Aldridge: Nets Had 14th Best Off-Season, Because...
by Net Income on Jul 26, 2010 4:58 PM EDT
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By our calculations, there's still eight more weeks in the off-season (then pre-season begins with training camp).
Still, David Aldridge figures with all the big names and many of the small names in free agency gone, the summer leagues finished, it's a good time to rank all 30 NBA teams.
Aldridge ranks the Nets at No. 14, which sounds high until you look at his methodology. It's not because of their free agent sucdess, which he distains as a "big time" swing and miss, or their draft, which he likes because of the "loads of promise" Derrick Favors brings. No, he likes it because of what happened on May 12, when Mikhail Prokhorov was approved as owner. It's all about the Big Russian, thinks Aldridge.
"It's his show," writes Aldridge. "his group that is now running the day-to-day operations in Jersey, his energy and his money that have created buzz. (and) it's Prokhorov who has to ultimately make the move meaningful by creating a winning organization."
- Moves by young talent, GMs will direct middle teams' futures - David Aldridge - NBA.com
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Have to be patient with Proky
I worry fans will want to jump all over this Aldridge assessment but we just have to see it out. We swung and missed on free agency but I’m still happy Proky is our guy!
Who swung and won besides Miami?
I think Chicago bolstered their lineup, but everybody else (in the big name free agent race) did poorly by overpaying and locking their franchise into a tough future.
I think and hope Avery will be just as significant an addition as Proky
He’s passionate and will not tolerate crap from this team. I think AJ alone is good for 5-7 more wins
No Proky
represented hope, change and progress.
Pretty much why many had huge expectations for the Nets during the off season.
Some people feel we fell below the bar.
By failing to get the number one pick.
by failing to snag a big free agent.
etc etc etc.
by killa kadafi191 on Jul 26, 2010 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
last time i checked
team owners had no control over the way the lottery shakes out
imagine something extremely witty here
"would avery have joined the Nets without Prokhorov?"
I doubt.
It’s not Proky and the contract he’ll get from him “per se”.
But as killa mentioned above, the hope or change that Proky is trying to make might have intrigued him.
Avery knows that the Nets will try to lure LBJ, who wouldn’t want to coach a contender?
Also, there’s a chance that the Nets might win the lottery.
He probably thought that the Nets might strike out, but he took the chance as he knows he can help build the team from the ground up.
"Beat the Heat!"
patient wise yes
People expecting a huge off season was disappointed. If you are patient and we develop things will be okay.
We just have to be patient and not waste anytime going after unattainable players.
I no this is not a popular idea but I’m all for throwing Favors to the wolves.
by killa kadafi191 on Jul 26, 2010 4:39 PM EDT reply actions
faith and trust is a hard thing to earn
especially when you mix in the words business.
That will not come until results are presented.
Not saying I don’t trust Proky but I don’t trust King.
A man is always judge by what he has done.
by killa kadafi191 on Jul 26, 2010 4:46 PM EDT reply actions
Memo to David "I think it's 1993" Aldrige
The Best Win % Coach in History.
Off-Season:
New Arena and City.
New (deep pocketed, but savvy) Owner
Raw, but Most upsided Lottery pick.
Likely Steal of the Draft.
Nice role player additions
One of the best shooters in the game.
New, Full Coaching staff (that specializes in Bigs development)
BAck-UP PG from the Reigning champs.
But we are 14th and swung and missed because we didn’t sign Joe Johnson or Chris Bosh and waste our caps space (most of which we still have squirreled away)?
Go back to your nap, Mr. Aldrige.
by Jron on Jul 26, 2010 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Take No. 14 as a compliment.
The mere fact that the Nets were absolutely putrid last season and did not land a coveted free agent or win the “John Wall Sweepstakes,” would (fair or not) give most basketball pundits reason to rank the Nets’ off-season even lower than 14th.
Considering 9 of the 13 teams ranked ahead of the Nets on DA’s list had winning seasons last year while the Nets were in the toilet, 14’s a good number.
On the national landscape, it will take a while to wipe away the stink of 12-70 and quite frankly, if it were not for Prokhorov, the Nets would certainly be ranked a lot lower — and rightly so.
ROFL
@ the fact u think favors has more upside than john wall. LOL. cousins has more upside than favors. favors is a future bust. cannot wait for amare to torch him.
I must admit I am very worried about the Knicks 1st rounder
Oh wait…
Consequences will never be the same.
by NetsMets4Life on Jul 26, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol funniest guy in the world
You actually like Amare dnt u? Lmao
Amare will torch him
Hopefully with some good coaching in 3,4 years Favors will be a solid player.
Cousins looked great in SL we didn’t take him because he can’t play forward or defend.
Looks like he’ll be a star in Sactown.
But GTFOH Gallo sucks and so does your team.
Proky has actually done well by stressing patience...
He could have wasted money and cap space on non-difference makers. I do think Avery is overly optimistic about helping guys to improve (i.e., Outlaw and Thomas) but luckily we only ended up with one questionable contract this offseason.
I like that we still have $14M in cap space to use Presti’s method of taking other team’s assets.
Yes, from Thorn's advice.
Rod learned lessons from his tenure here with the Nets.
Most probably he advised Proky how important cap space is, and the value of not over paying.
"Beat the Heat!"
remember, Proky came from a different culture. He spent on the best player/personnels money could buy. That’s how CSKA won when he owned it.
Proky admitted that the NBA is different. He’s learning.
But he can relate as to the management of the team, from his other businesses. Looks like he’s up to the challenges that might come ahead.
"Beat the Heat!"
Proky said something profound...
…along the lines of “when you make a mistake in the NBA you have to live with it for five years”. I think he gets it.
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jul 26, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
At 14 were in the middle of the pack
It will be interesting to see what decisions are made in the near future and which way the balance will shift.
So far so good. A great coach, a good draft choice in Favors, and free agents who will fill the voids that we had last season all bode well for the Nets and this season.
The Nets had no shot at any big FA...
Other than Lee who got obscene money from GS.
No complaints here and I really like our coaching staff.
Part of the reason we had no shot at any big name FA was BECAUSE of the coaching staff.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jul 26, 2010 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Various comments on here have mentioned that as a possibility.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jul 26, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
He's right...
I can definitely see why having 2 coaches of the year on the same bench would be unappealing to free agents… Wait, what?
by JohnFromLongIsland on Jul 26, 2010 9:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Its going to fall on the coaching staff
Our coaches are some of the best in the league. The fact that the coaching staff got a ton better is alone a major factor for the upcoming season, not to mention a very good draft, picking up some key role players, and a much needed new environment. Oh yeah, and that Prokhorov guy.
Consequences will never be the same.
Derek Favors
I hope Favors grew over the last year. Just seen a video, with him stating he’s 6’8". I still like his potential but the height matters alot. Just imagine a 6’4" Michael Jordan(who will be the fetured player on 2k11)
Isaac, Daniel Goldstein, etc deserve an assist for landing Proky
Without the Brooklyn Delayers, Ratner would not have needed to sell out to Proky.
The Nets franchise has a much brighter future.
Thank you, chumps.
DG is laughing to the bank...
It’s the other supporters that ended up being chumps.
$3m really doesn't go that far
DG lost a lot of friends and his reputation will follow him the rest of his life.
3M capital gains...
And he was a nobody before AY. I bet he feels pretty good about the whole incident.
by rundmc00 on Jul 26, 2010 7:18 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
How lucky is Proky landing the No 3 Pick?
Will Favors end up the best player from the 2010 Draft? Answer will be revealed in 3-4 years.
New Nets Dancers
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I vote for Jac of All Nets to replace that woman that replaced Beadle!!!
DA is right!
DA is right. Proky is the man! A close second would be AJ and third would be Favors. But also don’t discount how important it is that they don’t have to play any longer in the IZOD.
I sort of knew in my heart, that we weren’t getting any of the top five free agents, but I was hoping for better than we got. Let’s sign another big, but low cost body, and then go to war with AJ and our team. GO NETS!
Paul from Delray Beach
Strange that Aldridge lauds Proky's arrival
while downgrading the Nets for whiffing on free agents under Proky’s ownership.
Meanwhile, is Proky going to name a president of the Nets or is that now part of the GM’s job? in which case, what to make of Proky saying that he was in no rush to hire a president and then hiring a GM a day later?
It's all semantics
the Nets’ hierarchy had become a bunch of titles. Thorn carried out the GM duties, while Kiki had the GM title. President of Basketball Operations = General Manager. So they got around to changing it.
Have been reading up on Chris Paul stuff
Read the berger article. Seems we’re in the hunt along with Orlando and Charlotte.
If we were to do Chris Paul and James Posey for Terrence Williams, Quinton Ross, Kris Humphries, $3 million, 1 1st round pick, 1 2nd round pick __> that’s gotta be one of the best deals for them? I’m not just saying that b/c I’m a Nets fan. They want to shed salary. They’d lose $21,418,752 and take back $6,560,817 plus $3 million in cash and draft picks. Sounds good to me. What could Charlotte offer?
by corky_romano4life on Jul 26, 2010 10:28 PM EDT reply actions
IF
the nets want chris paul they woul HAVE to give favors and take okafor. wheover lands if anyone does land cp3 must take okafor. obviousally it would be more.
hmmm
i wonder if we could somehow get around that. or if we could do a three way deal with the following nets and hornets involved: Devin, TWill, Hump, Paul, Posey, West
by corky_romano4life on Jul 26, 2010 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
how about this?
1
Nets get: Chris Paul, Andre Iguadala
Hornets Get: Speights, Willie Green, Kris Humphries, Terrence Willais
76ers get: James Posey, David West
2
Nets get: Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony
Hornets get: Terrence Williams, Kris Humphries, Kenyon’s expiring deal
Nuggets get: Okafor, Devin Harris
3
Nets get: Chris Paul, Danny Granger
Hornets get: TJ Ford, Terrence Williams
Pacers get: Devin Harris, Peja’s expiring deal
4
Nets get: Chris Paul, James Posey
Hornes get: Andrew Bynum, Shannon Brown
Lakers get: Devin Harris
Pick!
by corky_romano4life on Jul 26, 2010 10:47 PM EDT reply actions
The key statement to Aldridges' remarks is:
The Nets are desperate to add a veteran 4 before the start of the season.
Aldridge usually knows what he is talking about.
Nets fans should be focusing on which veteran 4s are available.
If you are looking for someone with a large expiring contract who could come cheaply, Troy Murphy should be on that list.
Other suggestions?
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