focused move the ball coach (check)
Great rental home in Newark = out the swamp (check)
Iconic Brooklyn arena on the way (check)
Core of talented young favorable contract players (check)
NYC buzz (check)
Global marketing opportunties (check)
Stud draft pick (check)
Top free agents……
we will see
i still think a deal is coming tonight. if favors is included who knows. I am thinking that a splash needs to be made tonight. otherwise what are free agents looking at to come here?
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!
Hove!!!
"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 24, 2010 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Is that what Avery told you?
Avery is so upset right now…he loved Cousins and will bench Favors. I wonder if we are going to sign The Joker?
im at the draft
Tons of nets fans here I’m holding the big nets flag.
by NetsKiNG on Jun 24, 2010 8:05 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
YES! Now we just have to make sure Avery can light a fire under his butt! This guy can be special.
LETS GO NETS!
by JustinNJ on Jun 24, 2010 8:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
You made the tv. I saw the nets banner! Good job! Let’s go Nets! Let’s get luke babbitt now
LETS GO NETS!
by JustinNJ on Jun 24, 2010 8:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Cousins was BPA...but the Nets and Wolves don't need another Center...
by jirohkanzaki on Jun 24, 2010 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
A 12-win team takes the BPA, and that was DeMarcus Cousins.
Three thin and mediocre 4s (Favors, Yi, Hump) and only one 5 (Brook) who’s just lost 30 pounds.
Mistake (especially with the FAs out there), but I’ll root for him.
I don’t see Favors being traded.
Texas slang in a Big Apple minute, by a friendly OED consultant. http://www.barrypopik.com
Hump will be the starter.
Quick, Thorn better extend Humps contract to get him to stay, because he will be Avery’s starting 4.
I don't think this is over by a long shot.
This pick feels like it’s ripe to be shopped. This night is far from over, IMO.
In Rod We Trust
Root for him now he is a NET!!!
YOu wanted someone else but we have him now so get on board. AT least wish him well.
Xavier Henry
I wish there were someway to get Henry, pretty sure he’s going to be a star. At least better than Wes Johnson.
FAVORS!
Or whomever they trade him for! ;>)
Favors is THE right pick
Whether we keep him or trade him for assets Favors is the right pick. Several GM’s think he will be a monster once he develps, and his risk level is low due to his work ethic. Great pick, either our PF for the next 10 years or a tradeable asset to make our team better.
Bilas's formula
“Wing span…athleticism…has the raw skills but needs to hone…still very young…”
For almost every pick so far. Maybe not Turner.
Damn all the favor haters are out in force
The kid is a great pick. Give me Armon Johnson and Stanley Robinson. Call it a night
by Hollywoodnet on Jun 24, 2010 8:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
After Favors is traded, you won't care anymore.
Maybe it will come tonight, maybe tomorrow,
Maybe in your sleep,
Maybe Next month when PF FAs and LeBron aren’t interested in Nets,
But Favors WILL BE TRADED.
"Favors is OUT"
“It’s Cousins’ job to lose”
“No one wants Favors”
“I will be right again”
Do you see a pattern here?
by muwu on Jun 24, 2010 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Jerrydamus
Here are some of your other predictions over the past few days:
FAVORS IS OUT
AVERY LOVES COUSINS
THORN ALWAYS PICKS BPA- Oh that one is correct.
Maybe he will be traded, maybe not, but if hes trade bait they thought he was a BETTER Trade asset than Cousins, supposedly the BPA. I thought BPA would have better trade value.
by O Dog on Jun 24, 2010 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hollywoodnet
Wiyh you on the picks, just add Mikhail Torrence who i like more than Armon but eother is fine.
Utah gets a nice present
A white kid to promote…
I mean "nice" for their fan base
I’m cynical on this one.
And of course we'll hear...
“High basketball IQ”…
you forgot
heart, and hustle.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
PLEASE KEEP FAVORS.
And Harris, Brook and T-Will. Traded whoever and whatever else.
Sounds like the Nets are keeping Favors.
Hope this means Boozer will stay away.
for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...
This.
we don't light the stars, we simply fade with them..
by silenthero07 on Jun 25, 2010 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Welcome to the Nets, VERNON GHOLSTON
Uh, I mean Derrick Favors
HEARD YOU THE FIRST TIME!
Trade his rights for Hitler’s corpse, it’s so much more of a sure thing!
by muwu on Jun 24, 2010 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
WOW
Hayward was 5"4" in eighth grade and grew to 6"8" as a high school senior? That’s ridonculous.
You're crazy for saying that.
All projections had him this high.
Favors was ranked 3rd best prospect in this draft by practically everyone
And some had him ranked #2, and there are some who think he will be best player in this draft. We will see..but he was no reach. Now Paul George…thats another story
Hayward was definitely a reach...but hes going to the right team
Anytime you can play with Deron Williams u got a chance to make it. Hes no joke.
by O Dog on Jun 24, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Serious Question
Did Jay Bilas talk about Derrick Favors like the #3 Ranked Player in the Draft?
In his TOP 10 he had Favors ranked #3, ahead of Wes Johnson and Cousins, but did it sound like he was talking about the 3rd best player in the draft when he commented on the Nets selection?
DIDN’T SOUND THAT WAY TOO ME
No doubt, Jerry
And did you notice Van Gundy had nothing good to say about Favors either?
Started talking about the Avery and the culture of the Nets, blah blah blah, but not one complimentary word about Favors game.
Really?...
As Mark Jackson would say: you’re better than that.
Among Bilas' comments:
Favors has all the tools to be a truly outstanding power forward, can run the floor, has NBA body, is very explosive, has ability to finish.
And yes, he has some work to do on offense.
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jun 24, 2010 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Now what happens if Brook Lopez is injured, since Thorn chose Favors because of Brook.
Nevermind.
Actually Nets would have a 25% for #1 again next year.
I don't know?
What happens if Yi is our power forward next season?
Completely disagree.
He fits the team perfectly, the West better watch out because now OKC has the interior size and defense they lacked last season. The Zombie-Sonics could compete with the Lakers for the WC (barring free agency). Wow. Good trade by Pruti.
this I think it's a great trade
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
what about gay cousins that give you gay favors
John Olerud, Hall of Famer. Got a nice ring to it.
by squid92 on Jun 24, 2010 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Good news if LeBron falls through
I know I’ll get vilified for this, but I think the Nets should covet Gay no matter what the circumstance.
IF LeBron falls through?
No “IF” about it, NBR …
LeBron crossed the Nets off his list the moment they selected a three year project at #3 Overall
So Yeah, better turn out attention to Gay and I’m good with that.
We get it...
You don’t like Favors. Please spare us of the hyperbole. You anti-Favors guys are ruthless, did he sleep with ya’ll sisters or some ****. God.
Why would LeBron ...
Consider a team that just drafted a project by even his biggest supporters analysis?
Come on man, you gotta be realistic.
And Cousins or Johnson would have massively changed that?
You don’t think all he needs his PF to do is finish and rebound and defend?
by muwu on Jun 24, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hope you are right!
We don’t get Lebron, keep Favors and continuing rebuilding through the draft!
Go Favors!
for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...
And with Hinrich going to the Wiz.....
We might get a low cost veteran low maintainence professional long range shooter in Mike Miller.
can we flag people for being absurd?
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
by Gina on Jun 24, 2010 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Why would we trade Favors? We finally have a 4 that plays defense, rebounds, blocks shots, can run the floor, and compliment Brook. Most teams don’t have one good center and you guys are worried about a backup center? Hugh?
LETS GO NETS!
by JustinNJ on Jun 24, 2010 8:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
You NJ Nets player haters
Favors can play the 4 and Cousins can’t. We would have the same problem they had with Love and Jefferson.
Relax. Get on or get off.
some self promotion
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Luke Babbitt
he’s the guy that was on 11 of 12 mocks for lottery that’s still on board
they traded him
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
No point guards after John Wall--Keyon Dooling has gotta be worth something.
A second rounder for Dooling?
Texas slang in a Big Apple minute, by a friendly OED consultant. http://www.barrypopik.com
Dooling should stay for the long run.
Not likely to happen though!
for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...
you'd think with his opt out clause he'd be valuable
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Damn, I wanted Luke!!!!!!! Good pick t volves
LETS GO NETS!
by JustinNJ on Jun 24, 2010 9:09 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
video of favors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNFdxfCzbW4
like this guys work ethic, seems like a very hard worker.
no i meant the french guy
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
gotta love fans that would rather be right than root for their team.
by shane gayle on Jun 24, 2010 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
This..
we don't light the stars, we simply fade with them..
by silenthero07 on Jun 25, 2010 1:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m happy about all of the reports of Favors having a great work ethic. Here’s for hoping that he won’t be another Sean Williams.
A Mule works hard too
But that doesn’t make him a racehorse
In all seriousnee, Favors does remind me of a mule.
I just couldn’t think of the right animal until you nailed it!
No doubt
Plods like a mule and not much of an athlete
Not much of an athelete?
You must be kidding.
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jun 24, 2010 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope.
That was (is) the knock against Favors, his lack of athleticism. That’s why Thron screwed up this pick. The Nets needed to add athleticism to the frontline and Cousins would have filled that void, too bad. Rod ****ed up, we’ll get ’em next year.
Not Kidding
He’s an average athlete at best
LOL
Dobermite, I know u wanted Johnson, but when Favors is compared to Amare or D Howard as an athlete….umm you are wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy offffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
What a laugh!
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jun 24, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I like that Jerry
A very liberal view on the phrase “in all seriousnee”, but all kidding asided Cousins reminds me of a gorilla, specifically the Eddy Curry species. (See what I did there)…
James Anderson is still available
Anderson is a stud and still available.
Jerry25
Am I the only one here that thinks jerry has no clue about basketball??
by wb415 on Jun 24, 2010 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Spurs taking James Anderson with 20th pick
Are you sure I don’t know anything?
Spurs usually know what they are doing, which is more that I can say for Thorn.
the spurs tried to trade up to get Favors
they still know what they’re doing?
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
lol kahn is bad
sheesh, it’s hard to be worst than mchale.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
by Gina on Jun 24, 2010 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Favors has to watch film on who to model his game after. Copy Garnett and Howard. Stay away from stromile swift and emeka okafor.
LETS GO NETS!
by JustinNJ on Jun 24, 2010 9:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
yah right, like Yi Jinalian was watching film of Dirk N.
How did that turn out.
The Nets are a lot better already
great pick. Now Lets what we can do to sway Lebron and add some key pieces via free agency.
AP
How are the Nets a lot better?
Even the most ardent Favors supporters admit he’s a few years away from being an impact player, assuming he ever gets there at all … so how are the Nets already a better team?
He's not a few years away from being a contributor
From day 1 he’ll be able to contribute defensively and on the boards
Damn, I thought that trade for babbitt was with us! That would have been the cherry on top. T wolves are awful! Ryan gomes and babbitt for webster?
LETS GO NETS!
by JustinNJ on Jun 24, 2010 9:24 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Ford on Cousins:
“If he dogs it, he’s still probably a productive player a la Derrick Coleman.”
Ouch!
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jun 24, 2010 9:25 PM EDT reply actions
Don't know what Nets have left to move up unless they throw in $3 millon?
They can’t move up with Yi.
They would have to move DOWN to get rid of Yi.
Thorn gets B for effort and so far an F for results.
Get ready to Fire Thorn!!
Hollah.
Way too generous, Jerry
Effort without results will not even get you a ride on the bus.
I Give him an F for taking the most likely TOP 5 candidate to bust wide open.
As we watch, Boston Celtics are on verge of collapse
Sheed retired and reports of Pierce leaving and Doc retiring.
So much for Thorn making a move.
And Bledsoe just got traded and NOT to Nets.
Thorn’s report card is an F so far.
Still B for effort.
Backup Centers still available.
Whiteside, Alabi and Orton.
Difference is YI sucks. Favors has the athletic ability and work ethic to become a beast!
LETS GO NETS!
by JustinNJ on Jun 24, 2010 9:30 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I still think MULE is the appropriate animal.
Gallon will be a Beast.
And you are a donkey
He is a Net. Get on or get off!!!!
I would have sent a future first for Bledsoe. smh.
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jun 24, 2010 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
part of why OKC was willing to accept that offer from LAC
is that they probably expect the clippers to be awful and that pick to be really high.
great pick by okc
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Are spurs a first class organization or what? Grabbing james anderson at 20 and blair last year in the second round. It is no wonder that they have been a great team the last 20 years.
LETS GO NETS!
by JustinNJ on Jun 24, 2010 9:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I'm convinced Favors like bullied Dobermite as a child or something, that's the only explanation that makes sense
by muwu on Jun 24, 2010 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
lol that would be hilarious
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
lol you called his response
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Favors couldn't beat up a flea
Punked out from a basketball workout with DeMarcus Cousins
Not a fight, a basketball workout
Dude has a heart the size of a mustard seed
Maybe that's smart
brain the size of a b-ball
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jun 24, 2010 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you know he DESTROYED
cousins in HS game.
Actually, I will admit that Favors IS Explosive
as long as no one is covering him.
How often has Favors exploded for a Dunk if some one Big is right in front of him?
Putting him in the weight room isn’t enough.
Changing to an aggressive personality is what is needed.
He dunked on my Terps
ALOT. Also did you notice he had the worst set of guards in the ACC?
So it is Thorn who you should be complaining about.
Thorn once again tried to make a trade and FAILED.
Everything Thorn has been doing has Failed.
Thorn gets an F so far.
brb popping champagne
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
this
and Orton and Gallon too if they want some large bodies.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Thorn may take Gallon with #27 instead of 31 because he no longer has any confidence in himself.
Thorn is striking out all night.
And Thorn has been trying all week and all he could do is give away CDR for NOTHING, in order to save $370,000 in cap space. Brilliant move!
GM
I’d like to see Kevin Pritchard take Kiki’s job.
by mt57 on Jun 24, 2010 9:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
me too
Especially since Thorn is iffy about staying.
Very interesting thought.
Proky may do that before July 1.
what kahn?
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
lol apparently trevor booker is my second cousin
i was about to hate on the pick but now i’ll refrain
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
This guy has no clue
How does he keep his job.
I live in DC
and this GM is horrible. He signed some bad contracts and is doing it again. Why trade when you had later picks.
this that was terrible
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
I do too
but i am a Terp so I am totally blind.
um wtf washington
John Wall needs to start demanding a trade now
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Nets Picks Coming Soon, and if Favors is any indication ....
by Dobermite on Jun 24, 2010 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
We're getting Damion James, I like it
It may not be easy to immediately identify a clear-cut role for James, as he’s a bit of a jack of all trades master of none, and is clearly stuck between the small forward and power forward positions at this point. With that said, NBA teams are always in need of tough, aggressive players who are productive and can contribute in a variety of ways, which is why James will be coveted on draft day.
well (outside of Favors) we have no small forwards or power forwards
so being stuck between those positions is good.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Which proves that Nets are going for LeBron and a PF in FA
But would DLee come to Nets after getting Favors? His pricetag would rise because PT may be less.
Not sure that was great
There were some promising guys who slipped, we could’ve gotten whiteside and someone else maybe for 27 and 31
I think I would have kept 27 and drafted Crawford
Although James is a tough dude, who will get mins immediately at the 3
I don't know about you guys but....
I love my draft with Buble.
Is Rod Thorn senile?
Two Picks for the mediocre Damion James?
This nite has been a total disaster, but as a Nets fan why should I have expected anything else
yeah I don't get it
so many players available we could have taken.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
No Tiny?
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jun 24, 2010 9:55 PM EDT reply actions
Yep Yep
You need hardworkers and bulldogs.
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jun 24, 2010 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
lmao durant looked ticked
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
I'm not totally down on this
Crawford is a bad defender, Whiteside is EXTREMELY raw. You wanna talk raw you take a look at whiteside. Plus DX has this to say about James:
Despite being knocked for most of his career for not being a very good defender, it was difficult to find much evidence of that from the tape we took in. Sporting a terrific 7-1 wingspan, a chiseled frame and standing nearly 6-8 in shoes, James has all the physical tools needed to be an excellent defender, especially when you consider his terrific toughness and aggressiveness.
That clearly manifests itself on the court as well, as he is very active, uses his body extremely effectively, does a good job of utilizing his length to contest shots, and gets his hands on a ton of loose balls. James is a playmaker on the defensive end, getting in the passing lanes on a regular basis, blocking shots at a good rate, and doing a great job on the defensive glass. His lateral quickness on the perimeter may not be stellar, but it looks more than adequate for the NBA level. In fact, he seemed to do a better job guarding the perimeter from the film we saw than in the post, where his lack of size can get exposed at times.
From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Damion-James-1074/#ixzz0rpGO5Mb5
http://www.draftexpress.com
This guy is tough, and aggressive. Isn’t that what you wanted?
The Nets could not have done any worse
If this was Rod Thorn’s last draft, and I hope it was, he really ****** us over BIGTIME before he left.
I should have known RT would mess up the draft....
Doesn’t feel any different from years past. Except RT had the guts to draft a teenager.
wat trade?
watching espn. no trade. you all are nuts right now.
by Mike Viola on Jun 24, 2010 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Cool, you deserve some degree of good news :)
by Chris2 on Jun 24, 2010 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am not too sure about it
but love seeing you be positive.
We need SHOOTING!
and we could have had it without trading our 2 picks! (Crawford at 27)
Draft the best perimater defender @ 31!!! WTF!!!
Damion Jones will fit right in
Another mediocre JAG who should feel right at home with the NJ Nets
For the uninformed, JAG = Just Another Guy … meaning a dime-a-dozen player
omg
wat is thorn thinking. this is unbelievable. I really do not understand this move at all. A big trade better be coming right now.
Damion james
James’ biggest strength clearly revolves around how hard he plays, a part of his game we don’t seem to have emphasized strongly enough in previous reports, and a skill in its own right. He brings an unbelievable amount of energy to the floor every time he steps out onto the court, being incredibly aggressive in pretty much everything he does.
That manifests itself in a number of areas—the way he runs the floor in transition, crashes the offensive glass, cuts and finishes at the rim, and just the overall toughness he offers. He is the leading rebounder in Big 12 history, averaging over 10 boards per game this season, and regularly is the one coming out of a crowd with a loose ball in traffic when his team needs an extra possession.
From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Damion-James-1074/#ixzz0rpHxsyHv
http://www.draftexpress.com
You knock Favors for being “soft”, yet don’t like one of the toughest players in the draft?
MMMMM...rebounds!
We need them.
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jun 24, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
James is better than CDR
Kid is tough. 10 boards per game at his size? And leading rebounder in Big 10 History. Hes AJ’s type of player
How can you hate this with a late first?
“The Hawks have traded this pick to the Nets for the 27th and 31st picks. James is an excellent pick for the Nets. He doesn’t have huge upside but he’s a tough guy who can play both both forward positions. If he improves his outside shot, he can be a James Posey-type player in the pros. Good value here.”
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jun 24, 2010 10:07 PM EDT reply actions
because the players we could have gotten at 27 and 31
are about equal in terms of prospect status with james
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
This was clearly an Avery pick.
Defense, hard worker, rebounding.
Great value.
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jun 24, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Guess he couldnt get Cousins so he settled for James
I thought we gave up too much though to move up 3 slots
Hes not a great shooter
But he will be a load down low at the 3. He is a great rebounder for his size. He can also run the court really well
Nets Just Fixed there Forward Spots
are forward spots are now set for the future with 2 rugged guys . that was our weakness last year.
i like what the nets did. now if we can sneak a secound round pick and get a PG i’ll be Happy.
so no shooters?
im gonna work on my jump shot and see if i can’t break camp
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
by Gina on Jun 24, 2010 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
who's available in free agency that can shoot?
Joe Johnson and…
are we going to break the bank for Miller?
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
he's an rfa
i can’t imagine they don’t keep him
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Frontload the contract.
Warriors are trying to cut payroll with the impending sale.
by dpasknetsaz on Jun 24, 2010 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Same here!
Just pass me the ball and I’ll make sure to hit all my shots from downtown1
by jasperjarrod on Jun 24, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Damion James
is also a Senior (relatively low upside) and according to DE:
“Damion James looks solid, but unspectacular across the board.” when comparing him to other SF in this draft.
There are PLENTY of other “solid” players both in the draft and FA.
From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Damion-James-1074/#ixzz0rpJK7XvJ
http://www.draftexpress.com
Crawford is instant offense and can shoot
Robinson is basically a James clone except longer
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Sounds like another CDR
No thanks
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jun 24, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I LOVE THIS TEAM
Maybe too much, so don’t question my Nets fandom
I’m Just expressing my absolute dejection over what I precieve as another miserable nite in a lifetime of miserable nites for this woebegotton organization. I could not have imagined Rod Thorn doing any worse than he did tonite in my view.
A Project at #3 was bad enough, but trading 27 and 31 for 24 (Damion Jones), when IMO we could have landed TWO BETTER PLAYERS than Jones with what was left on the board, well that is flatout inexcusable and as a NETS FAN I am livid.
If that makes me a bad fan so be it, but I am absolutely furious over this debacle!
Crawford is another CDR
Just another player that can score but can’t do anything else. Crawford is 6’4, so he’s going to be an undersized defender. Scorers are found everywhere, we can find them easily. But finding a guy like James (strong, good defense, good role player) is valuable.
Why is the best PF in the draft a debacle
He was #3 on almost every board. Maybe Cousins was better but you can’t play with 2 centers.
its not worth trying to argue
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
+1
No purchase of draft picks, no trades…for a seasoned GM and rich owner who wants to be in the playoffs next year, its pretty lackluster.
How many players do you want on this team?
We already drafted 2 players and the night is not over… Plus there’s free agency.
Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory
We get the shooter/scorer that we need in Crawford and have a nice shot at a decent back-up center at 31, and we end up trading them for an undersized 4 that we hope can play the 3. And can’t shoot— 67% FT. If we don’t pick up a second round pick, and I doubt we will, this is a major disappointment.
who on this team can shoot?
Not Favors or James. We’ll need to get Ray Allen in FA.
40% from 3 in the second half
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
I cant stand Calipari
He says this is the greatest day in kentucky history. Get out of here you used car salesman.
I don’t know much about James, but, if he is an all out hustling moose that rebounds, I like the move! DEFENSE wins games. AND he will push Brook and Favors when he is playing at the 3. We just got two great rebounders! We NEEDED that!
LETS GO NETS!
by JustinNJ on Jun 24, 2010 10:18 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
CDR type?
You mean a whiny ball hog with no D?
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jun 24, 2010 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
We should pick up a few 2nd rounders...
Draft Armon and Hobson.
Non-guaranteed contracts, it would be nice
Just turned off the draft
I can’t even watch this anymore, I’m too sick too my stomach
Just when I was preparing to except the Favors pick provided we made two good later selections, we trade those two picks with some excellent prospects left on the board (Crawford, Whiteside, etc.), and for what what, for a classic over-achiever (translation: not particularly talented)
UN FRIGGIN BELIEVABLE
:-(
He's a old school Nets fan...
…wallowing in misery = good times.
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jun 24, 2010 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I would feel better about this draft
if Favors wasn’t such a big question mark. Might be a bust, hopefully he’ll be a stud.
Im gonna bet
You have seen Crawford on youtube and never seen Whiteside. am I rite?
Suuure whiteside is an excellent player.
Whiteside’s fundamentals, basketball IQ and overall awareness are well below average, even considering his freshman status. He at times looks out of place in Marshall’s half-court offense, looking as if he’s not quite sure where he should be at any particular moment, which at this late stage in the season makes you wonder about his ability to process an NBA team’s far more complex playbook.
Whiteside had a very difficult time qualifying academically for college, only actually getting into school at age 20, and is reportedly having problems staying eligible now that he’s already there, which will likely leave him no choice but to enter this year’s draft.
"Immature" is the word you hear most often associated with Whiteside both on and off the court, as there will certainly be a large degree of hand-holding and coddling that whichever team drafts him needs to do in order to help him reach his full potential. There are major questions about his work ethic and intensity level, which is a bit concerning considering how far off he currently is from being able to contribute to an NBA team. We also need to keep in mind that despite his freshman status, he’s the same age as many college juniors, turning 21 this upcoming June. This obviously limits his upside to a certain degree.
From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Hassan-Whiteside-5660/#ixzz0rpPCx4Bk
http://www.draftexpress.com
He literally had no choice but to declare because he was too dumb!
Fine, then take Crawford and Armon Johnson
But there was no reason to trade those two picks for an “over-achiever”
Anytime that’s the best thing someone can say about someone, that he’s an over-achiever, you know you just picked someone who is NOT particulary talented.
You know why he overachieved? Because he was able to achieve greater heights than his talent would suggest
You know why he was able to do that?
James’ biggest strength clearly revolves around how hard he plays, a part of his game we don’t seem to have emphasized strongly enough in previous reports, and a skill in its own right. He brings an unbelievable amount of energy to the floor every time he steps out onto the court, being incredibly aggressive in pretty much everything he does.
That manifests itself in a number of areas—the way he runs the floor in transition, crashes the offensive glass, cuts and finishes at the rim, and just the overall toughness he offers. He is the leading rebounder in Big 12 history, averaging over 10 boards per game this season, and regularly is the one coming out of a crowd with a loose ball in traffic when his team needs an extra possession.
So you ding him for being better than he is because he played incredibly hard, tough and aggressively? And you would call out Favors for having no heart?
YES
Because I like players who are …. tough AND talented
Why does it have to be one or the other?
Are there left?
Jordan Crawford is a scorer, I highly doubt there is another player left that is on the same level as James defensively
so let’s get this straight:
immature
unintelligent
bad work ethic
old for his draft status
completely raw skill level
yeah, i’m so distraught that we missed out on this kid. please. he makes SWAT sound like tim duncan.
memo to nets fans: STOP FALLING IN LOVE WITH HYPE!
by shane gayle on Jun 24, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
the best part is
this is the same guy who thinks Favors sucks.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Yes, he said the usual standard stuff about all the research done in selecting Favors....(code word for good on paper)
Then asked JVG and Barry to apply to be his assistant coach.
Avery: "Any FA should be impressed with out basketball team"
YEAH RIGHT!!
You did NOTHING to improve this team tonite
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING
Favors maybe makes us better in two or three years and Damion James is a dime-a-dozen roster filler who makes no difference whatsoever.
GET REAL, LITTLE MAN
Dude we got a Wes Johnson
under the name Damion James
by calling all toasters on Jun 24, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
My picks as of yesterday:
- Favors
- Crawford
- Robinson
Couls have had all of them? Whhhhhyyyyy???!!!!
Another snooze move for Thorn
So Cuban buys Dominique Jones from Memphis. Where are you Thorn? This guy could help us. We spend two picks on the 24 pick and Dallas buys outright the 25 pick. Fire Thorn!
Thorn's performance tonite was flatout pathetic
I wish he retired last week, before he could take a flame-thrower to this organization the way he did tonite.
lol @ knicks fans
stanford pick has them baffled.
Cruise control
If I see one more commercial for that stupid Tom Cruise movie, I’m going to become a Scientologist. And that’s not going to work for anyone.
At least the Knicks whiffed too
Say what you want, but the Knicks picks are not going to help get Lebron. Low ceiling guys for sure. They must be pretty sure they can get some bigs on the FA market. That or they think Bender and Curry are the answer. Hard to understand why they drafted a 3 unless they are dumping Chandler. Strange.
That sucks
Tiny Gallon would have been a Net if Thorn could have gotten a pick for CDR.
Nets wanted Gallon.
Which leads me to this question:
Why did Rod Thorn trade CDR 2 days befor the draft? If they waited until tonight maybe they could’ve grabbed someone they had their eye on.
What does that tell you?
No one really stuck out to them.
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jun 25, 2010 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
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