TWill Ready for Anything... and That Includes Bench Role
by Net Income on Sep 10, 2010 8:15 AM EDT
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PrintTerrence WIlliams feels older, more mature and so is ready for anything Avery Johnson throws at him...including a bench role, he tells Fred Kerber.
"Being a sixth man, a Sixth Man of the Year candidate, that's such a long way down the road," Williams said laughing, before noting, "but to just be considered, that would mean a lot. But being a starter would mean a lot also."
After trading Courtney Lee, the Nets have three players who can handle the two guard role: Williams, Anthony Morrow and Quinton Ross. Williams is the most versatile, capable of playing the point as well. Kerber also reports that Devin Harris has indeed put on 15 pounds. He hopes that additional bulk will help him avoid injuries without slowing him down.
- Nets' Williams willing to come off bench - Fred Kerber - New York Post
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If we are considering trading him
Being a starter will increase his value.
To me, it’s a training camp thing. Whoever is showing they want it most.
I do think Morrow is a guy you want in the starting lineup. When Brook gets doubled, he needs someone to pass it to on the wing who can hit the shot.
by eLonepb on Sep 10, 2010 8:19 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
How about Outlaw? And Murphy? We have enough shooting in the starting line up with them. We need other things from our starting SG.
also… considering trading him? there’s zero indication that’s the case. or do you jsut want to turn this into another Melo thread?
This isn't a Melo thread
But there’s little doubt that he’d be included in a proposed trade, which the Nets WILL offer if and when Denver starts taking offers.
by eLonepb on Sep 10, 2010 8:45 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
TWill Ready for Anything…
is he ready to be traded for Carmelo?
by ispartan on Sep 10, 2010 9:22 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Apparently he is
He posted these new Jordans he bought on his Twitter account. One of these has a particularly familiar color…
Heard he's a sneaker head.
Consequences will never be the same.
by NetsMets4Life on Sep 10, 2010 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions
i need me some new air maxes
Consequences will never be the same.
by NetsMets4Life on Sep 10, 2010 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Shockingly, you can get one of the greatest sneakers of all time
The 1990 Air Max Infrared.
I bought 3 pairs of these. They are one of the best sneakers of all time.
and would ya look at that.
they got my size too.
Consequences will never be the same.
by NetsMets4Life on Sep 11, 2010 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions
those guys are getting stronger
Kerber said Favors added 5 pounds
Harris said he added 15-20
Now Kerber said TWill added 10
And I've added 4
Have to bulk up for the season.
by eLonepb on Sep 10, 2010 8:45 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I've added a few myself
Coors “Light” my behind. That stuff adds just as much as the regular beer does
I think i’ll engage in light jogging, and shooting drills against chairs to get ready for 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 Sep 10, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I really think T-Will will handle this year like a grown man
I think his problem early last year was his confidence. Those last 2 months boost his level of confidence, now he can just worry about his game. On weather he starts if he doesnt play great defense it would be pointless to start him with harris. If we are going to have a bad defensive SG Morrow makes alot more sense to start.
Alexey Shved
Though he is a PG, at 6 foot 7 he could play the 2 as well. Versatile AND Russian?!
I wanted the Nets to get this guy as well
VERY interesting prospect, IMO.
"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 Sep 10, 2010 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
How about....
That Heath guy that we had in the Orlando Summer League….He reminded me of Evan Turner……..
My favorite line in the article...
Harris said he rapidly is becoming a Derrick Favors fan.
“The kid looked good,” Harris said. “He caught everything I threw at him.”
Was Harris trying to say last year’s PF’s couldn’t?!
I was watching footage of Favors about of month ago...
and it looked like Derrick had very good hands. Very important attribute for a big man. Harris seems to be confirming this “fact”.
LOL @ the Yi sneak diss
"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 Sep 10, 2010 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
The guy had a flawless jumpshot, could finish around the rim, incredible weakside shot blocker, inhaled rebounds like cigarette smoke, and most of all, he had great hands.
"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 Sep 10, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont know why i didnt see this the first time i read but T-will 10 more pounds?
does that add 10 more pounds of force on his dunks?
it will probably help when he has to defend guys physically bigger
i.e., Paul Pierce.
"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 Sep 10, 2010 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Good attitude...a team player
Reminds me of when T-Will was asked why he wore the #1 and he responded that most guys want to be number one. I on the other hand want to be “the one.”
What ever the situation calls for, what ever is needed, he wants to be the one that makes the difference.
yep
doesn’t matter if he starts or comes off the bench
HE WILL END THE GAME.
"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 Sep 10, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
as it should.
"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 Sep 10, 2010 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I still think he's the perfect guy on this team for a sixth man role
http://www.netsarescorching.com
by Newark2Brooklyn on Sep 10, 2010 9:41 AM EDT reply actions
surprised?
I’d wager with anyone who thinks that this kid will be riding pine during crunch time. That first step is going to make defenders cringe
"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 Sep 10, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
He should be the starter at the 2 or 3.
Devin
Terrence
Outlaw (eventually James)
Murphy (eventually Favors)
Brook
or
Devin
Morrow
Terrence
Murphy
Brook
LETS GO NETS!
First wingman off the bench would be ideal for TWill on this team
TWill, Favors and Farmar as the core backup rotation players would be ideal.
Nets = Global
Knicks = Local
wow, Devin +15 pounds
maybe it’ll be the other guys landing on their backs once in a while when Devin drives to the basket.
"A little boy went out to play. When he opened his door, he saw the world. As he passed through the doorway, he caused a reflection. Evil was born. Evil was born, and followed the boy."
Kerber only said Devin looks bulkier. It was Harris' word that he gained 15 lbs.
Last week we said that everyone likes to say that they put on 15 lbs of muscle, but usually its not the case.
Harris/Twill starting
Worse 3pt shooting backcourt ever? Which is kind of freaky with great 3pt shooting forwards. Get Yoda as coach.
That could be one of the reasons TWill is not expected to start.
Also he didn’t play as well with Harris last year.
Funny thing is that TWill has huge shooting range, even further than Vince Carter.
That means his form needs work.
Maybe TWill will surprise everyone this Fall.
TWill’s problem is in his head. He has the physical abilities but not the focus and determination, like a DWade.
TWill is just too happy in nature. That needs to change.
He was a big fan of Magic Johnson as a child growing up. Magic always smiled but Magic also knew how to get down to business.
I heard Charles Barkley making the same comments about Dwight Howard during the playoffs. That Howard was too happy on the court and that he needed to get serious.
Yep, Magic was unique, because he was a fierce competitor inside, while he was smiling during the game.
Magic still smiles these days, but you know he is a shrewd business person.
VC and Dwight just don’t have that killer instinct and TWill has a long way to go in that department.
TWill’s problem is in his head. He has the physical abilities but not the focus and determination
As Derrick Caracter expertly described himself this year. First round talent, second round head.
"Sometimes it's the people. Any player can play defense, but not every player will play defense. Sometimes it's a lack of perseverance." - A. Johnson
He sounds a lot more realistic than some of his fans
“Honestly, I’m in my second year and I don’t have a [defined] position in the NBA yet. I haven’t shown I can play 30 minutes and produce consistently yet like veterans,” Williams said after the Nets’ voluntary workouts yesterday. “For me, if it’s sixth man, seventh man or starter, I’ll go into every situation willing and capable of doing what I need to do.”
He’s willing to do whatever is asked. I like that attitude. He doesn’t expect to be handed anything..
by djsupreme on Sep 10, 2010 11:34 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Great quote
He’s got his head on straight. All he has to do is listen to Avery and go from there.
"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 Sep 10, 2010 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds like a happy camper...
…which is refreshing.
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Sep 10, 2010 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Too happy.
He needs to be more Robotic with his form.
Maybe he can learn from Troy Murphy (speaking of Robotic!)
Too loosey goosey?
I can see that.
not "that" Jersey Shore...Point Pleasant, 10 refreshing miles north of Seaside.
by John at the Jersey Shore on Sep 10, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
TWill wouldn't be a main piece in a trade for Melo anyway, so why bother.
If people expect Nuggets to take TWill in lieu of Favors, then TWill is going to have to start the season looking like the next DWade.
In that case, I think I would rather just keep TWill.
Very wrong in my opinion
As we’ve seen, past trades for superstars have included young decent prospect type players as opposed to players like Harris, Favors (considered elite prospect), Lopez, etc.
I think TWill is the type of player that makes Denver actually want to do a deal.
God bless Devin Harris' ankles
may they stay healthy and firm under the weight
"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."
Then Morrow and/or DJames would be held back.
Nets are deep.
a little too deep
the reason i dont like the Outlaw signing. Hope we package him and get a more complete SF or a better backup C. but i dont know how it will all play out
After trading Courtney Lee, the Nets have three players who can handle the two guard role:…
Actually 4 guys. Harris should be counted for the possibility of significant SG minutes (especially with the extra weight), as it seems that at least early on Farmar was told that Harris might be on the floor at the same time as him, with Farmar running the point.
Because Avery values the ability of someone other than the PG to start a break, one cannot rule SG minutes out for Harris.
"Sometimes it's the people. Any player can play defense, but not every player will play defense. Sometimes it's a lack of perseverance." - A. Johnson
I've said it before.....
and I’ll say it again…“It” LOL………….TWILL and DFAVORS are going to be Superstars ….
Exactly...
I stated that he will become a Superstar….
agree
As we seen in SL they played well together.They really complimented each other on the court.
Also they have similar personalities, both very charismatic and out going.
I can see this duo quickly becoming fan favorites.
T-Will is a keeper, please don’t trade him!
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