The Value of Favors and Loyalty
by Net Income on Jul 2, 2010 4:04 PM EDT
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PrintDerrick Favors has been called a "chip" by his general manager...and indeed, he's been a popular topic when Rod Thorn picks up the phone. On Draft Day, there were reports the Pacers wanted him and Devin Harris for Danny Granger. Chad Ford reports in an ESPN chat Friday that the Blazers dangled LaMarcus Aldridge for him and Harris that same night. Before the draft, word was the Nets were willing to deal the #3 pick and Harris to the Hornets for Chris Paul.
But the Nets haven't bitten yet and one team insider says it's "highly likely" the 18-year-old will be on the opening night roster in Newark. That's a good thing for Favors. As SLAM reports, Favors may be young but he is very, very loyal and appreciates the same in others. Same with hard work. There are those who do not expect much from him this season. He's not among them.
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If we gave up Harris and Favors for Aldridge, I would have flipped out. I’d maybe give up Harris for Aldridge alone. Maybe.
by J-Kay on Jul 2, 2010 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
we don't Aldridge
We have Favors and we’ll sign a marquee PF in the FA market. We don’t need to create such a hole at PG when we don’t need Aldridge.
by Andres B on Jul 2, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I’m talking in terms of value, ignoring the team situation. Devin for Aldridge is maybe an even deal, if anything its in Portland’s favor. Including Favors is a complete joke
by J-Kay on Jul 2, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rookies are always exciting…Can’t wait to see what favors can do.
Hopefully, hes the real deal.
by Andy. on Jul 2, 2010 4:07 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
+1
Would love to see what some “homegrown” talent can do.
by kiemurphy on Jul 2, 2010 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
+2
Hopefully he add more weight before the start of the season about 20 lbs. more of muscle would be nice. If he could mold his body like Howard, he would be a beast! Brook needs to gain his weight back after what happen to him. Brook need to add at least 35 lbs. of muscle. Favors is much heavier than him now :)
Aldridge is a good player but a garbage rebounder
And I’d prefer that we’d stop dangling the boy around like a piece of bait. We need him.
"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 Jul 2, 2010 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Favors
If we don’t sign any top free agents, then AJ should start Favors in the first pre-season game and see what happens the rest of the way. So, he has a miserable few months, so what. WIthout a top tier free agent PF, Favors is going to have to develop fast. Without a top tier FA, wins and losses won’t matter, again, this year.
Paul from Delray Beach
by PaulErstein on Jul 2, 2010 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Favors AKA "Hard Work" Baby
Love it we can’t trade this dude, to much potential, I think in the playoffs his style of play will be more important than I guy like Bosh, Favors and Lopez because there tougher.
by Atronic on Jul 2, 2010 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
haha yes!!! i just posted the nickname
"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 Jul 2, 2010 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
btw
I again lobby for his official nickname to be Derrick “Hard Work” Favors.
Perfect name for a shot blocking, rebounding monster
"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 Jul 2, 2010 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I will be upset it
they trade this guy.
He shouldnt be included in any S&Ts especially for players that have been injured.
by SIC One on Jul 2, 2010 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
and he shouldn't be referred to as a "chip"
in public, at least.
It goes both ways here. We expect him to perform, he should at least expect some kind of assurance that we’re about to invest in him for the next 3-4 seasons.
After 2 years of trying to pawn Yi off on the fanbase as a core player, this is the least they can do.
"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 Jul 2, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Forget dealing him...
…he could be the next big thing. Take the risk. Worse thing that can happen is he’s a bust, Nets suck, franchise crashes and burns. I’m OK with that. I’m a Nets fan.
But seriously, I love the kid.
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jul 2, 2010 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
If you havent seen the video of Favors on njnets.com
Do yourself a Favors (gahhh) and check it out. He nearly leaps over everyone for a put back slam (miss).
You hear a ton of "oooooooooh"s.
by eLonepb on Jul 2, 2010 4:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Yes, his elbow is 6 inches above the rim. His hand is out of the top of the frame.
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jul 2, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
that's Hard Work for you
an absolute monster. hide the women and children.
"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 Jul 2, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
(the frame of the video, as in you can’t see his hand it is so damn high)
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jul 2, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
lord have mercy
"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 Jul 2, 2010 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
That's insane lol
" I'm really excited to take the worst team in the league and turn it to be the best in the league." --Mikhail Prokhorov.
Damn not for nothing but in the Couch link look at the back of the dudes shoulders man
SMH @ 18, put 15-20 pounds on him and you have an absolute beast.
by Atronic on Jul 2, 2010 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Zoubek is a pretty smart dude...
Brian “Homework” Zoubek.
Hard Work and Homework coming off the bench.
by Joe Uras on Jul 2, 2010 4:27 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
jeez
I just realized, if Zoubek makes the team, we’d have some serious size coming off of the bench. WOW!!!!
"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 Jul 2, 2010 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Zoubek looks like an angry wolf... the dude is tough as nails... just what we need.
" I'm really excited to take the worst team in the league and turn it to be the best in the league." --Mikhail Prokhorov.
by Claud on Jul 2, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol yeah he does
I like his toughness, man from Favors, James, and Zoubek we gotten bigger more athletic and tougher thru the draft crazy.
by Atronic on Jul 2, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just imagine that trio off of the bench
inexperienced, but lets see how many points you’ll score against them
"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 Jul 2, 2010 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Lebron James and Derrick Favors
Royalty meets Loyalty.
I’m full of ’em, I tells ya.
by Joe Uras on Jul 2, 2010 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Favors will surprise a lot of people,,,
Rookie of the year? Maybe if he was our starting PF but I expect something like 10/10/2.
Give him 2-3 years and he’s a beast next to lopez. This is why I am apprehensive about signing any PF to a max contract… but if it’s what it would take to get LBJ, so be it.
" I'm really excited to take the worst team in the league and turn it to be the best in the league." --Mikhail Prokhorov.
by Claud on Jul 2, 2010 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Yeah I mean I'm down to sign Lee
Maybe Boozer but I hate Boozer, maybe we should send Lebron Favors tip dunk attempt.
no need
if Lebron is smart, he’ll be able to see Hard Work do that kind of stuff in 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 Jul 2, 2010 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
4:42
[Comment From Mike Mike: ]
Any news on a humphries deal to free up space for a second max player in NJ?
Friday July 2, 2010 4:42 Mike
4:43
Chris Sheridan:
They are confident they can get that done if necessary. In fact, they are more confident they can move Hump than the Heat are that they can move Beasley.
"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." Micheal Jordan
"I don't need too much. Glamour and all that stuff don't excite me. I am just glad I have the game of basketball in my life." -- LeBron James
by njchamp1 on Jul 2, 2010 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Anyone can say what they want about Favors...
But fact is I can see this kid in the trenches with Brook, digging deep, having chemistry and playing for something greater.
by NJNM on Jul 2, 2010 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Favors and Lopez are going to dominate the league.
While everybody’s playing small ball, the Nets are getting bigger and bigger! Teams better get ready ‘cause we’ll bully them in the post next season.
by Air Force 1 on Jul 2, 2010 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
If we are patient...
D-Fav is going to be a huge player for the Nets.
Especially if they get someone with passing vision (James).
by No Sleep Till Brooklyn on Jul 2, 2010 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
First Couple of Years
You Don’t have to run no Offense thru Favors. but just say go get your points on tip ins and putbacks and pick and roll stuff.
that’s why he was the perfect choice in this year’s draft.
Favors is
a kid that every team would love. a fan favorite. I reallllly hope we can hang on to him
by ddecker13 on Jul 2, 2010 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I love Favors and think he has a ton of potential…butttttttt LaMarcus Aldridge is almost exactly what we need offensively next to Brook. Athletic, extends the floor. I have no idea about his D or rebounding (can someone post more on that?) so I wouldn’t make the trade I guess, but we can only hope offensively Favors one day is like LaMarcus
his D and rebounding are awful
which is why he’s absolutely not exactly what we need next to Brook.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
D and rebounding are awful?
do you truly believe that? 8.5 rpg isnt not “AWFUL” and he did average 2 blocks per game as well. i know those numbers arent amazing.. but i’d say not awful
averaging 8 rebounds a game playing 37 minutes a night when you're your teams
best rebounder is awful. He rebounds at the same rates as guys like Yi and Spencer Hawes.
I want Jerry Manuel fired now, not three years from now. That is my stance.- John Peterson
Aldridge is SOFT
no way folks. No 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 Jul 3, 2010 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
people are so enamored by "names" on here it's crazy
one legged chris paul, lamarcus aldridge, amare stoudemire with one eye and two bad knees….good lord.
"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 Jul 3, 2010 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
I say lets keep this kid! He can develop into an exceptional player for us. Worst case senario he is a defensive and rebounding stud. Can you imagine, hypothetically speaking for now, our team’s athleticism with a core of Terrence, Favors and Lebron? WOW! We would have a top ten highlight every night we played.
LETS GO NETS!
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