Elie, Carlesimo: Johnson, Brooklyn, "Vision" Pushed Them To Nets

by Net Income on Dec 8, 2011 9:46 AM EST

The Nets lost one former NBA coach, Larry Krystkowiak, to the college ranks and another, Sam Mitchell, has moved from the bench to the scouting office. John Loyer, the highly regarded assistant, followed his old boss, Lawrence Frank, to the Pistons. But their replacements may actually strength the team's bench.

P.J. Carlesimo has been an NBA head coach three times and Mario Elie has three NBA rings and three years as an assistant with the Mavericks and Kings. Both cited the lure of New York, their home town; Avery Johnson and the team's overall organization as reasons why they took the jobs. (The Nets will have six assistants once they fill the strength and conditioning vacancy. They had seven last year, but added two positions at Springfield.)

"I know Avery. I know what he wants," said Elie. "Me being from New York...now finally getting a chance to come to the east, especially going to Brooklyn next year. And me being from Manhattan [I'm] very excited to be here and just see the vision, where this team is going. Got a great owner They're about winning".

NETS: Avery's All-Access Networking Yields Carlesimo, Elie - Ben Couch - New Jersey Nets
NETS VIDEO: Mario Elie Interview - New Jersey Nets
NETS VIDEO: P.J. Carlesimo Interview - New Jersey Nets

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I like what i'm hearing let's see if they can get it done

We play to win the game!

by stevieboyNETS on Dec 8, 2011 10:28 AM EST reply actions

I have a feeling Brook is gonna shut the haterz up this year.

We play to win the game!

by stevieboyNETS on Dec 8, 2011 10:29 AM EST reply actions

Super Mario

Hard nosed defensive guard. He will definitely help Morrow and Brooks on their defense.

Um because there isn’t even a CBA yet. If the new CBA said that you could amnesty a player you traded for, then we definitely wouldn’t use it on Outlaw. However, since we now know we can’t, once the rules are in place, the Nets can make a decision. <--- eLonepb

by SIC One on Dec 8, 2011 11:36 AM EST reply actions

now all they need is a 7'1" defensive center

"It's as sweet as it ever was, I'll tell you. Now, hopefully, we started something and we can win some more championships, but we're going to enjoy this one right now. Have a little champagne." --Julius Erving, May 12, 1976, ABA champion Nets locker room.

by Net Income on Dec 8, 2011 11:51 AM EST up reply actions