From Jersey Shore to Jersey Sure: Who Knew Brooks from N.J.?
by Net Income on Jun 24, 2011 8:24 AM EDT
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MarShon Brooks (not Marshon) thought he'd be taken at #15 by the Pacers. So did the Nets. That's where they had him on their in-house Draft Board. But Kawhi Leonard had fallen out of the top 10 and the temptation proved too great for Larry Bird and so Brooks kept falling and falling until Billy King scooped him up in a trade with Boston at #25.
No matter. After switching from Celtic to Net headgear, he revealed not only that he's happy to be a Net, but that he's Jersey Shore boy, having been born in Long Branch before moving to Stone Mountain, GA. He's the 14th (and quite possibly the last) New Jersey native to join the hometown club.
"It’s a great opportunity. I was born here. I have a lot of family in the state. I’m looking forward to helping them," Brooks said of the Nets, offering to name the Nets starting lineup, but noting which player he hopes to work closest with. "They have a really good point guard in Deron Williams. It’s going to make life easy for me. I’m just looking forward to helping him."
In his ESPN chat, Brooks also talked about wanting to meet two others in the Nets' organization, Jay-Z and Beyonce', "Two people I listen to. I look forward to meeting them. Especially Beyonce."
- Wait finally over, Brooks excited to join Nets - Kevin McNamara - Providence Journal
- NBA Draft: Chat with prospects moments after they're drafted - ESPN
- Marshon S. Brooks (Marshon2) on Twitter - Twitter.com
- Q&A with MarShon Brooks after Trade (Video) - New Jersey Nets
- Billy King works Draft-night Magic (Brooks Interview Inside) - Greg Hrinya - Examiner
- Marshon Brooks Selected In The First Round Of The NBA Draft - Providence Friars
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Any of you guys know this guy ? He calls himself BrooklynBound...
Is he among us ? He writes about meeting Brooks right before the draft last night, fun stuff…
http://www.opposingviews.com/i/2011-nba-draft-results-grades-new-jersey-nets
"i did all my scoring with 2 or 3 guys on me"
by LBJOSH on Jun 24, 2011 8:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Kim Kardashian?
Don't muddy my celebration.
by Dr. Goodtimes on Jun 24, 2011 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions 13 recs
Better watch out
Humphries is gonna knock you out for that one.
Brook-Brooks-Brookyln
LET'S DO THIS!
MarShon's mom:
"I freaked," said Darlyn. "Marshon was involved in a lot of things off the court, but none of the really bad stuff. Thank God. Greedy was a tough kid from Brooklyn, and I know Brooklyn. I’m from New Jersey.
http://www.projo.com/pc/content/mcnamara_pc_marshon_brooks_01-30-11_Q6M7UKT_v2.112c78d.html – From this great article about Brooks.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
Now they just need to trade for Jeremy Lin from the Warriors.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
Brook-Lin huh!?!?!
Jeremy Lin is a good pg too bad has all those guards in front of him in Golden State.
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
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by Kidd2Petrovic on Jun 24, 2011 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Yep
I was thinking about him all season. After summer league , I was looking out for him and never seen anything. Would be great to get him.
Wow, in the summer league one game he detroyed John Wall.
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Great Draft good day in Netsville
And we still have cap space. We just getting started.
I like double d's. Deron and Dwight lol.
by TrueNetFan4Life on Jun 24, 2011 8:39 AM EDT reply actions
Brooks can be this team's prototypical
irrational confidence guy
by muwu on Jun 24, 2011 8:41 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
NBA page on Brooks
http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/marshon-brooks/
There’s a video on him up there and also a quick scouting report.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
Bogdanovic – This one has all of his European stats too for those interested
http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/bojan-bogdanovic/
Strengths:
* Good size for position
* Nice shooter with smooth stroke and easy range
* Can shoot off dribble and uses screens well
* Can create his own shot, creative use of fakes and footwork
* Good length and solid, not great, jumping ability
Weaknesses:
* Lacks elite-level athleticism
* Poor one-on-one defender, doesn’t work at it as hard as he should
* Below average rebounder
Williams
http://www.nba.com/draft/2011/prospects/jordan-williams/
Strengths:
* Great hands
* Has touch around the basket
* Runs the floor well for a big man
* Good rebounder on both ends
* Conditioning has improved
Weaknesses:
* Needs to improve face-up game
* Is defense good enough?
* Free throw shooting
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
In the video, he compares himself to Zach Randolph.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
ehhhhh i dont think so hes dreaming
He has lost a lot of weight so I guess anything can happen
by DJ HeavyDuty on Jun 24, 2011 8:58 AM EDT up reply actions
Lol I know
Not saying I agree, but that was what he said.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
Maybe Josh Boone 2.0
Hump (from the end of the season) is in his own class.
No he has big hands unlike Boone
A offensive game.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Don't count on it
Below average defender already at the European level, what more with more athletic NBA guys.
None of our picks this year are known for their defense
So no defense i see...
Avery will teach em tho… i hope
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
From the same article, "experts" opinion on Bogie...
Neil Leitereg (Examiner.com)
“Bogdanovic could very well get some first-round draft consideration in 2011 should he make himself eligible. He has as much upside as any shooting guard potentially available in the draft, given his age, physical attributes, athleticism and the production Bogdanovic has put up so far in Euroleague and Adriatic League circles.”
Im actually very excited to see how Williams will produce next season.
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by NetsMets4Life on Jun 24, 2011 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Going hamilton or harper?
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Regarding the Knicks, it makes no sense to take someone who would only reduce Landry Fields' minutes.
Is it possible Knicks are going to try again to get Steve Nash by offering a package including Landry Fields + Billups?
who cares Nash aint playin D either
So they ain’t winnin jack
by DJ HeavyDuty on Jun 24, 2011 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Billups may be damaged goods, even though he is younger than Nash.
If I was Phoenix, I would need evidence that Billups will be 100% before considering trade.
They won't care if Billups can play or not
The only reason they would consider him is because his contract expires. Them trading Nash means the end of their even slightest dreams of the playoffs. They will need rebuilding pieces
No matter who they offer
They can’t get Nash. Billups and Nash are both expiring contracts, so they’re a wash. Landry Fields is not nearly good enough to make them part with Nash. 0% chance they get him
by muwu on Jun 24, 2011 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Jordan Williams reminds me of a Sean May type player...
And that’s pretty darn good…..Mark my word…Brooks will be a Star player….
Bigger tho
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
They said the Vegas Summer League was cancelled….no one mentioned the Orlando one, which is the one we play in every year.
by Homey We Don't Play Around on Jun 24, 2011 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Supposedly Orlando summer camp is still going on.
The Magic VP said the league hasn’t informed them that it would be cancelled so they’re going along as planned.
by Clayton Balch on Jun 24, 2011 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
MarShon Brooks....
Reminds me of a shorter George Gervin….“ICEMAN”
NI, do the Nets see Bojan as a SG or a SF?
DX has him at 6’7" 216 so could he possible man the 3?
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
if he was athletic like vessley yeah
but he seems like poors man peja without the height so i’d assume he’d stay a two and play the three in small-ball lineups
unless he learns how to d up better
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I actually think the Delfino comparison is okay with him
He’s a shot creator. He can score in isolation, that’s the one thing we know about him. His jump shot does not seem that great though. More of a streaky shooter rather than a knockdown shooter.
Perhaps… a Manu ginobili early in his career (manu did start off in the NBA with a shaky jump shot) but without the defense
for the offense i could do delfino, thats why i said poor man peja, emphasis on the poor
but thats about it. delfino is a very underrated defender, as is ginobili. bojan is strictly offense right now.
think about his defense being equivalent to marco bellinelli
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
He is more like Sasha than anyone would care to accept...
And unfortunately he as athletic or (less even) as Sasha. But Bojan is more creative driving the basketball to the hoop and may prove to be a more efficient shooter— they go hand in hand once you learn how to exploit what your defender is giving you, so I would even expect Sasha to be a better slasher one day if he could hit one of his 15 shot attempts a game. Either way, its a good pick if only to get some veteran-like offense off the bench at the wings for cheap.
the only thing i hate bout sasha
he doesnt drive at all. its either a three or a very long two. which is why i dont want him here anymore
at least don bojan can drive and dribble/create easier shots for others
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's get real here
Marshon Brooks has talent, but it’s not likely he’s much more than Nick Young or Jordan Crawford.
I predict he will have a 40+ point game next year, causing everyone to go gaga over him regardless of other faults. Much like Nick Young and Jordan Crawford.
He’s got talent but I think his very best year ever is something like… 17-3-3
As long as he is efficient from the field
I don’t want to see the Jordan Crawford/Nick Young kind of chucking.
You know your avatar is Derrick Favors, right?
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
as long he learns how to pass
and not get tunnel vision. i know shooters are sposed to catch and shoot but with his athleticism he has to be able to take guys off the dribble and use that to set up other teammates
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
@muwu 17-3-3 is a steal for the 25th pick in a weak draft
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Sounds good to me.
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by NetsMets4Life on Jun 24, 2011 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Question to pose to the esteemed members of this site/board.....
Since we acquired an elite scorer in marshon brooks, and also already possess a deadly 3 point shooter in anthony morrow…..assuming we feel that we are locked up in the 2 guard position where do we go from here as far as using some cap space……How much does this change things…..i think we can all stop arguing about jr smith, nick young, marcus thornton etc. (barring a trade involving morrow)
Do we spend big bucks on a 3, get a backup 4 and go over the cap to resign the hump…..do we sign a big time 4 such as a nene and a lesser 3….what are your opinions…..because assuming we are confident with our 2 guards as they stand right now, things may have changed dramatically in the free agent market.
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jun 24, 2011 9:37 AM EDT reply actions
We don't sign anyone.
At least not to a long term deal. We need flexibility for that slight dream of a D12 or any other superstar becoming available.
The last backup plan will probably taking Brandon Roy off Portland’s hands.
No to Roy
At this point, he’s no longer a reliable star, you’re better off with a good role player at half the price
because then you lose all hope of ever getting back under the cap. See: Knicks for the entire decade
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
a 3
We still need a 3..prince or AK.
by 1stnamelastname on Jun 24, 2011 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
The only way I even consider Roy is if he’s a free agent because of the amnesty clause. Worst contract in the nba probably
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
Roy has too many issues.
"You can spend minutes, hours, days weeks or even months overanalyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what would’ve, could’ve happened – or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the **** on."
-Tupac Amaru Shakur
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 24, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeh I think now
we aren’t going with a two in FA. Now I guess they will definitely go for AK47 or Prince and I see them pursuing Green and TYoung as well.
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Still mad bc this pick was traded for your boy?
by Clayton Balch on Jun 24, 2011 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Really
What is wrong with me believeing we need a starter? What is wrong with me not feeling comfortable with going into the season with a one-dimensional shooter who is not a starter playing a starting role being backed up by a rookie taking late in the first round of a bad draft? I know some here have penciled him in as a starter, and believe he is Kobe Bryant, but Billy King himself has said whoever we drafted wasn’t expected to play big minutes for us.
I'm just messing with you man.
I like Brooks though. This team is in desperate need of scoring. Taking MarShon allows us to fill in holes at sf and pf as I think him and morrow will be solid at the 2.
by Clayton Balch on Jun 24, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m looking for Thad Young. I’m looking for an older more experienced SG to sign, hopefully cheap and short term. I previously had no interest in Carter or Stevenson, but that’s where my interest turns at SG now.
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
+1 on Deshawn. The Nets need defenders badly.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
I think Thaddeus Young would be a good addition to this team too. Though even with his addition, I still think we need another star to keep our PG happy.
Even if we don't add anybody major, I think this is a playoff team good for 35-40+ wins
I mean, if the Sixers and Pacers could make it this year, then the new Nets can make it next year. I think that will go a long way towards keeping Deron happy. I mean, he has to understand the limitations of the Nets as well. We have no chips to play with, and there are no stars out there. But with these new rookies, perhaps we could flip them some time for some talent
great another forward that cant shoot
by Henry Sanchez on Jun 24, 2011 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions
54.1% FG%
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
for who thad?
whats the shot chart breakdown
his at the rim/close range shot % must be 75%-80% and anything beyond 18 feet must be 30%-35%
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Pretty close actually
73.4% at the rim, 38.5% from 3-9 feet, 33.3% at 10-15 feet, 34% 16-23 feet, 27.3% from three
But at least his shot attempts break down as
5.1 attempts per game at the rim,
1.8 attempts at 3-9 feet,
0.7 attempts at 10-15 feet,
2.4 attempts at 16-23 feet,
0.3 attempts from three
He's a good fit for D-Will though.
He’s a great finisher, good in transition, and a very good defender.
Basically what the Nets need from the SF spot.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
but if he's gonna play the three he has to stretch the floor
gotta make the defense honest
and i believe this year he toned back on his long range shooting.
just like atl: they know j-smoove can play the three but in the natural flow of offense when you have an established low post scorer(horford, lopez) the sf is going to end up with open looks from the perimeter
and we heard more groans than a skinemax flick from the phillips arena in the playoffs this year when j-smoove took a jumper.
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
He's alright from three.
He shot about 35% in the 09-10 season and is at 33.8% for his career.
He’s not a zero from three and is young so he can still improve.
IDK. The Nets need a big upgrade at the SF and Young seems to be the only realistic option for a big change.
Avery also loves him and BK drafted him.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
I wouldn't hold my breath on him shooting threes
Improving his midrange game a bit yes, but by much I don’t think so. He is who he is. He’s Josh Smith without the massive steals and blocks numbers and less athletic. He has his uses, but isn’t some homerun. He won’t perform well every night, but he’ll be good every other night
Wilson Chandler is also an option
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
actually the ankle always worries me
but injuries are a part of the game. gotta take risks to win.
chandler can play the 2,3,or 4 and plays both sides of the court and can hit outside shot when needed
d-will/_
chandler/brooks/morrow
young/james
________/hayes
lopez/j-will
definitely could do some damage
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
i understand but thats if the nets play fast
and with lopez on the floor idk how fast this team can play
he is at his best when he can get a board and fly down the court for an easy bucket
i agree he is a great at-the-rim finisher but one of the nets problem was being unable to create perimeter shots and stretch the floor. hence why morrow got bottled up so much the second half of the season
i wouldnt mind him being the starting three and then moving to small-ball 4 and then sign another backcourt scorer/shooter to keep the defense honest
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Agreed.
Hopefully Brooks can provide some of that shot creation that the Nets so desperately need.
Seeing Young and D-Will in transition would be awesome.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
when dwill is on the bench brooks will have the ball in his hands alot
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jun 24, 2011 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Actually, looking at our rotation, we will have a young SF in Damion James that will need minutes to develop. Thaddeus Young still needs some extra time to develop himself. Outlaw is even still developing into his role on this team. I actually think, with the pieces we have we might be better off going for Tayshaun Prince.
+ a million!
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by YoungMoney24 on Jun 24, 2011 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
we were discussing this at my house last night during the draft…..
And it makes even more sense now that we walked away with Marshon Brooks (to pair with Morrow at the 2).
I wouldn’t be surprised if once Phoenix waives VC – that the Nets resign him to be that veteran presence for the next 2 years….to close out NJ and open Brooklyn. Considering he is going to get paid a lot of money by Phoenix to waive him – and his comments about the Nets – I wouldn’t be surprised to see him take a minimum deal or $2m a year to come to NJ on a 2 year deal. Adds a big time professional to help mentor the younger guys – and would be a very good player to “coach up” MarShon Brooks over the next couple of years.
And I have a feeling that AK47 will also be coming to the Nets on a 2-3 year contract – due to his ties to Proky and to DWill.
I am not a huge AK47 fan – but adding another veteran presence (and one with ties to DWill) is not a bad organizational strategy.
Didn’t Deron Williams openly complain about AK47’s defensive effort and toughness while in Utah, or am I mis-remembering some internet chatter I heard a ways back?
Could very well be…..I never paid attention to anything in Utah in the past.
I would prefer to see a healthy Damion James get some big minutes this year at the 3 spot. The kid has the talent to be a very good player down the road. I remember seeing him live at Coaches vs Cancer his frosh year at Texas and he looked much better than Durant that early in the year.
I wouldn’t be surprised if once Phoenix waives VC – that the Nets resign him to be that veteran presence for the next 2 years….to close out NJ and open Brooklyn. Considering he is going to get paid a lot of money by Phoenix to waive him – and his comments about the Nets – I wouldn’t be surprised to see him take a minimum deal or $2m a year to come to NJ on a 2 year deal.
+100000000000
I agree 100%
Thaddeus Young is still a role player. He still needs to develop into a legitimate starter. Same goes with Thornton (since so many seem to be in love with the guy as well)
A 3yr deal for someone like Prince, who can defend, is a veteran, can spread the floor and run with DWill makes the most sense for a team that is trying to get better at defense and at the same time score. I would be bold to say that the Nets should get both Prince and AK47 (with AK backing up Hump at the 4). DJames and Outlaw will be the reserves, and you have a very deep bench. The only thing left will be getting a legit backup C for Brook instead of Petro, and this team is playoff bound contending with the top teams of the East next year.
by domininaldo1981 on Jun 24, 2011 11:00 AM EDT up reply actions
woah elite scorer?
reggie williams led the ncaa in scoring two years in a row and he had to make it from the d-league
steph curry did but he carried davidson to the sweet 16 much farther than brooks did with providence
aubrey coleman did with houston and he didnt get drafted
and this year was jimmer and you see all what he did with byu this year and even his prior years
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
i understand but to christen him an elite scorer
thats taking it way too far. i see him panning out as an 18-20 ppg scorer 3+ years down the road
or he could have the same shot inconsistencies as jr smith and nick young and be a volume shooter
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
People seem to think things translate directly
I don’t care how good of a scorer you were in college or in Europe, the NBA is a whole different ball game. The players guarding you are completely different, it’s like facing college PFs on defense for em
the only thing that translates directly
is defense and rebounding if you maintain the work ethic
how many guys came in as defenders and still around who eventually developed a jumper(e.g. afflalo, ibaka)
or hustle hard rebounders like millsap
scorers come and go. some guys are naturally good. other guys have to work hard at it. otherwise the leading scorer of every big name school would have a solid nba career
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
The only thing that translates directly is size
7-1 Wingspan
Everyone talks about his scoring but check again. He pulled down 7 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.5 stls thanks to that freakish length. He has all the tools to be a very good defender.
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm not knocking that
dont call him an elite scorer when we know guys like adam morrison, jj redick, reggie williams, mateen cleaves, tj ford, etc all struggled ajdusting in the pros
he’s not just gonna start from game 1 dropping 20-25 a night on nba-level defenders, efficiently
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
dont call him an elite scorer when we know guys like adam morrison, jj redick, reggie williams, mateen cleaves, tj ford, etc all struggled ajdusting in the pros
Unlike the forementioned players, Brooks can get his shot at will since he is an iso player not a catch and shoot player
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Sign David Lighty
Surprised he wasnt signed. He could be the defensive wing and will be cheap leaving money for others and flexibility.
RE-SIGN THE HUMP!!!
The JETS/NETS are coming!
by MrBDown on Jun 24, 2011 11:10 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Why?
He’s worn 43 his entire NBA career.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
Brandan Wright was wearing 34 last season after the trades
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
whose DH?
Dwight Howard? He’s not gone, we never had him.
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
Devin Harris much?
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
OHHHHHHHH
im bad at this kind of stuff
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
The Nets definitely need a big man in FA
We have 2 rotation big men (if Hump re-signs). Petro is not worth playing, Williams is a rookie. We desperately need someone to provide interior defense.
At SG, I think we can stand pat a little bit for now. If it looks like Outlaw is still the same old Outlaw, we’ll need a SF. But maybe we should give it one more year.
So that’s the number 1 thing on my shopping list in FA, the best defensive bench big man. I don’t need a necessarily starting caliber guy if Hump is around.
Bring back twin!
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
RLopez?
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
by netsareboss on Jun 24, 2011 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Jason Collins
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
I would love Robin Lopez on this team. What are they looking for? Could Damion James and Jordan Williams do it?
Well the rumored trade before with GS was for Ekpe Udoh
But with the getting Markieff Morris, their frontcourt seems to be set with him and Gortat. Scoring in the wings perhaps, there’s not much left there.
no, Outlaw will improve
im not even kidding
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
by netsareboss on Jun 24, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions
seriously if he played any worse
i would really aspire to hate him
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Jason Collins, Joel Przybilla, Kurt Thomas, Chris Wilcox, Chuck Hayes, Jeff Foster, Josh McRoberts, Craig Smith, Theo Ratliff, Leon Powe, Aaron Gray, Jared Jeffries, Shelden Williams, Reggie Evans
A lot of good, proven, cheap, options in free agency
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
fixed
Jason Collins, Joel Przybilla, Kurt Thomas, Chris Wilcox, Chuck Hayes, Jeff Foster, Josh McRoberts,Craig Smith,Theo Ratliff,Leon Powe, Aaron Gray,Jared Jeffries,Shelden Williams, Reggie Evans
A lot of good, proven, cheap, options in free agency
but they all better than petro soooooo…………
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
I LOVE Jeff Foster
He always demolishes us. He’s an absolutely perfect backup big man.
he's still one of the best offensive rebounders in the league
something the nets could really use when brook bricks those 20 foot jumpers
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
AK
He can play 3 (where we need help) and the 4.
Then sign a Chuck Hayes, Glen Davis, McRoberts who can play 4/5.
D.Williams / Farmar / Gaines
Morrow / Brooks /
AK / D.James / Outlaw
Humphries / J.Williams
Lopez / Hayes / Petro
by Jack Handy Jr on Jun 24, 2011 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Why not replace Chucky with Nene...
But I would be okay with Cucky if Tyson and Nene are unobtainable.
Sam Dalembert may be worth a look.
There’s about a 10 million dollar difference between Hayes and Nene. Tyson is out of the question with Cuban running Dallas
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
Nene is worth it...
Brook, Hump and Nene can compete with just about any frontcourt in the league.
With AK, our #1 through #3 would also be very very competitive.
they are worth the money
but i dont know if the team is ready to make carlos boozer to chicago type acquisition/upgrade
remember the bulls added korver/brewer/watson/bogans in additiion to boozer and their draft picks
the nets still have a lot of holes:
staring 2
starting 3
backup 5
for now starting/backup 4
for now all the nets have is a solidified point guard rotation, starting 5, backup 2 and 3
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't see him as attainable
He seems to like Denver, will come with a very high price tag and I like the smaller more affordable pieces that may come in handy in trade.
by Jack Handy Jr on Jun 24, 2011 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Ideal FA
Ak, Chandler or nene and resign hump.
Well rounded team deep at all positions and trade assets.
tender can be signed july 1
RFA sheets take a week to be finalized pending another team matching the sheet
UFA’s arent official til july 5 i believe
but dont even worry. it seems we’ll be lucky to see any type of finalized agreement until at least the winter. the players and owners are so far apart
best case scenario we have a 50 game season like 98-99
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Theses are the FA I think we should go after to maintain flexibility
AK47 , Stevenson, Josh Powell, Pryzbilla
Critical Success!
Marshon Brooks was born in Long Branch, right?
That hospital is like 5 minutes from my house. Wow, MarShon and I have so much in common!
From Tom Ziller
UPDATE
2011 NBA Draft Grades: Nets Flutter About, Pick Up MarShon Brooks
The New Jersey Nets couldn’t have been expected to pick up impact player with the No. 27 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, but thanks to some slippage for a touted prospect, the team came out looking pretty smooth.
Gained: MarShon Brooks, Bogan Bogadanovic, Jordan Williams.
Gave up: Future second-round pick, cash.
Synopsis: Brooks was widely expected to be off of the board at No. 15 to the Pacers, but Indiana had Kawhi Leonard available and worked out a deal with the San Antonio Spurs for George Hill. That began Brooks’ freefall into the 20s; the Nets saw him at No. 25, offered up a future second-round pick to the Boston Celtics to move up a couple picks and nailed it. Well done.
I’m not sure Brooks ever belonged all the way up at No. 15 — he’s a volume scorer, and I can get those at the dollar store — but at No. 27? That’ll work just fine.
The Nets bought Bogdanovic; he’ll apparently remain in Turkey for one season and then jump to the Brooklyn Nets. (Some are skeptical he’ll come over that soon.) Williams so vexed Maryland coach Gary Williams that the legend resigned. So he’s … something.
Grade: B+.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
It just wouldn’t be the NBA draft without one
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
Williams is a good citizen...
Gary Williams resigned after Williams declared for the draft. Probably realizing it was downhill without him.
It was a joke.
He made them in pretty much all of his grades.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
I saw every MD game he has played
I am a diehard Terp. Gary didn’t retire because of Williams but other reasons. Mainly because he is newly married with grandkids.
Williams is a good kid who had some bad advice. He will be fine. He has tons of post moves and has quick ups. He is an excellent rebounder and knows he belongs in the paint.
He will always have weight struggles and wont stay in that condition all year but he is a career backup and a peice you need for a championship.
He looks to be in great shape...
With a mid-range, he can easily be another Boozer.
Givony said he's been working on it a ton...
His pre-draft camp included great weight training and working on his jump shot.
NO
He is said to be working on them. He has the softest hands I have seen on a big man. He will catch anything. He broke the MD record for number of Double Doubles vs very good competition.
Williams is a project. If he plays 10 min a game that will be alot
If he is ready to be part of the rotation by the time we get to Brooklyn then Im fine with that. I would have rather taken Bertrans but Williams has an NBA body.
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Read what Chad Ford had to say last month about Williams...
ESPN’s Chad Ford unveiled his second mock draft yesterday, and for Connecticut high school hoops fans, the name going to the Celtics should ring pretty familiar.
Ford has the Celtics taking Torrington native and Maryland sophomore Jordan Williams at the No. 25 spot, writing, “The Celtics miss Kendrick Perkins, who was drafted (by Memphis) late in the first round of the 2003 draft. Williams could be another potential sleeper. He is big and physical and was one of the best rebounders in college basketball this past season. If he can stay in the sort of shape he displayed in Las Vegas, he could be a steal at this juncture in the draft.”
thats the only thing
gotta keep him in the gym. when in shape he’s going to be a solid banger
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions
His conditioning has improved gradually since high school.
When he came into MD as a Freshman he had some baby fat, but in his Sophomore year he was in much better shape. Now we’re hearing he dropped another 20lbs. It doesn’t sound like his weight has been fluctuating. More like once he got into a serious program he’s only shown improvement.
Agreed...Boozer was huge at Duke...
Lost weight in the pros and has maintained a good weight ever since. Same with Haslem.
May and Sweetney never lost the weight and May had bad knees.
thats exactly what i thought
there’s no need to worry about bogan. he can play with the lockout. hopefully he bulks up a little and works on his defensive principles before he comes over
the other two came where they should have. anything higher would have been a terrible reach especially with guys like hamilton, singleton, honeycutt still around after pick 20
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
B+ is my grade as well
"You can spend minutes, hours, days weeks or even months overanalyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what would’ve, could’ve happened – or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the **** on."
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by NetsMets4Life on Jun 24, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Looking forward to see Brooks play..
Based on his reaction to being drafted, his interviews that I’ve watched, and some of the comparisons being made, I think we got a really nice 2 guard who will definitely end up starting sometime this season.
Listening to Chad Ford and Ryan Rusillo’s podcast this morning, both agreed that he modeled his game after Kobe, who is damn fine player to model your game after. Plus, the kid is smart enough not to compare himself to Kobe, instead saying Jamal Crawford, so he’s not that crazy. I really like this pick.
For all the talk about Brooks being arrogant prior to the draft, he’s come off pretty humble in his interviews. Seems like he’s got his head in the right place.
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
hes not arrogant, hes confident
big difference
by Henry Sanchez on Jun 24, 2011 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Some Nets fan met him before last nights draft..
Sounds like a cool guy…Read this…
http://www.opposingviews.com/i/2011-nba-draft-results-grades-new-jersey-nets
I don't see him starting
Avery does not trust rookies. And we know one of Brooks’ issues is decision making. That is Avery’s pet peeve
Avery don't run the Nets...
Deron does…
by M I K E on Jun 24, 2011 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I hope he doesn't
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
by netsareboss on Jun 24, 2011 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Only reason I see him starting..
Only reason I see him potentially starting is Morrow’s foot speed. Brooks won’t really have to make hard decisions because he’ll play off the ball. Draftexpress had him averaging 1.7 points per attempt on unguarded shots. I think D.Will will be able to get him a couple unguarded shots. =)
Actually isn't off ball movement one of his question marks? We don't know how he'll adapt to not having the ball since he never did it in college
Playing with the ball in his hands so often and having free reign to take shots whenever and wherever he wanted, Brooks didn’t do a ton of off-ball movement at Providence, with just 6.7% of his possessions coming off cuts and 1.2% of his possessions coming around screens according to Synergy. No team is likely to run their offense through Brooks in the pros (and if they do, definitely not nearly to the extent Providence did), so adapting to get more shots in that manner will be important.
From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Marshon-Brooks-6347/#ixzz1QCokemAV
http://www.draftexpress.com
I feel like that’s one of the easiest things to learn. It’s like running routes as a wide receiver. It mind boggling to time and time again see the best players in the world struggle to simply add moving without the ball to their repertoire.
AKA LeBron and Wade
I guess it’s just that they’ve tailored their skills to on the ball moves like crossovers and dribble moves. They don’t know what to do when they don’t have a ball to dribble, unlike big men. They don’t know what to do when they can’t shake their man with a crossover or dribble move anyore
It’s all upstairs with a lot of these guys. All they need to do is run, work hard and follow the shapes the coach draws up at practice. It sounds like kindergarten.
I guess they can't follow because they've been following their own judgement for so long
When you’re an isolation type off the dribble scorer, it’s instinct and your own judgement rather than plays
I think
I think main reason Lebron and Wade aren’t great off the ball is because they’ve never developed confidence in their outside shooting. This kid can shoot.
But, yeah, moving off the ball is difficult and he’ll definitely have to learn how to do it, though I think he can because of his shot. If everyone could catch and shoot off the screen like Ray Allen, then he why wouldn’t everyone be doing it?
MarShon Brooks doesn’t have that ridiculous athleticism like Wade and Lebron. I think the fact that he needs to pick and choose his spots more and not rely on otherworldy athleticism will help him learn to develop more of an all around game. If that means moving without the ball to put the ball in the bucket, I think he will do it.
True. However...
Doing the majority of his damage offensively with this perimeter jump shot, Brooks is highly capable both off the dribble and spotting up, though he’s far more consistent with the latter. When spotting up, Brooks has outstanding form, boasting a high and quick release along with excellent balance, though these opportunities are rare given the role he plays in his team’s offense. Of the 234 jump shots Brooks took in the half court setting according to Synergy this season, just 27 were of the unguarded, catch-and-shoot variety, but he scored a lethal 1.7 points per shot on those attempts.
Source: http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Marshon-Brooks-6347/#ixzz1QCokemAV
If you're interested, you can follow me @TokenNBR.
excellent
he will get plenty of spot ups.
by MrDollarBills on Jun 24, 2011 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Makes sense
It’s tough playing off the ball when you’re the #1 guy on a team of nobodies in the Big East
He started James. We’ll see, I think he’ll come off the bench to start the year and become a starter as the year goes on
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
Finally....
We drafted a player with a high BBall IQ…..
Will the nets front office have any activity from now til june 30th
or will they wait on the lockout?
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jun 24, 2011 10:47 AM EDT reply actions
They literally can't
Because the NBA will cease to exist in a sense after June 30. There will be no NBA to work with because there will be no CBA.
They can't do anything after
There will be no NBA to do business with since the owners and players are not in agreement.
they can but its pointless
with the salary cap in flux. no one will take on additional salary. it will only be neutral money deals
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions
so from here we just sit happily knowing that we got a scorer
and hope the lockout will end in some sort of timely fashion….i swear if we miss a full season because of those and dwill bolts….we will have made a trade for 12 games of an unhealthy dwill and a free dwill t-shirt given out at his first home game!
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jun 24, 2011 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
If we lose the season...
Nets cap space rolls over to next year and maybe we can sign both Dwight and Deron.
im just not content with capspace over and over, i wanna see them utilize this amazing capspace
we’ve been touting for these last few years….i wanna see quality bball with a quality PG
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jun 24, 2011 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
Cap space is only as good as the players you can get with it
And this year’s crop sucks. Take warning from the Pistons who spent millions on Ben Gordon and Charlie V because there was no one else to spend money on. Take warning from last year where we spend money just to make the minimum salary threshold
Sign Prince for a one year rental...
I’m not pumped about any of these small forwards.
Prince will play good D, good teammate, and has experience
DWill / Famar / Gaines
Morrow / Brooks
Prince / James / Outlaw
Hump / Jwill
Lopez / Petro
this team gets us 40 wins and a play-off berth..then we can focus on Dwight and an elite wing defender
METS JETS NETS LAKERS........... OFWGKTA....FREE EARL. Odd Future Records.
Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
i think this team gets more than 40 wins....i say 45
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jun 24, 2011 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
I'd go more conservative
This team as constructed can win 35. Wouldn’t venture much farther than that
That’s pretty much the same team from last season, the nets add 1 player from FA and 2 draft picks, your probably not winning many games, now If it’s a sf and SG plus decent role players
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 24, 2011 12:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
What time is BK on Joe and Evan today?
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jun 24, 2011 10:53 AM EDT reply actions
no i believe he has or will opt in
cant leave that money on the table even if he’s underpaid
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Now a need is a 4 who can play pick and pop with deron.....a nene would be a perfect fit....and at this point
overpaying for him wont be a regret if we feel we got a great 2 for years to come….we can sign nene for 10mil, get a 3 on a discount AK47 and go over the cap to sign hump
Dwill/Farmar/Gaines
Brooks/Morrow
AK47/DJames/Outlaw
Nene/Hump
Lopez/JWilliams
That team right there wins 48 games minimum
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jun 24, 2011 11:01 AM EDT reply actions
This was my exact idea last night!
Should’ve gotten a copyright on it.
by Clayton Balch on Jun 24, 2011 11:40 AM EDT up reply actions
I believe that this is realistic if Nene hits the FA market...
And Deron, Proky and Billy get to talk with him.
Nene used his Early Ternimation Option, right? I always thought he was a RFA until about 30 seconds ago.
i dont like it
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
by netsareboss on Jun 24, 2011 11:45 AM EDT up reply actions
The Swag is better than MarSwag
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
by netsareboss on Jun 24, 2011 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions
swag doesnt need assistance
when addressing swag, adjectives, hyperbole, identifiers, adverbs, etc all unnecessary
swag recognizes swag
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
MarSwag sounds weird to me. it doesnt flow
Swag is fine
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
by netsareboss on Jun 24, 2011 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
uuords devin kharpertian
marshon brooks has bigger hands than demarcus cousins. that’s all for now.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
ESPN FIRST TAKE
Skip Bayless- has a def “man-crush” on Marshon Brooks.
Says the best sleeper in the draft right now.
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
"We'll be the first really global team in the NBA. For me, being the first foreign owner, I want to do my best to invite all the fans for the team all over the world. I think the NBA is worldwide. But other teams [possess a] more local mentality. We are going to create and to build a global franchise to sell all around the world. I think I have a competitive advantage compared to other owners." - Mikhail Prokhorov
great.....anything skip says turns to shhhhh........
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jun 24, 2011 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
lol
its just funny cause this is the second time he has said this now!!
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
"We'll be the first really global team in the NBA. For me, being the first foreign owner, I want to do my best to invite all the fans for the team all over the world. I think the NBA is worldwide. But other teams [possess a] more local mentality. We are going to create and to build a global franchise to sell all around the world. I think I have a competitive advantage compared to other owners." - Mikhail Prokhorov
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jun 24, 2011 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Skip Bayless on ESPN First Take
Marshon Brooks is by far the best player in the draft & he went #25 to the Nets
by blazin pp face on Jun 24, 2011 11:05 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Brooks is going to be a Star...
We finally drafted a Star player…..
by NetFan48 on Jun 24, 2011 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Thank You Coach Joe.....
Two of the reasons why I say star….1) BBall IQ is High……2) and very important……Never looks at the ball in his hands while he is playing….Keeps his head up and eyes on the court at all times…….
Thank You Coach Joe.....
Two of the reasons why I say star….1) BBall IQ is High……2) and very important……Never looks at the ball in his hands while he is playing….Keeps his head up and eyes on the court at all times………………………..
If his BBIQ is so high...
you would think he could have led Providence to a few more wins in his college career. The guy never made a NCAA tournament and had losing season his last 2 years at Providence. I cannot believe people here think he may be the next Kobe…lol.
I don't think he has a high BBIQ at all
His shot selection leaves a lot to be desired and he turns the ball over way too much, let alone for someone who is not a playmaker.
David Thorpe:
Does he really resemble Kobe, the iconic scoring guard? Yes, but not in most of the ways that matter most, and that is the problem.
Multiple men with trained eyes, including Bryant’s current trainer, Tim Grover, and Chad Ford have seen “a little bit” of Kobe when they watch Brooks play. I also saw things that connected the two of them: big hands that palm the ball like it’s a sponge and long arms that make it tough for a defender to get at the ball when Brooks is in motion or as he nears the rim for a layup. And some of his general movements as a player look strikingly similar to things we’ve seen from Kobe hundreds of times.
To be fair, Brooks has more in common with Kobe than just similar long limbs and movements. He’s a scorer, pure and simple, and he’s always in attack mode. Brooks had the ball in his hands more than almost any college player this season but averaged just 2.5 assists. I’m not convinced Brooks sees the game well, unlike Kobe, who chooses to shoot often but knows where to pass at all times.
Brooks does share something with Kobe as an offensive player that is not so good — he takes bad shots. No player I’ve studied this season had worse shot selection than Brooks, who took 197 3-pointers, just 22 fewer than the number of free throws he earned. As a comparison, Kobe shot at least twice as many free throws as 3-pointers each season from his second NBA season to his eighth. For his college career, Brooks attempted 475 3s (and made 33 percent) and 402 free throws. Kobe, even after many seasons in which his somewhat worn-out legs forced him to take a lot more 3s, has still never even come close to taking as many 3s as he has free throws made in any season. For his career, he’s made over 7,000 free throws and attempted 4,185 3s.
by SadNetsFan on Jun 24, 2011 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Definitely. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I’d rather have a guy with Marshon’s problems than a lot of other players (especially at 25!)
if he's willing to be coached
he can improve in a few areas.
by MrDollarBills on Jun 24, 2011 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
He said on twitter
that he has things to prove.
"You can spend minutes, hours, days weeks or even months overanalyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what would’ve, could’ve happened – or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the **** on."
-Tupac Amaru Shakur
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 24, 2011 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Good post Sad
Even though he took alot of bad shots he was rated one of the most effienct guards in the country. That speaks to his talent level
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions
what about Lopez?
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
by netsareboss on Jun 24, 2011 11:42 AM EDT up reply actions
I have been very high on Brooks for a while.
I think he could be the best wing player in this draft. He is a proven scorer and has the potential to be a GREAT, not good, defender. He can block shots, gets steals, and rebounds extremely well for a guard. he is good in transition and is a very good iso player. I think he is also a hard worker since he got better every year in college and will keep that chip on his shoulder because he went so late.
He is ready to play now being a senior and dont be surprised if he is the starter opening day because he is that good.
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I was posting hot messes last week about trading for Baron Davis and the 4th pick to get MarShon Brooks. Boy would that have been dumb. We took a much easier route.
By far the best player in the draft?
Uhh, that sounds like a push.
"You can spend minutes, hours, days weeks or even months overanalyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what would’ve, could’ve happened – or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the **** on."
-Tupac Amaru Shakur
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 24, 2011 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I like our picks because all the players selected can do something well...
Brooks and Bogie can flat out score and Williams can rebound.
I hate drafting players that can’t do any one thing well. My very simple rule: Draft wings that can score and big men that can rebound.
OT
Looks like Houston is collecting 2009 lottery picks, LoL, with Flynn they have 4:
2. Thabeet
6. Flynn
8. Hill
11. Williams
We traded Terrence Williams and a 2014 2nd rounder for Marshon Brooks, Sasha Vujacic, and a lotto protected Rockets first rounder.
um…. #swag
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
by J-Kay on Jun 24, 2011 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
And Joe Smith!!
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
Hey J-Kay...
You sound happy. Can you give me your “report card” on yesterdays draft…
I always find your insights informative.
I give it an A. Given what we entered that draft with, we really couldn’t have done any better. Brooks at 25 is ridiculous. I expected him to be gone at 15 (if he even lasted that long), and then when Kawhi fell and Indy took him, I thought Brooks would go 16…then 17…then 18… you get the idea. Immediately fills a huge needed as a guy who can create his own shot. The man can flat out score. He’s got some holes in his game, but I think they’re very fixable. He doesn’t appear to me to be a selfish player, I think he was just forced to become that guy at Providence because nobody else can score. His defensive ability intrigues me. I don’t know if he truly just didn’t want to play defense at providence, or again, he didn’t out of necessity (needed all of his energy for offense). He’s got intriguing tools with a great wingspan, and good shot blocking ability. Averaged over a steal and over a block per game. His blocking ability reminds me of Wade a little bit. Obviously he’s not the defender Wade is, and I’d be stunned if he ever becomes that, but he does have that one aspect of his game in common. I don’t ever expect Brooks to be a great or even particularly good defender, but down the line I don’t think he’ll be a liability.
Admittedly I don’t know too much about Bogdanovich, but it’s a no risk pick. If he doesn’t pan out or doesn’t come over, what’s the loss? One million Prokhorov dollars? That’s about a $1.50 to him. I’ve heard comparisons ranging from Stojakovic to Delfino to Nachbar. If he turns out to be any of those players, I’m happy. No risk, seems like there will be a good reward.
Jordan Williams doesn’t seem like anything particularly special, and I don’t know if I buy the Carlos Boozer comparisons, I think he can be a quality role player for us. I would have preferred Harrelson, but Williams probably has more upside than Harrelson. I think he’ll be a guy who could potentially get us something like 8 and 6 off the bench, and that’s got it’s value. If the 2nd round, if you get a real NBA player, you made a good pick.
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
by J-Kay on Jun 24, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Now I am feeling better about that trade. I still think Terrence will be a very good player, but, Marshon looks like a steal.
LETS GO NETS!
Sounds like you believe in
“Divine Providence…”
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
by aunt-B on Jun 24, 2011 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
that sounds good to me
we got a player that can create his own shot, cap space, and a 1st rd pick(albeit protected)
by MrDollarBills on Jun 24, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
We traded Terrence Williams and a 2014 2nd rounder for Marshon Brooks, Sasha Vujacic, and a lotto protected Rockets first rounder.
ALL HAIL BK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
not quite
We traded Terrence Williams, (Darius Morris), a 2012 second rounder, a 2014 second rounder and Joe Smith for Sasha Vujacic, MarShon Brooks and a lottery protected 2012 Rockets first rounder.
Morris was taken with the Warriors second round pick which the Nets included in that trade. The Nets also gave up a 2012 Bulls pick (Chris Douglas Roberts trade) in the TWill/Vujacic deal.
It’s still a beautiful deal. Everything we brought back if better than everything we sent out. I’m sure some will disagree on the basis of Vujacic, but he did more for this team than T-Will did.
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
We traded Terrence Williams, (Darius Morris), a 2012 second rounder, a 2014 second rounder and Joe Smith for Sasha Vujacic, MarShon Brooks and a lottery protected 2012 Rockets first rounder.
Morris was taken with the Warriors second round pick which the Nets included in that trade. The Nets also gave up a 2012 Bulls pick (Chris Douglas Roberts trade) in the TWill/Vujacic deal.
We Lost
TWill-Garbage
D Morris-More GARBAGE
2012 2nd round pick – Soon to be GARBAGE late in the 2nd round
2014 2nd round pick – Distant GARBAGE
2012 Bulls pick – Even if its a 1st round pick it is likely to be late in the 20’s, GARBAGE
We get
Marshon Brooks – I was high on him before we picked him
2012 Hou pick – Should be among the most active team aquiring players this offseason. It’s not out of the question that they make the playoffs with the right moves.
Sasha – GARBAGE but better then TWill
We got the best player Brooks and the most valueable pick. We won by a country mile
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Bulls pick was a second rounder
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
Yep, and at the time of the trade I still remember all the complaining about how bad that trade was lol
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
we gotta root for houston to make the playoffs!
lets go McHale!
love thy underdog
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jun 24, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
anybody know what time BillyKing will be on joe and evan today????
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jun 24, 2011 11:16 AM EDT reply actions
forget kobe...forget jamal crawford
if this kid culd play like our kerry kittles….. STEAL !!!!!!!!
by blazin pp face on Jun 24, 2011 11:18 AM EDT reply actions
Yes
Dwill=Kidd
Brooks=Kittles
??
Hump = kind of kenyon
Lopez= what the nets were missing in 01 and 02
a 7 foot 1 inch WINGSPAN
Thats amazing.
Dwill/?/Josh Smith/Humphries/Superman
2012 NBA Champions
The biggest 14 year old Nets fan on the planet.
Long arms...Alien ?
“My Favorite MarShon”
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
by aunt-B on Jun 24, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I understand what you are saying but
Kittles was a very good defender.
I think Brooks might be better offensively then Kittles, but Kittles was a very good defender.
Official Member of the "DIDN'T WANT TO TRADE DERRICK FAVORS, BUT HAPPY WE GOT D. WILLIAMS" Movement
Brooks is going to be a very good defender.
Kittles was the best SG on the fast break in the league with Kidd. He always beat his man down court
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions
That's exactly what he is.
A Nick Young clone; slightly less athletic, but possibly more efficient and versatile on the offensive end. He seems to have the tools to be an effective defender, the question is if he’ll put in the effort. Hopefully, Johnson can motivate Brooks without causing him to revolt.
If you're interested, you can follow me @TokenNBR.
I think Deron will keep the rookies in line...
That’s what tough veteran leadership is all about, and Deron looks tough.
I have no problem with a Nick Young player that’s more efficient. That’s bang for your buck. Lets just see if he’s willing to improve.
by MrDollarBills on Jun 24, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Brooks is more Jamal Crawford then Nick Young
He has that devestating hesitation dribble that helps him get his jumper off at will in isolation
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
From that Brooklyn Bound link.
I watched a Providence – Georgetown game earlier in the year (I know, I have no life) where Brooks just had "the look". I can’t explain it, but Brooks just carried himself in a way that you just knew he was going to be successful. Like just about every other game this season, Brooks put up 43 points against the Hoyas, but Providence still lost. But, Brooks was the real winner of the game. He showed me, and every other person watching that game, that MarShon Brooks could be a very good NBA player. I said in my Draft Preview that unless the Nets traded up they would not be able to get him, and this is for good reason. Brooks can finish at the hoop like few could in college basketball this season, and rebounds really well for a guard. He is a wing that will be able to play both sides of the ball well, and that is exactly what the Nets needed in this draft.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
From that Brooklyn Bound link.
I watched a Providence – Georgetown game earlier in the year (I know, I have no life) where Brooks just had "the look". I can’t explain it, but Brooks just carried himself in a way that you just knew he was going to be successful. Like just about every other game this season, Brooks put up 43 points against the Hoyas, but Providence still lost. But, Brooks was the real winner of the game. He showed me, and every other person watching that game, that MarShon Brooks could be a very good NBA player. I said in my Draft Preview that unless the Nets traded up they would not be able to get him, and this is for good reason. Brooks can finish at the hoop like few could in college basketball this season, and rebounds really well for a guard. He is a wing that will be able to play both sides of the ball well, and that is exactly what the Nets needed in this draft.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
Coming in 2012
Brooklyn Swag
and LOTS of it
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
Brooks is more versatile than Nick Young. Nick Young is more of a shooter to me. Brooks looks like he can take over a game!
LETS GO NETS!
Nick never scored like Marshon in college
Nick was really just a 3-pt threat. Brooks is much more diverse and better rebounds, assists and steals.
I'm very excited and happy the Nets traded for this young man
As King mentioned, the kid is an athlete, and he knows how to score point blank.
In addition, he has so much defensive potential, with his length and large wingspan. I hope Avery Johnson can help him in that regard.
I know playing next to Mr. Williams, a player that will set Brooks up for good shots, we’ll get to see a very talented player blossom in front of our very own eyes.
by JerseysFinest. on Jun 24, 2011 11:47 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Before they announced the trade and Boston took Brooks, then Dallas took Hamilton....
I almost broke everything in my livingroom because it seemed inevitable that we were going to take Singler. Then Katz came on TV and said we traded for Brooks and it felt like waking up and getting Dwill all over again
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup we had a choice of triple j or singler
wasn’t going to be pretty good job Billy!
I think he'll be great
proved by dropping his size that he’s committed and want to get better.
I read on DE he’s very active and works a lot in the post, and is improving his perimeter shot.
by JerseysFinest. on Jun 24, 2011 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Can somone explain to me what's going to happen next?
I’ve been hearing that the last day of the CBA is June 30th? Is that correct?
If so, won’t there be all trades going down before then? like Josh Smith, Iguodala, Monta Ellis, Dwight Howard??
And when are we allowed to start offering to Free Agents. Can someone get the short term future in order for me…
by The Big Russian on Jun 24, 2011 11:52 AM EDT reply actions
Need a new collective bargaining agreement in place...
.. before any team can pursue free agents.
No one knows when the owners and the NBPA will come to an agreement, or how the terms of the new CBA will impact teams ability to pursue free agents.
You’ll have to wait and ask again when the new CBA is ratified.
All download the Ryen Russillo Podcast with chad ford today.
Ryen is not sold on brooks but chad likes him alot. Said he watched him on 2 on 2 games and he was destroying his opposition. Including singleton the defensive stopper.
I just hope he isnt a demand to get dwight if it comes down to it. Though i think orlando will ask for him with possibly hump amd lopez.
No.
CDR was just decent at driving the lane, he couldn’t shoot consistently, and he whined.
Brooks is more athletic, a better shooter, can score at will, and has much higher defensive potential.
by JerseysFinest. on Jun 24, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I went to the Knicks version of NetsDaily (hear me out)
too see how they reacted to the Shumpert pick. Its either you love the pick or u loathe it over there. LOL
and there fanpage isnt even CLOSE to our page. Too much orange lol
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
When Spike Lee heard the Nets "stole" Brooks, he must of thought of us...
by M I K E on Jun 24, 2011 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
love that movie
alfre woodard is so good in that.
and the smelly dude with all the cats reminds me of outlaw during the games. everyone else having fun doing what they do tryin to win and then outlaw rears his head and ruins everything
my favorite scene is right before the huge fight when cliff is trying to watch clyde frazier
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
R.I.P. Big Homey Nate Dogg: "Cuz Iiiiiiiiii have ne-evv-ver met a giiiiiiiiiirrrrrrllllllllllllllllllll tha-at I loved in the whole wide wooorrrlllllddddddd"
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I know at least one Timberwolves fan is pissed...
Marshon Brooks: Could the Minnesota Timberwolves Get the Steal of the Draft?
By Dan Renfro (Contributor) on June 23, 2011
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lol
3,825 reads 0 comments
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
by netsareboss on Jun 24, 2011 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
David Kahn
Why was minnesota’s hands in everything yesterday? I felt like at least 10 players went to Minnesota at some point last night.
for the first time in awhile i'm REALLY excited
about the upcoming season. and it might not even happen….. smh
A little off topic but...
isn’t it kind of unexpected that at the start of the season we had 4 PF’s who we thought could all contribute…. Derrick Favors, Troy Murphy, Kris Humphries, and Joe Smith and at the current moment we don’t really have one PF signed to the team…it’s crazy how things change over the course of one season
by REESE'S PIECES! on Jun 24, 2011 12:01 PM EDT reply actions
Swag.
If you're interested, you can follow me @TokenNBR.
by Dopeness on Jun 24, 2011 12:02 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
This guy just moves and flows like a young kobe. He has to start realizing DEFENSE is a must like Kobe plays.
LETS GO NETS!
If you watch clips of him
and watch clips of Kobe as a rookie, I noticed the two have very similar shot mechanics
by JerseysFinest. on Jun 24, 2011 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
They both can change direction in the air and fade away making the shot unstoppable
plus he has the move to force fouls like kobe does
Bojan has some pretty good swag after he hits the three in this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s10eG415NxU
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
Bojan For 3
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
by Maxyboy on Jun 24, 2011 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Swag & Crab...
Sounds like a combo platter at Red Lobster.
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
hopefully enough swag
for no JR
Dwill/?/Josh Smith/Humphries/Superman
2012 NBA Champions
The biggest 14 year old Nets fan on the planet.
That is why signing the HUMP is a must and Avery even said they hope to get that done soon.
Joe Smith was just a roster spot.
LETS GO NETS!
yeah smith really didn't contribute much...i guess i just remember him starting the first 3 or 4 games of the season
It definitely seems like Hump will be back next year even if we sign another PF or not
by REESE'S PIECES! on Jun 24, 2011 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
The HUMP will be a beast with a full season of Deron at the point. Avery and Billy know this.
LETS GO NETS!
And the fact they don't have PFs signed is more reason to believe Proky/Nets have arrangement to sign AK47 who can play at the 3/4.
And unfortunately, Outlaw may have to be used some at the 4, if at all.
DJames can also play against some quicker 4s.
Billy King on WFAN
Billy King is supposed to be on the Fan at Noon..shortly
by 1stnamelastname on Jun 24, 2011 12:02 PM EDT reply actions
This was by far the best grading website on the draft. Most drafts give every team like a B grade and higher. How can that be? lol
This link is giving out Fs Ds and C- .
LETS GO NETS!
Brooks is a tough shot maker
He won’t have to do that with a good Nets Roster.
Dwill
Lopez
AK
Hump
Brook
Will create space for Brooks to get to the rim for easier shots
If we got Honeycutt this draft would have been an A+ in my opinion. But of course he goes 35, not 36.
Dwill/?/Josh Smith/Humphries/Superman
2012 NBA Champions
The biggest 14 year old Nets fan on the planet.
Skipbayless calling brooks number 1 player at 25 to nets to be Gifd and placed on repeat lol
Sorry. But i love we are starting to get more and more respect day by day.
bayless was going crazy with Marshon Brooks love
lol….. i hope he’s right… i hope we got the steal of the draft
lopez was a steal… and brooks (cross my fingers) culd be a steal
by blazin pp face on Jun 24, 2011 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Lou Williams, Monta Ellis, Jordan Crawford, Nick Young, they all have value in the league, and if any of them played D and toned down their shot selection they’d be really important players…
So if we bring Marshon into the right situation, and Avery and Deron get in his head, he seems like a good guy, I think he can be perfect for us.
I agree....
We will be pleasantly surprised…..
amazing movie
Hi I'm actually not cool at all.
by Hi imreallycool on Jun 24, 2011 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Nets getting no respect on National programs.
Noone ever mentioned the Bojan to Nets trade on any program last night or even this AM.
Neither ESPN nor NBATV had any evaluation of Brooks to Nets.
ESPN only mentioned Brooks as a Celtic, and when it was learned he wasn’t going to the Celtics, they just shut up.
I didn’t hear the Nets mentioned on NBATV at all, and this AM no mention of Nets on ESPN First Take (shown on ESPN News). They only talk about the top players and top teams.
It is just as well though. Not many in the media have detailed knowledge of the Nets situation.
NBATV did.
It was towards the end of their draft recap.
They said they liked his fit for NJ.
They thought he could help NJ on offense.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
Jerry ... look at it objectively.
There are 30 teams in the NBA. The national networks don’t have time to go through each team effectively. There were plenty of teams that didn’t receive coverage (the Nets were one of them) and it’s just the nature of TV.
I’m not sure why so many Nets fans take it personal that the team doesn’t get national coverage. Much to the chagrin of the fan population, nobody cares about the Nets. There’s no reason for national broadcasts to waste time talking about the team. It’s completely understandable.
If you're interested, you can follow me @TokenNBR.
don't worry
analysis immediately after the draft is all crap, nobody knows what they are talking about and about 90% of what they will say will be wrong by this time next year.
I hope they will be talking about us in the next year or two about this draft, not right now.
love thy underdog
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jun 24, 2011 12:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone with knowledge of the Nets would have to agree that they well exceeded expectations.
I was in favor of trading for a 2012 pick so that it would increase the Nets assets to include in a big trade (such as for DHoward before the trade deadline).
However, by getting Bojan (for just cash and a future 2nd round pick), they essentially accomplished the same thing.
Bojan could be a mid 1st round pick if he were available in 2012. It normally would take a lot more that $3 million to buy such a pick.
I hope they're right about Vujacic being gone.
by Jbller3 on Jun 24, 2011 12:43 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Vujacic would have to come to the Nets with a low offer.
Otherwise I can’t see the Nets holding on to his rights, with a $10+ million cap hold.
Only if no other team wanted Sasha, would Nets be able to grab him cheap, later in free agency.
we dont need him we need a defensive sg.
Mario West- like
BK
-Jordan Williams was not drafted to replace Humphries. They are gonna try to resign Hump as soon as they can
-Dodged questions about JSmoove
-Billy sounded like he doesn’t expect Brooks & Williams (moreso Williams) to contribute right away
He also said he needs two more bigs and that he thinks Marshon will push Ammo.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
Two more big guys
But he wasnt counting Hump who will likely get re signed. That means one more big- like Jsmoove or Superman.
Dwill/?/Josh Smith/Humphries/Superman
2012 NBA Champions
The biggest 14 year old Nets fan on the planet.
Help out brooks
@Marshon2
Marshon S. Brooks
Friartown-jersey…what number should I wear?
i told him 24
For the number of teams that passed on him
then i realized thats kobe’s number…idk if he wants to be a poser haha
damn that's weird
but 24 teams didn’t pass on him, 24 picks passed on him
Dwill/?/Josh Smith/Humphries/Superman
2012 NBA Champions
The biggest 14 year old Nets fan on the planet.
I said 25.
That was his draft position.
Also, Kobe – 24, Jordan – 23
I also don’t expect anything close to them out of him, but he has to get working at that irrational confidence guy role.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
25 is retired
for Mr. Bill Melchionni ( I believe that’s how his name is spelt)
MarShon should wear number one.
by JerseysFinest. on Jun 24, 2011 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I told him
Talk to Jordan Farmar about seeing what you can do to get that number 2, man. if not, you got the swag to rock the 0.
How about 6?
I wanted him to wear 3 but can’t so 6 or 24
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 24, 2011 1:28 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
double zero
only people with swag(robert parish) rock the double 00
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
R.I.P. Big Homey Nate Dogg: "Cuz Iiiiiiiiii have ne-evv-ver met a giiiiiiiiiirrrrrrllllllllllllllllllll tha-at I loved in the whole wide wooorrrlllllddddddd"
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
he swag me
XFL style
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
R.I.P. Big Homey Nate Dogg: "Cuz Iiiiiiiiii have ne-evv-ver met a giiiiiiiiiirrrrrrllllllllllllllllllll tha-at I loved in the whole wide wooorrrlllllddddddd"
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we have to make a serious run for Nene this offseason
Even if it means over paying by a bit. This team needs legitimate NBA talent and resigning Humphries doesn’t provide that (no disrespect).
Now you are talking...
Give him 4/$50M.
We would be very good with a frontcourt of Nene/Brook/Hump.
Swag
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
what about just 'Shon
love thy underdog
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jun 24, 2011 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I like "the Martian"
Brook-Brooks-Brookyln
LET'S DO THIS!
by OneCGuy on Jun 24, 2011 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i like swag
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
R.I.P. Big Homey Nate Dogg: "Cuz Iiiiiiiiii have ne-evv-ver met a giiiiiiiiiirrrrrrllllllllllllllllllll tha-at I loved in the whole wide wooorrrlllllddddddd"
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, go to this link and turn on your speakers..... :)
by nets14 on Jun 24, 2011 12:46 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
How much the pay Larry King for that promo?
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
"We'll be the first really global team in the NBA. For me, being the first foreign owner, I want to do my best to invite all the fans for the team all over the world. I think the NBA is worldwide. But other teams [possess a] more local mentality. We are going to create and to build a global franchise to sell all around the world. I think I have a competitive advantage compared to other owners." - Mikhail Prokhorov
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jun 24, 2011 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Some water from the fountain of youth.
How else does he stay alive?
"You can spend minutes, hours, days weeks or even months overanalyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what would’ve, could’ve happened – or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the **** on."
-Tupac Amaru Shakur
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 24, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
What do people think about the possibility of buying out Bojan's contract so he could play this season ....
vs. letting him get another season of experience in Europe, while the Nets focus on Brooks, etc.?
Does anyone know the length of his season?
He just signed his deal for Turkey
I don’t think that is possible
love thy underdog
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jun 24, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
A couple of the beat writers thought it might be possible to buy him out. They weren't sure.
Proky certainly has the money.
However, it appears that it wasn’t the Nets intention. Nets need to give minutes to Brooks, Morrow, DJames etc. to develop them first. Farmar should be playing some SG also.
Bojan just turned 22 and should be getting lots of PT in Europe to develop there. Meanwhile he is still a pretty valuable trade chip if he does well.
A pending lock-out would make it even wiser to keep him in Europe.
Yea
I actually prefer he stay overseas if it will be only for 1 year. He can get major minutes overseas and get more experience, then come back to us ready to contribute.
love thy underdog
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jun 24, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep...especially if there's a long lockout...
he’s better off in Europe.
Next year we will have a extra first round draft pick in Bogan…
Going to be a short season (hope not) anyways.
Not worth it. Let me develop for another year.
by D Will to Succeed on Jun 24, 2011 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Who do you think wins Rookie of the Year?
no Nets bias
love thy underdog
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jun 24, 2011 12:56 PM EDT reply actions
Kyrie because of all the freedom he will have
by dwill8brooklynbound on Jun 24, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
will he though?
Baron davis and ramon sessions are still there.
love thy underdog
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jun 24, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
MarShon Brooks....
Ooppss…I’m biased……..Actually , Kemba walker…
by NetFan48 on Jun 24, 2011 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
jimmer
kings have no structure him and reke will be throwing up shots all night
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
R.I.P. Big Homey Nate Dogg: "Cuz Iiiiiiiiii have ne-evv-ver met a giiiiiiiiiirrrrrrllllllllllllllllllll tha-at I loved in the whole wide wooorrrlllllddddddd"
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Irving
"You can spend minutes, hours, days weeks or even months overanalyzing a situation; trying to put the pieces together, justifying what would’ve, could’ve happened – or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move the **** on."
-Tupac Amaru Shakur
by NetsMets4Life on Jun 24, 2011 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
brook stayed two years
swag stayed four because of swag
swag: 4 year player projected to have better career than one and dones
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
R.I.P. Big Homey Nate Dogg: "Cuz Iiiiiiiiii have ne-evv-ver met a giiiiiiiiiirrrrrrllllllllllllllllllll tha-at I loved in the whole wide wooorrrlllllddddddd"
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
if all goes right both will be becoming start in orlando
Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2
by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jun 24, 2011 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Never been so excited for the future.
Last time i was this excited was when we traded for Deron.
Sign ak-47 or prince for veteran defensive presence at the 3.
I think we get 45-50 wins this year. Yes im that confident. Brooks is going to be able to contribute right away and surprise alot of people. A healthy D-will plus lopez being lopez.
We are set.
by 1stnamelastname on Jun 24, 2011 12:59 PM EDT reply actions
Nets aren't going to get significant media coverage until DWill re-signs.
Lets hope for a short walk out (or better, let negotiations continue in early July).
Nets will have to sign at least Hump and AK47 before DWill re-signs.
I understand that the Orlando Summer League hasn't been cancelled yet.
Does anyone know if it can proceed if there IS a lock out on July 1?
More likely they will continue negotiations in early July and maybe we could see the newest Nets get some experience.
LMAO at Bill Simmons
ESPN opens its telecast with Adele’s “Rolling In The Deep” as the theme, Taye Diggs narrating and every prospect dressed like they’re in the 1930s. We’ve decided the theme is either “We’re entering the Depression” (literally, there’s a lockout coming), or “We wanted everyone to dress like it’s an Amar’e Stoudemire press conference.”
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
I hated that song playing over and over and over and over
not basketball themed at all
that song
plus that traveler’s commercial with the dog
the honey nut cheerios commercial
the phone commercial with that Asian girl singing
please more jeremiah weed and mike’s hard lemonade commercials. also its better than the black eyed peas singing in that grill commercial
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
R.I.P. Big Homey Nate Dogg: "Cuz Iiiiiiiiii have ne-evv-ver met a giiiiiiiiiirrrrrrllllllllllllllllllll tha-at I loved in the whole wide wooorrrlllllddddddd"
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
9:12 — The Knicks take 2-guard Iman Shumpert at no. 17 (huh?), followed by lusty boos from the Knicks fans in Newark, the obligatory shot of a confused Spike Lee, and David Stern blessing the pick by saying, “Iman is not with us tonight.” Ooooof. So to recap: Donnie Walsh made Landry Fields untouchable over Danilo Gallinari, then four months later, picked someone who plays the exact same position as Fields. Another savvy move by one of the classiest guys in sports! By the way, can someone loop every confused Spike Lee draft reaction on You Tube? Don’t we have enough for a 90-second clip at this point?
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
9:14 — Spike on the pick: “I believe in Donnie Walsh, so that’s his pick, we’re gonna go with it, we have no choice.” Only the Knicks can make their fans sound like hostages.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready!!!
I’m Loving it!!!
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
"We'll be the first really global team in the NBA. For me, being the first foreign owner, I want to do my best to invite all the fans for the team all over the world. I think the NBA is worldwide. But other teams [possess a] more local mentality. We are going to create and to build a global franchise to sell all around the world. I think I have a competitive advantage compared to other owners." - Mikhail Prokhorov
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jun 24, 2011 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Can somone explain to me what's going to happen next?
I’ve been hearing that the last day of the CBA is June 30th? Is that correct?
If so, won’t there be all trades going down before then? like Josh Smith, Iguodala, Monta Ellis, Dwight Howard??
And when are we allowed to start offering to Free Agents. Can someone get the short term future in order for me…
by The Big Russian on Jun 24, 2011 1:25 PM EDT reply actions
Jordan Williams will be fine
Remember Udonis Haslem at U of F? Dude was huuuuge, but was a beast on the glass, great touch, etc. Sound familiar? Jordan has been working his tail off and looks to be in solid shape right now…I think he can be a great backup 4 or 5 for the Nets
by smp369 on Jun 24, 2011 1:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Exactly...
I would rather get a realistic backup with the #36 pick In Jordan Williams, then reach for a player hoping that he becomes a star. We know Williams can rebound and with Deron getting him easy garbage points he might just be what we need at PF.
I like the Haslem comparison a lot. If he could develop into that type of pick, that’s an absolute steal
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
STEAL OF THE DRAFT
Brooks reminds me of Reggie Miller
No miller is on his own level.
Brooks will be kobe lite.
15ppg 3rpg 2ast
Hopefullly
we will be lucky if he ever averages 20ppg tho.
Nice Comparison......
Also reminds me of George Gervin..“The Iceman”
Reggie Miller??????
what???
2010-2011 = acquire an All-Star via cap space as Thorn himself said
2011-2012 = make the playoffs without hindering future flexibility
2012 off-season = sign the second All-Star
2012-2013 = make a run for the championship
Mission accomplished thus far.
Now, if Brooks can only get under the skin of the Knicks like Miller did...
priceless !
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
by aunt-B on Jun 24, 2011 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
honestly
some posters on here are seriously wearing out the word swag lol
by JerseysFinest. on Jun 24, 2011 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
Marshon Brooks is Swag Infinite
Timeless - The 2001-2003 NJ Nets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nima3dmLrcw
by GMJigga on Jun 24, 2011 2:58 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
itll wear out eventually
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
----
I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
Severely. I usually hate the world, but for some reason it just immediately clicked for me with Brooks. That being said, we all need to use it in moderation here, I understand the excitement, but you’re killing it
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
that should say hate the word. Not world.
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
Ric Bucher saying Valciunas was best player in Draft
I don’t know where that comes from because just from watching the short clips of him and reading about him, he does’nt seem like he is superstar material.
by The Big Russian on Jun 24, 2011 1:55 PM EDT reply actions
He and Kanter and Irving have the most potential..
But remember Yi Jianliang was a “potential” pick too… Anyway Kanter and Irving are more proven than Jonas and have as much “potential”, so I don’t see how J. Valanciunas is a given to be the “best player” in the draft.
I would even say Kemba Walker or Kanter are the best prospects. They have skill and potential to get even better.
wait this #27 pick in this years draft
wasnt ours????
nope it was the lakers.
hopefully our next years pick will be 27 if you get what i’m saying.
PLAYOFFS!?!?!?
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
"We'll be the first really global team in the NBA. For me, being the first foreign owner, I want to do my best to invite all the fans for the team all over the world. I think the NBA is worldwide. But other teams [possess a] more local mentality. We are going to create and to build a global franchise to sell all around the world. I think I have a competitive advantage compared to other owners." - Mikhail Prokhorov
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jun 24, 2011 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
lol we traded our #27 for the #25..
the original #27 was from the Lakers in the three team trade that sent TWill to Houston and Joe Smith to the Lakers.. we got the lakers #27 and Houstons 2012 pick and also Sasha…
Correct me if im wrong..
Top 5 NBA ready contributers in the draft
Top 5 NBA ready contributers in the draft
Derrick Williams
Kemba Walker
Marshon Brooks
Kenneth Faried
Enes Kanter
Top 5 picks based on “potential”
Kirie Irving
Enes Kanter
Jonas Valanciunas
Bismack Biyombo
Kemba Walker
So how were Kanter and Kemba not the Cavs 1st and 4th picks? We got a steal though in Brooks. Kid is serious!
Kemba could even have a better career than John Wall
I saw him one on one against Wall and thought, wow two great players… id take Kemba today, maybe tomorrow John Wall will figure it out.. and sure Wall is more flashy, but I am talking about substance.
I don't see this happening.
John Wall is on a whole different level than Kemba. Number one, Wall is an actual point guard. Let’s also not forget he is 6’4 and quicker than Kemba. Number two, Kemba is a 5’11 shooting guard who has to develop into a pg.
Ric Bucher reported that he's heard that Deron Williams and Dwight Howard have discussed playing together in the future. - Kevin Baumer
i thought he was 6'1"
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
----
I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
OK, you cant say one player is their height without shoes on while the others height with his shoes on.
BOTH players with their shoes off:
Kemba 5’11.75 (basically my height, 6 feet)
John Wall 6’2.75 (basically half an inch taller than Devin Harris’ real height)..
So John Wall is only 2 inches taller than Kemba… Not 5 inches, what you were reporting.
Kemba is as fast as Wall. Kemba Jumps as high as Wall (or higher in some accounts).
So this other "different" level talk is mostly in your head.
And the pure point guard stuff is nonsense. Dude, if Kemba was on North Carolinas team they would have won! Kemba took a bunch of freshmen and a couple of sophmores to win EVERY tournament they played in. Can’t say that Wall is better just because he is fancier and travels all the time while getting 7 turnovers along with his 9 assists. Theres something called a big picture, Kemba would have made Cousins his best, Wall couldn’t. Kemba is a better point guard and shooter. The only thing Wall is better at is being taller.
STOP
Kemba was drafted 9th in one of the worst drafts of all time. John wall was the #1 pick. If GM’s had to draft again, with Wall and Walker in same draft, every GM would take Wall over Walker. Kemba is a great player, but he is not on the same level as Wall.
Ric Bucher reported that he's heard that Deron Williams and Dwight Howard have discussed playing together in the future. - Kevin Baumer
I didn't say that Top did
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
Kemba is a 5’10" shooting guard…
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
nope, you are wrong.
You are wrong bud. Google is soooooo close to your finger tips.. try it next time before you waste your time typing something false. But be careful, don’t just relay faulty infomation from other wrong people, cause that would still make you wrong Here’s a hint, use google and type in “basketball official combine results”.
they got more value than expected from that d-will trade.
but still no dill= 8-20
If fact...
I wouldn’t be surprised if the Lakers pushed for a trade for Harris and Al Jeff for Pau or Odom and picks.
Can we go snag Paul Millsap or Al Jeff. some how?
by The Big Russian on Jun 24, 2011 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Jazz have some bigs 2 move
Favors
Jefferson
Millsap
Okur
They all can’t play minutes!!
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
"We'll be the first really global team in the NBA. For me, being the first foreign owner, I want to do my best to invite all the fans for the team all over the world. I think the NBA is worldwide. But other teams [possess a] more local mentality. We are going to create and to build a global franchise to sell all around the world. I think I have a competitive advantage compared to other owners." - Mikhail Prokhorov
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jun 24, 2011 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Okur would be a major pickup for us if we could get him
to play behind Hump and for a low value. Great vet presence as well for D-Will.
by The Big Russian on Jun 24, 2011 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
yea Okur would be nice thing he has 1 year left on contract
if memory serves correct!!
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
"We'll be the first really global team in the NBA. For me, being the first foreign owner, I want to do my best to invite all the fans for the team all over the world. I think the NBA is worldwide. But other teams [possess a] more local mentality. We are going to create and to build a global franchise to sell all around the world. I think I have a competitive advantage compared to other owners." - Mikhail Prokhorov
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jun 24, 2011 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
that is pretty sweet
SUPER young though, they won’t win many games.
love thy underdog
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jun 24, 2011 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
worst than wolves
but i get what you’re saying, wolves are all fowards tho 3/4’s
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
"We'll be the first really global team in the NBA. For me, being the first foreign owner, I want to do my best to invite all the fans for the team all over the world. I think the NBA is worldwide. But other teams [possess a] more local mentality. We are going to create and to build a global franchise to sell all around the world. I think I have a competitive advantage compared to other owners." - Mikhail Prokhorov
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jun 24, 2011 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Problem is Harris cannot bring a team together...
They will be disjointed and probably play poor defense.
didn't utah traded for a pg lastnite?
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
"We'll be the first really global team in the NBA. For me, being the first foreign owner, I want to do my best to invite all the fans for the team all over the world. I think the NBA is worldwide. But other teams [possess a] more local mentality. We are going to create and to build a global franchise to sell all around the world. I think I have a competitive advantage compared to other owners." - Mikhail Prokhorov
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jun 24, 2011 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
nope no pg for utah...
Have Devin Harris on the trading blocks tho….
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
"We'll be the first really global team in the NBA. For me, being the first foreign owner, I want to do my best to invite all the fans for the team all over the world. I think the NBA is worldwide. But other teams [possess a] more local mentality. We are going to create and to build a global franchise to sell all around the world. I think I have a competitive advantage compared to other owners." - Mikhail Prokhorov
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jun 24, 2011 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
And when things get tough
He’ll pull a hamstring and sit 38 games.
by Anthony Perez on Jun 24, 2011 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Big man...
If we cannot get Nene or Chandler, let us go after Dalembert.
D-Wil and Avery would get the best out of him. He is also from NJ.
yea it seems we are getting another sf and back up big after we sign hump
dalembert will have to come cheap tho 5-6mill a year
I'd pay him more if needed...
We are going to be over the cap after AK, Hump and another big so don’t hold back a couple of million.
King drafted him...
If Avery keeps him working hard, Deron could make him very good. He is still young and was drafted by King.
I think Dalembert goes to the highest bidder. I don’t see him as a fit here
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
He could play both big positions, defend, rebound and score with PG like Deron...
Avery keeps him in line, King drafted him and he is from NJ.
I think he’d rather keep a starting job elsewhere
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
If everything goes right d-will can turn brooks into what kidd turned jefferson
a young athletic 20ppg scorer
If all goes according to plan Brooks and Brook will be playing in orlando come february next year if ya catch my drift
Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2
by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jun 24, 2011 2:16 PM EDT reply actions
One or the other, seems unnecessary to give them both.
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
If you have the chance at getting Dwight Howard, you can't hold up the trade for a rookie SG.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
NBA draft 1996-Kobe Bryant/ NBA draft 2011-MarShon Brooks
the Hornets agreed to trade their draft selection to the Lakers before picking Bryant. The teams agreed to the trade the day before the draft and the Lakers did not tell the Hornets who to select until five minutes before the pick was made.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v2aJdD_L3M&feature=player_detailpage
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Billy King saw his target slip down the board at last night’s NBA draft in Newark, much further than anybody in his war room anticipated. He had an earlier opportunity to trade up for MarShon Brooks, but it passed.The Nets had Marshon Brooks 15th on their draft board, so when general manager Billy King saw the Providence guard still there at 25, he traded up to take him at the 2011 NBA Draft.That’s why we’re bringing him in," King said. He’s a basketball player that knows how to put the ball in the hole and do a lot of things well on the court, and we were surprised and shocked that he was there."
http://www.nba.com/video/channels/draft/2011/06/23/20110623_instant_analysis_brooks.nba/index.html
Try it like this.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
by Maxyboy on Jun 24, 2011 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
ew on the hat tho...
Like Timberwolves & Wizards Draft hats looked hot!! Why couldn’t Jerz design a better one!
Damn NBA Keep Sleeping On us!! suckass
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
"We'll be the first really global team in the NBA. For me, being the first foreign owner, I want to do my best to invite all the fans for the team all over the world. I think the NBA is worldwide. But other teams [possess a] more local mentality. We are going to create and to build a global franchise to sell all around the world. I think I have a competitive advantage compared to other owners." - Mikhail Prokhorov
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jun 24, 2011 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Now Those Are Hats!!!
http://www.champssports.com/catalog/productdetail/model—164234~89301617/team—timberwolves/cm—57831P/
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
"We'll be the first really global team in the NBA. For me, being the first foreign owner, I want to do my best to invite all the fans for the team all over the world. I think the NBA is worldwide. But other teams [possess a] more local mentality. We are going to create and to build a global franchise to sell all around the world. I think I have a competitive advantage compared to other owners." - Mikhail Prokhorov
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jun 24, 2011 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
The Wizards logo is too genitalia-esque for my tastes.
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
by Maxyboy on Jun 24, 2011 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
lol @ genitalia
Thats a lower case “d” with a hand on top shooting the ball!!
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
"We'll be the first really global team in the NBA. For me, being the first foreign owner, I want to do my best to invite all the fans for the team all over the world. I think the NBA is worldwide. But other teams [possess a] more local mentality. We are going to create and to build a global franchise to sell all around the world. I think I have a competitive advantage compared to other owners." - Mikhail Prokhorov
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jun 24, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Trade Morrow/Farmar/2nd round pick for OJ Mayo
and sign Young to a cheap contract (4 year – 16 mil). Then, resign Hump.
D-Will – Gaines
Mayo – Brooks
Young – James – Outlaw
Hump – J-Will
Lopez – Petro
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
SWAG
METS JETS NETS LAKERS........... OFWGKTA....FREE EARL. Odd Future Records.
Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Jun 24, 2011 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Big man rotation is very weak...
Need to add Tyson, Dalembert or Nene. If not, Landry or Chucky Hayes.
i would like dalembert
Tyson Chandler / Nene are going to get resigned or be very expensive.
METS JETS NETS LAKERS........... OFWGKTA....FREE EARL. Odd Future Records.
Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Jun 24, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea we could also use some backcourt help
maybe Kobe, Dwayne Wade, Chris Paul as a backup.
Dellusional
by The Big Russian on Jun 24, 2011 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
no they're way to injury prone/older
i’d much prefer a kevin durant and address our SF need for a good 10 years
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Jun 24, 2011 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
im kidding before someone calls me an idiot
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Jun 24, 2011 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of the T-Wolves
Is David Khan insane or what? The guy makes the dumbest moves imaginable. Yea his team has some great young talent but the only reason is because they suck year after year. A team with this talent:
Luke Ridnour/Ricky Rubio
Wes Johnson/Wayne Ellington/Martell Webster
Michael Beasley/Derrick Williams
Kevin Love/Anthony Randolph
Brad Miller/Darko Millicic
Should never be as bad as they are. i feel bad for the players on that team and the soon to be coach.
by The Big Russian on Jun 24, 2011 2:25 PM EDT reply actions
Wow....Wasted Talent cause of coaching
to have a Wes Johnson or Martell Webster w/ the Nets to play @ 3 right now would be marvelous. Plus they would be cheap right now!!
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
"We'll be the first really global team in the NBA. For me, being the first foreign owner, I want to do my best to invite all the fans for the team all over the world. I think the NBA is worldwide. But other teams [possess a] more local mentality. We are going to create and to build a global franchise to sell all around the world. I think I have a competitive advantage compared to other owners." - Mikhail Prokhorov
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jun 24, 2011 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
i think we still go after either Smith or Ellis
great start, nonetheless
We definitely go after JSmith...
I see cap space plus 3 of James, Brooks, Morrow and 2 2012 #1 picks.
Or throw in Petro, $3M, maybe Farmer and we take back JSmith and Johnson.
If they want cap space...
It is basically 3 #1 picks plus cap space.
And possibility to take JJ off their hands.
We will see.
My Microsoft Paint "skills" strike again.
by Coach Joe on Jun 24, 2011 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
really good for paint
METS JETS NETS LAKERS........... OFWGKTA....FREE EARL. Odd Future Records.
Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Jun 24, 2011 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol, I've had him in my roster 3 months ago. Downloaded the rookie class and I picked him and Leuer.
Change that shot to Kobe and got Dwight on my team :D
Mikhail Prokhorov: Championship in 5 years
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With the 36th pick, the Nets selected Maryland big man Jordan Williams.
Williams has a wide body and plays with the same style as Kris Humphries. He’s a strong rebounder and can score around the rim.
Sounds good to me
Mikhail Prokhorov: Championship in 5 years
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A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.
Bruce Lee
So where do we look for our backup center.
Petro is not the answer.
Mikhail Prokhorov: Championship in 5 years
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A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.
Bruce Lee
Free agency. get a very good back up.
chandler could split minutes with hump like he did back with the mavs with haywood.
Nah we can't get Chandler.
Get that thought out of your head he’s not leaving a championship team.
Mikhail Prokhorov: Championship in 5 years
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A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.
Bruce Lee
Joel Przybilla if you are looking for defense and Spencer Hawes if you are looking for offense.
are safe bets. you could get both hawes will cost more than joel tho.
No Hawes is bad. That's a horrible list when we can get Dalembert, Boone for cheap, and Nazr Mohammed.
We can also try to get Robin Lopez.
Mikhail Prokhorov: Championship in 5 years
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A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.
Bruce Lee
Too similar to JWill.
After Nene re-signs, Mozgov could be available.
I’d love to bring Jason Collins in and have him help teach J-Will (is that going to be an official nickname?) about defense
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
From ESPN
King believes Brooks will have a chance to step in right away and challenge incumbent Anthony Morrow for the starting 2-guard position.
“That’s why we’re bringing him in,” King said. “He’s a basketball player that knows how to put the ball in the hole and do a lot of things well on the court, and we were surprised and shocked that he was there.”
The Nets envision Brooks potentially playing in the same backcourt with superstar point guard Deron Williams, giving them a dynamic scoring duo in the backcourt. New Jersey ranked 28th in the NBA in scoring last season (94.2 ppg).
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
Oops
King believes Brooks will have a chance to step in right away and challenge incumbent Anthony Morrow for the starting 2-guard position.
“That’s why we’re bringing him in,” King said. “He’s a basketball player that knows how to put the ball in the hole and do a lot of things well on the court, and we were surprised and shocked that he was there.”
The Nets envision Brooks potentially playing in the same backcourt with superstar point guard Deron Williams, giving them a dynamic scoring duo in the backcourt. New Jersey ranked 28th in the NBA in scoring last season (94.2 ppg).
It would only take about .701% of the population of Brooklyn alone to fill the Barclays Center.
"It's kind of like the Garden. It's the same feel. It's special." - Deron Williams on the Barclays Center.
so i guess they are gonna roll with brooks and james at the wing
and go all out for nene or another center.
as of now. i wouldnt mind having nene and just bringing in a stevenson or mbah-a-moute and one more shooter like bellinelli
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jun 24, 2011 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
gentlemen, a request
links please. trying to keep up today and any links are so very helpful.
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Nets trade for Marshon brooks
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nba/news/story?id=6699065
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by NetsMets4Life on Jun 24, 2011 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Best undrafted FAs
1. Ben Hansbrough, G, Sr., Notre Dame
2. Jacob Pullen, G, Sr. Kansas State
3. Austin Freeman, G, Sr., Georgetown
4. Talor Battle, G, Sr., Penn State
5. Malcolm Delaney, G, Sr., Virginia Tech
6. Matt Howard, F, Sr., Butler
7. Kalin Lucas, G, Sr., Michigan State
8. Rick Jackson, F, Sr., Syracuse
Honorable mention: David Lighty, F, Ohio State; Dwight Hardy, G., Sr., St. John’s; Corey Fisher, G, Sr., Villanova; LaceDarius Dunn, G, Sr., Baylor; Demetri McCamey, G, Sr., Illinois.
If you go to the link, they have a write up accompanying each player. So, who would you like to see for this team and/or Springfield?
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
I’ll throw in a name not listed there, and admit my complete bias as a St. John’s student – DJ Kennedy, F. Tore his ACL at the end of the season, would have been drafted otherwise. Let him rehab in Springfield, he’s a hard worker, good defender, willing passer, can generate some offense. Not great at anything in particular, but he’s good at everything, and has shown a willingness to sacrifice for the sake of the team.
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
Corey Fisher & David Lighty Please!!
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
"We'll be the first really global team in the NBA. For me, being the first foreign owner, I want to do my best to invite all the fans for the team all over the world. I think the NBA is worldwide. But other teams [possess a] more local mentality. We are going to create and to build a global franchise to sell all around the world. I think I have a competitive advantage compared to other owners." - Mikhail Prokhorov
by Kidd2Petrovic on Jun 24, 2011 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I always wanted Hansbrough on this team somehow.
He’s going to be a terrific pro. Just don’t know if there’s a spot for him with 3 PG’s under contract. I think I’d cut Gaines if I had to , he’s just that good. What scares me most is if a rival picks him up on the cheap.
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?"
by strange-brew on Jun 24, 2011 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Always liked Lighty too.
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?"
by strange-brew on Jun 24, 2011 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
So how do you guys feel about the Lakers 2nd round picks:
Chukwudiebere Maduabum
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/chukwudiebere-maduabum
Ater Majok
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/ater-majok
Mikhail Prokhorov: Championship in 5 years
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A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.
Bruce Lee
Not even that. Majok was drafted specifically because they knew he’d never come over to the NBA. Dunno if you call that a stash. If they could, they would have simply skipped the pick.
On June 29th, 2001, the New Jersey Nets and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a trade involving Stephon Marbury and Jason Kidd.
On February 23rd, 2011, the New Jersey Nets and the Utah Jazz agreed to a trade involving Devin Harris and Deron Williams.
A new beginning. LETS GO NETS!
One thing I can say about Brooks and Williams
Talent aside, they are CONFIDENT kids if you watch both interviews. Haven’t seen that on this team in a while.
And the way T-Will was confident?
I figure you’d like Brooks.
Brooks reportedly torched everyone he played against: Shumpert, Singleton, etc. Meanwhile Jimmer was held in check by Shumpert, which is what caught Walsh’s eye. Brooks lit him up.
BROOKS was the best scorer in college bball, IMO
by Anthony Perez on Jun 24, 2011 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
There is a MAJOR difference
In athleticism, handle, quickness, post game etc, just Talent, dude can do it all offensively.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Pick up Ben Hansbrough
Trade
Farmar + Morrow + Outlaw
Jefferson + McDyess
Cap space for Thornton at starting shooting guard and use some more for cheap and effective veteran role players who can defend and shoot.
D.Will – Hansbrough – Gaines
Thornton – Brooks
Jefferson – James
Hump – J.Will – McDyess
Lopez – Petro
D.Will and Thornton in the backcourt will be a FORCE.
Hansbrough and Brooks bench backcourt will be a FORCE.
Hump (The Hulk) and J.Will (The Thing) platoon will be a rebounding FORCE.
Lopez will overcome shoegate , and learn how to rebound with 2 hands and how to pass out of double teams better.
Maybe bring in some thuggery defensive guys with Jeff Foster and DeShawn Stephenson.
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?"
steal of the draft
In Prokhorov & Billy King WE TRUST.
8 > 3
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