Troy Murphy - Jersey Sure
by Net Income on Aug 18, 2010 9:51 PM EDT
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PrintTroy Murphy was at the Honolulu International Airport Tuesday, headed back home to New Jersey and the Nets, when Dave D'Alessandro caught up with him. The Sparta native said all the right things about playing for the home team, like...
"I couldn’t understand when all these free agents were looking for places to go that so many of them overlooked the Nets," and...
"There’s something special about playing for the team that you grew up watching, so you have to look forward to that. And I’m looking forward to working with Avery Johnson," and...
"I think people are definitely underestimating us, but that’s a good thing."
Murphy knows it won't be easy for the Nets and himself--he's never played in the post-season, but he's happy to give it a try. “So I‘m definitely all right with this. And we have a shot at the playoffs, so can you imagine how special that would be for me to be a part of that?”
- Homeward bound, newest Net Troy Murphy is all for it - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger
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This guy is going to be real solid assuming he stays healthy. The more I think about this move, especially in view of Lee’s recent comments, King gets an A.
by nynjlawyer on Aug 18, 2010 9:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Absolutely love the attitude
Really hope he sticks around for awhile.
by eLonepb on Aug 18, 2010 10:02 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
...and then he gets traded to DEN for Melo...
that would be lol
hahaha
funny post but yea i hope murphy stays ferreal. he’s thinking just like the fans. i’m excited about this team i really am. when the nets went 52-30 in 2002 (yr j-kidd arrived) pretty much everyone still wrote us to be in last place. to me, this team has a similar feeling to that. i’ll be at some games at the rock upcoming season.
Dec 15, for the 3 FAs
"It's time", "I'll take my talent to ..." "Beat the Heat!"
by faNETicS on Aug 18, 2010 11:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Good
Then we can see how the current team can play before contemplating giving away some talented people.
We are going to have to put up with this for another 4 months.
no, we aren't
it would be nuts for Denver to draw this out.
Once he tells the Nuggets owner he will opt out next July and request a trade, things will move fast.
I expect this will be resolved long before training camp.
I was saying all along that forfeiting most of that cap space for an expiring PF (against Rod Thorn's wishes) was not such a bad thing.
The Nets may have even more of a chance of getting Melo, after signing Murphy, than before, because a S&T was always the only way to get Melo.
Now the Nets can use Murphy to help get Melo, or if they must give up Favors, they still have a decent PF, who could be re-signed for much less next summer. And if they do nothing, at least the Nets will be competitive, and King/Avery made the right decision.
The Nets may have even more of a chance of getting Melo, after signing Murphy, than before, because a S&T was always the only way to get Melo.
Not really. Think about this: if we hadn’t taken on Troy’s contract, we could take on Melo without having to match salaries. The salary relief that would mean for Denver (esp with the luxury tx) would be huge and that would have been a tremendous asset of they were thinking about trying to land Melo.
However, it appears that Melo can't be traded before Dec 15, when Outlaw et al. become available.
Nets can have a handful of extra wins by then, as as result of having Murphy, which can impact the standings later on.
Also, Murphy isn’t a dead weight like Eddy Curry. Denver has to show some wins to its fans. They could expect to re-sign Murphy for much less at end of season, when KMart becomes a FA.
It could still be Harris and Outlaw for Melo, but Denver would have to offer Ty Lawson.
not sure either.
But i’ll take Jerry25’s word for it. He seems to have prophetic powers with this stuff.
Welcome Troy Murphy!
Love the attitude…. and he fits exactly what we need at the PF. Brilliant job, Billy King!
Murphy and Lopez will get along just fine.
Troy will let Brook know what it’s like to hear Avery’s screeching voice.
I think Brook will get a big laugh.
Great attitude
I think he’ll be one of the best additions to any team in the NBA. I expect a double double avg from Murphy and on some nights he will be the go to guy..he can score
Dave D. needs to ask Murphy if he likes being called RoboCop, RoboCop 2, RoboCop 3 or just Officer Murphy?
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Officer Murphy, back from Hawaii, Reporting for Duty.
Then why is he called here, RoboCop 2k09:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bx-TBYEaIoM&feature=related
Why would he want to be called “the Horse”, instead of RoboCop, with the same last name as the Officer in the movie?
Besides, my postings on NetsDaily are already being picked up by Google, thus spreading the RoboCop nickname.
http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/meet_murphy_070119.html
Nickname down on the bottom. Doesn’t say why. I dont think he looks like one. Or sounds like one.
He does have a horse face
and he is a work horse.
by Jack_Tripper on Aug 18, 2010 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
He also says that Dr. Seuss is his favorite book!
Do we have another George W. Bush?
Says all the right things
I’m sure the PR people at the Nets are thrilled he’s saying all this nice stuff. No more Courtney Lee or Chris Douglas-Roberts to worry about now. This has potential to be a GREAT pickup because it appears obvious he wants to be here, thinks they have a chance to win.
Now only if we could somehow steal that Carmelo guy for some cotton candy and a few draft picks.
by corky_romano4life on Aug 18, 2010 11:22 PM EDT reply actions
I just want to see these guys play together
Before we trade anybody at least some preseason games, I think some of these guys maybe turning a corner.
NI, would a Murphy extension count against the cap?
If Denver is interested in Favors for Melo… then this could work out alright.
No way
no need to give up Favors I think James, T-Will and Harris plus Hump as a throw in would do if not no deal for Lawson and Melo(signed to extension).
I would like to do...
I like your deal for both teams. Wonder if we throw in two #1 picks and maybe a #2 could we leave out TWil.
Farmer/TWil/Carmelo/Murphy/Brook
Lawson/Morrow/Outlaw/Favors/Petro
Very good team if Avery gets them to play defense.
Benefit not discussed is Nets would own NYC and the value of the team would sky rocket.
by rundmc00 on Aug 19, 2010 12:52 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No deal should take place before mid December anyway.
That is good news, so we can evaluate everyone but the NBA fans will have to put up with this for 4 more months!
I have a feeling that Melo will perform poorly this year, in front of his Denver fans. His value will decline.
You fail to consider the other side`
That the team we have now has only won about 4 – 5 games, and is considered the worst team in the league.
Suddenly, we aren’t on Melo’s list anymore, and none of our players are as attractive to Denver.
Avery will have the same team in mid December as he has today. He will get them to gel.
Losing is not an option for Avery, as long as his team is healthy.
The early schedule is tough though. Avery will have to do some screeching and pulling on shirts and what not to keep the team focused.
If Nets keep their core players, then I too would prefer Two #1s and any #2s.
Those draft picks wouldn’t be needed to be retained, if Nets keep their core and besides, Nets would be an Elite team real fast.
1)Why, if Melo is signing a 3 year extension, would give away the players most ready to help us win now?
Melo would be here for three years, and MAYBE Melo would play with a good Favors for MAYBE one year, assuming he wouldn’t pull the same crap he’s pulling in DEN right now.
Plus, everyone talks about how Murphy will compliment Lopez cuz he can stretch the floor… that was the plan with Yi. So why try so hard to preserve a project who won’t develop for 2 years and who probably won’t compliment the best player on the team.
2) Why would DEN take that deal?
Lawson has very good numbers for a backup… they would not be moving too far up with Harris, who has injury issues to boot. DEN might even see it as a lateral move. T-Will for Melo? No way they aren’t getting way better offers. The Knicks could do better.
as a corollary ...
why would Melo allow Denver to gut the Knicks? As you stated in #1.
And why would Denver make the trade if they’re not taking any valuable asset from the Knicks? as you stated in #2
Give an example why Knicks could do better.
"It's time", "I'll take my talent to ..." "Beat the Heat!"
The Knicks can offer up the expiring of Curry, which gives more cap relief + Gallo + Tony Douglas for Melo
We could easily outbid the Knicks, but the Knicks would top the offer suggested above of T-Will, Hump, & Harris.
I recommend going back and looking at the prices that are usually paid for All-Stars.
Lebron, who had no leverage at all after declaring he was taking his talents to Miami, fetched 2 number 1s and 2 number 2s from Miami so he could get his raise.
I doubt Denver woul seriously consider any of these proposals.
Murphy will most likely stay put
he loves the New York area and Knicks don’t need him so he will likely re-sign for MLE.
he is saying the right things. Maybe he is genuinely excited, and maybe it is PR
but why take a huge pay cut for a team you will have played with for one (unless we get Melo) unremarkable season?
Big Year!
This was such a great acquisition, and for all the King Naysayers, get a life. Murphy should have a big year and don’t be surprised if he’s the Nets 2nd leading scorer behind Lopez.
Good Article..
But DD is sounding more dour than ever, wonder if he needs a vacation from his vacation..
Dour?...Dave "D" sounds almost giddy from this quote....
“Murphy is not only the best power forward the Nets have had since Kenyon Martin, he might be the best boxscore stuffer they’ve had at the position since Derrick Coleman.
And although DaveD. first mentioned Troy Murphy over 1 month ago, he considered him to be a Cap-Killer and proceeded to move on to cheaper rookie contracts.
Now DaveD. is backtracking and Nets will still have good chance to get Melo.
Since any trade will probably be after Dec. 15, the Nets could be looking like a playoff team by then, thus being an extra attraction for Melo.
How tall is Billy King? Or is Murphy not as tall as I thought?
Consequences will never be the same.
by NetsMets4Life on Aug 19, 2010 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing. And who gave him permission not to wear a tie. Looks like a conspiracy.
King must be 6’8"+
not shown in the picture
king standing on a 3-ft tall pedestal
oh wow LOL
Consequences will never be the same.
by NetsMets4Life on Aug 20, 2010 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions
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