Draft Grades Begin to Roll In
by Net Income on Jun 24, 2011 2:26 PM EDT
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PrintIt's an annual ritual which is, at least until the players get on the court, pretty meaningless. After all, the Nets got an "A" in 2006 when they picked Marcus Williams, Josh Boone and Hassan Adams back in 2006 and we all know how that turned out. The year before, Dick Vitale compared Antoine Wright to Dwyane Wade!
But nonetheless, we're happy to report the general assessment of the Nets' haul -- MarShon Brooks, Bojan Bogdanovic and Jordan Williams -- is that the Nets got mostly B's, with some like Chad Ford going as high as B+ and even a smattering of A's. Draftniks' general impression is that if you start with #27 and #36 and wind up with the second highest scorers in the NCAA and Euroleague, there's little to complain about.
- 2011 NBA draft results: Draft grades - Chad Ford - ESPN Insider
- NBA draft: Who were the big winners and losers? - ESPN
- 2011 NBA Draft Grades: Nets Flutter About, Pick Up MarShon Brooks - Tom Ziller - SB Nation
- Draft Analysis - 2011 Draft Tracker - Chris Mannix - Sports Illustrated
- Draft Review: Nets (Video) - NBA.com
- Grading the 2011 NBA Draft: Wizards, Pacers, Mavs, Nuggets lead class - Sean Deveney - Sporting News
- Mejia: 2011 NBA Draft grades - Tony Mejia - Pro Basketball News
- NBA draft 2011: winners and losers - Marc J. Spears - Yahoo! Sports
- NBA Draft grades for all 30 teams (yes, we know it is too early) - Kurt Helin - NBC Sports
- 2011 NBA Draft Team Grades - Matt Moore - CBS Sports
- Ball Don’t Lie’s 2011 NBA Draft grades - Kelly Dwyer - Ball Don't Lie
- 2011 NBA Draft Grades: The Best and Worst 1st Round Picks - Ryan Feldman - The Hoops Report
- 2011 NBA draft: Mitch Lawrence breaks down all 30 first round picks - Mitch Lawerence - New York Daily News
- Cleveland, Minnesota among perceived draft winners - Marc Narducci - Hoopshype
- Bill Simmons: The Sports Guy's draft diary for the 2011 NBA draft - Bill Simmons - Grantland
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Billy better known as...
"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 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
MarShon Brooks
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 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
grades are meaningless as of right now.
let’s revisit 2 years from now.
In Prokhorov & Billy King WE TRUST.
8 > 3
DH12 OR BUST!
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
by Claud on Jun 24, 2011 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
I think....
after this year they will change them to A’s for us.
Knicks better have gotten D’s
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
A++++
Brooks next Kobe
Williams next shaq
Euro kid next dirk
J/k
Like all the picks
I say B B+ is fear for now
Now if Brooks does become a iverson and Williams become a stud at the 4 and the euro kid plays to his potential then it’s a automatic A A+ but what’s the chance, hopefully Brooks become the steal of this draft in 3-4 yrs from now
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 24, 2011 2:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
if brooks becomes a iverson
the other guys could be out of the league in 2 minutes we would still get an A
"FAIR"
speaking before you think can have severe consequences, however doing it in reverse can have beautiful results!
It will be interesting to see if there are more trades in NBA by June 30.
Otherwise, what is important is to hope for a short lockout, which would be to Nets advantage.
I wonder if the Orlando Summer games would have to be called off too?
hopefully Brooks isnt a head case like CDR and TWill!!
by kupalski on Jun 24, 2011 2:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
dont think so, he seems like a bright kid
perhaps because he spent all 4 years in college
by Henry Sanchez on Jun 24, 2011 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I can live with a headcase
who can play ball…
by M I K E on Jun 24, 2011 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Marshon's not like TWon't
Marshon isn’t flirting with underage girls like TWon’t or Anthony Weiner.
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.
by BigTom on Jun 24, 2011 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I think his mom will slap some sense into him
There was an interesting article posted earlier by NetsDaily.
"The trade that usually happens is the one you never hear about" - Net Income
hopefully Brooks isnt a head case like CDR and TWill!!
by kupalski on Jun 24, 2011 2:37 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Avery is the head case
Avery Johnson can go Outlaw himself.
NETS BASKETBALL…. JUST DEAL WITH IT!
by 3ptChucker on Jun 24, 2011 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
gotta say it
“silly”
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.
Chucker, you have the most unnecessary hatred for Avery
Did you smash your wife? Steal your car? Beat your kids.
Last year’s roster was trash. Let’s see what happens now that he has a couple of players
by Anthony Perez on Jun 24, 2011 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
It's OLD
and AJ isn’t nearly as bad as Chucker makes him seem.
by Anthony Perez on Jun 24, 2011 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Avery is what'll stand between Nets and the 'ship.
Avery is NOT a championship coach.
He is not inspirational like a Riley.
He is not a brilliant XO tactician.
He does not have a great feel for managing the course- changing the tide- of a game.
He does not bring out the best of a particular player’s natural talents.
He pursued Travis Outlaw as a prized free agent when no one else did.
Once again, Avery will NOT and will NEVER lead the Nets to a championship.
Avery Johnson can go Outlaw himself.
NETS BASKETBALL…. JUST DEAL WITH IT!
by 3ptChucker on Jun 24, 2011 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
People thought Doc Rivers was a bad coach until he got the big 3
Point is Avery had a STELLAR record in Dallas and he turned what was a JOKE of a devensive team (bottom 5 in the league) to top 5 without changing much in terms of personnel.
They made the Finals with him and sure, they lost, but there have been great teams that have made it and lost. Boston last year, THE NETS in Kidd’s first 2 years, etc.
I can’t fairly judge a guy with a whole new roster that was consumed in trade rumors coming off of a 12-win season. And talk all the junk you want about Avery, but aside from a small span of time right before the trade, the team played HARD all year.
by Anthony Perez on Jun 24, 2011 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I don't think Avery is a BAD coach.
He’s just not championship material. Avery is better than Mike Brown, who I think is a bad coach.
Avery Johnson can go Outlaw himself.
NETS BASKETBALL…. JUST DEAL WITH IT!
You don't understand coaching.
Or rather; The little you do understand you let it get warped in your head to promote your skewed perspective of Avery. He is a good, if not great, coach. He might not be the BEST MOTIVATOR OF ALL TIME or whatever, or not as smart as Thibadeau, but he’s a good coach who corrals a team with a unifying defensive mindset. You are too critical.
by Nets! on Jun 24, 2011 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If we had Phil Jackson
He,d be criticizing him as too passive
by Anthony Perez on Jun 24, 2011 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Listen to yourself: Avery is a "good coach" but you have reservations about him being a great coach
Funny you telling me I don’t understand coaching, but you agree with me that Avery falls short. You try convincing ANYBODY that Avery got the 2010-11 Nets to play with a “unifying defensive mindset.” I can understand the Nets had no offensive firepower, and lacked athletic talent, but NO WAY did Avery get the team playing together on 1 page. How many times did AVery have to call T/O like 3 min into the game??? And this was in the 2nd half of the season? And the team wasn’t even running any complicated sets. We’re talking blowing fundamental rotations that any well-coached college player have learned!!!
Avery Johnson can go Outlaw himself.
NETS BASKETBALL…. JUST DEAL WITH IT!
i was @ tha drft and the highlight of my night was after5 solid minutes of cheering @ pik 17 th boos that ROCK the rock!!!! knicks suk it uo again! gio nets!
by shuab93 on Jun 24, 2011 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
No counter offer made by players at talks today, because they said they were too far apart.
.
As I said before, a better way to proceed is to lay out a bunch of hypothetical “final” plans that neither side likes.
Then negotiate from that starting point and see which plan could get more agreement from both sides.
The current method proposal/counter proposal is always going to fail.
Who would have thought..
The Lakers pick would give us a mini Kobe.
by NetsBall4Real on Jun 24, 2011 2:40 PM EDT reply actions 5 recs
LOL
the irony…
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
wait, actually it was the Celtics pick but w/e
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
yea but the Celtics picked him though
whatever, we got Swag now so its all good
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
LOL nice one, and yet true
after watching his highlights, he certainly has some kobe mannerisms
by Henry Sanchez on Jun 24, 2011 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
well CDR was kinda full of himself and twill .... Swag is great but hes got to have some work ethic as well.
by kupalski on Jun 24, 2011 2:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
on another not i met mike frances and and asked him were he thought DH12 wud end up. he thought then said LA or Chicago. i said not nets? he said no, then he said he thinks chicago
Francesa is an absolute jackass. He doesn’t really know anything.
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 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hes a Net hater just as much as he is a Mets hater
by Henry Sanchez on Jun 24, 2011 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
not rly. personal feelings aside i think hes a gr8 broadcaster. he just hates tha nets mets and(thank gd) tha jets. hes still acurate
No. He is a moron.
"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 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
His problem is that he's a front runner
Always thinks the current upper crust teams are going to maintain that status and benefit from everything, meaning the Lakers, Yankees, etc. will get every good player from here on out…
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.
Marshon just retweeted this Skip Bayless remark.
You can add Skip’s opinion to the high grades:
Skip Bayless
Marshon Brooks at 25 easily steal of draft. Has some Kobe in him. 43@GTown! 52 vs. ND! Made for NBA! Will set Nets on fire in NJ (not NY).
9 minutes ago via web
Id say way too early
Brooks seems like a terry kinda player. Hopefully lots of energy off of the bench.
I think it gives us flexibility to move ammo in a trade.
Lockout kills the nets more than any other team in the league. We need basketball otherwise dwill is gone. Ideally we need a big trade in next few days. Show dwill this team is for real. Whether we play or not. Like realistically if our starting 5 is dwill, brooks, smith, hump and lopez. That may be enough.
Who knows.
Mike francesca killed the knicks shumpert today. “lock down defender? Haha until the knicks change their whole philosophy, who cares if he is a lockdown defender! Ok? Ok!”
Priceless
Need some D-12
by Mike Viola on Jun 24, 2011 2:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
knicks are a joke
fan reaction was priceless
what a loser organization
NY Knicks: Where there is no such thing as “rock bottom”
by LBJOSH on Jun 24, 2011 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
i was sitting to a Knick fan hoping for Singleton and then they announce Shumpert..
his reaction…" Thats another Toney Douglas!"
by Henry Sanchez on Jun 24, 2011 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
They boo everyone.
Only person they wouldnt have booed is Jimmer. Maybe Kemba.
"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 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
When did he say that?
I was listening to the show open and it was primarily baseball talk so I turned it off.
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.
Marshon plays taller than Terry
And is much smoother too. I scoffed at mini-Kobe comparisons before, but it is more of that. Terry can quickly move around and hoist up a shot. Marshon contorts his body around guys, has that sleep-inducing dribble that he can then use to blow by guys to get to the basket.
Like Mashon said himself, he molded his game around Kobe’s style and right now feels he’s at a Jamal Crawford type of level.
by Anthony Perez on Jun 24, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
MarShonBrooks
Despite not watching a single game he’s played in and only seeing this kid’s highlight reel, I’m really jazzed about this pick—it looks like the team has finally drafted a quality basketball player.
The league needs more real players and fewer “hyper-athletic tweeners” who can’t shoot or do any one thing really well.
look at his gameplay style and his mechanics
its very similar to Kobe, and he kinda looks like him too
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
he idolized kobe growing up was a lakers fan
if you watch the highlights he puts the dribble on the floor and shoots off contact a lot like Kobe, kid also has a GREAT jumpshot
by Henry Sanchez on Jun 24, 2011 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
From the above ESPN article...Brooks a "steal"...
Chris Palmer, ESPN The Magazine: The Bobcats getting Kemba Walker with the ninth pick. One of the biggest names coming into the draft, he received head-scratching criticism about his size, among other things. But he’s a top-notch leader who might end up as the best scorer in his class. Marshon Brooks (acquired by the Nets from Boston) was a terrific late-first-round steal as well.
Brooks look really good, but
Does it look like he doesn’t jump that high on his jumper to anyone else? Pretty high release but not that much elevation on his j.
he could shoot while sitting down for all i care
as long he is effecient, productive and scores
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 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Even if he doesnt jump Brooks has a wingspan of 7-1. He is shooting from the heavens when he releases his shot
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus he falls away on his jump shot...
Looks like it would be impossible to block…
Courtesy of your Dopeness:
by M I K E on Jun 24, 2011 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
SWAG!
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
by David28 on Jun 24, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
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 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Of course
and wasting that pick on Brooks makes that trade look even worse (and I didn’t think that was possible).
He went one pick before our second round pick.
Would’ve been poor value IMO. Especially with Hamilton on the board.
You think Honeycutt>Hamilton. Really?
by Clayton Balch on Jun 24, 2011 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
IDK why everyone like Honeycutt so much
He was a passive player in college and is at least 2 years away from playing meaningful minute since he only weighs 187 lbs at 6’8"
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Just because you liked a player
does not mean he would be better than Marshon. Lets wait and see who has the better career
LMAO...
TWil really made us miss him based on his play in Houston. He was slightly more productive than Sean Williams last year.
Sasha was more productive than TWill
and graham and outlaw would have come to the Nets anyway
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
Sasha even won some games for us.
And I know you’re going to say he lost us some too but if you combine Sasha + Brooks + an even better player in next years draft with HOU pick, you reallly have no leg to stand on as to why it was a bad trade. If any of these picks are remotely productive, the trade was worth it. Especially with TWill doing absolutely nothing in HOU.
by Clayton Balch on Jun 24, 2011 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
We will see what TWill does in Houston this year. Last year was clearly wasted, but that doesn’t mean much.
Twill wont be playing much again
SF Marcus Morris, Chase Budinger, Parsons,TWill
SG K Martin, C Lee, TWill
If Brooks can pretty much wake up on time and get to practice then he is already a better player then TWill
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Stop taking u serious at the sight of an Antoine wright comment and the word ‘missed’ in the same sentence. U can’t be serious?
by JimmyLips on Jun 24, 2011 4:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Stop hating on my pick :)
TWill is gone and we can’t bring him back.
by jasperjarrod on Jun 24, 2011 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
TWon't won't even be in the league in a couple years
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.
I dont feel bad for TWill anymore
As the saying goes “He has a million dollar body and a 10 cent brain”
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
This belongs here, sorry to repost..
-Coach Joe; MS Paint
by Coach Joe on Jun 24, 2011 3:10 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
not a very good photoshop but who am i criticize
by Henry Sanchez on Jun 24, 2011 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
calm down
"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 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course
and wasting that pick on Brooks makes that trade look even worse (and I didn’t think that was possible).
by Andres B on Jun 24, 2011 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
change in thinking already?
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 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
oh lol word
i agree that he isnt the next Kobe, but i think he can still be a pretty good player. Just not Kobe-like
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
I don't think he is the next Kobe either. Not even close.
That being said, the form on his jump shot and the way he contorts his body in the air is reminiscent of Kobe, don’t you think.
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 don’t care if he’s the next anybody. He’s Marshon Brooks, the kid who dropped 52 points with the 7 foot wing span.
by Coach Joe on Jun 24, 2011 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
To say Brooks was a waste at 25 when he was a fringe lottery player
is hilarious
by Anthony Perez on Jun 24, 2011 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
hilarious
is calling a guy selected at 25 a fringe lotter player. Brooks is this year’s Hassan Whiteside, who also got way overhyped by fans all over the country prior to last year’s draft.
The Pacers would have selected him at 15 if not for Leonard’s surprise fall
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'm not the one who projected him a fringe lottery player
All the mocks did.
by Anthony Perez on Jun 24, 2011 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
way different
whiteside had mental issues, and he is young. MarShon stayed all four years he is ready to contribute.
love thy underdog
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jun 24, 2011 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he can be good.
But those Kobe comparisons are out of control. He might have a quality or two of Kobe, but to say he is the next Kobe is too far. I agree with you in that.
"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 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Nobody is saying he is Kobe
He has some Kobe mechanics. People are playing around… Kobe lite comments.
Agreed. Kobe is Kobe because of his attitude and work ethic.
Not because he fades away on his jump shot or whatever…
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Jun 24, 2011 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Who was the Coach when we drafted....
Marcus Williams ,Josh Boone and hassan adams….?
Lawrence Frank. Enough said.
Fire Johnson and hire Brown - I'm telling you Thorn was smoking somethin' when he let Brown slip away in the night.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jun 24, 2011 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
There you have it...Diehard...
Exactly my point……
Thorn was simply the worst drafter in the NBA...
Thank goodness for Mr. King who has been sitting on the beach for several years after handing out bad contracts.
King is full of class and very intelligent.
by rundmc00 on Jun 24, 2011 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
That's a low blow
Thorn was the one who finished taking the wrecking ball to the Stephon Marbury/John Calipari/Kendall Gill team and got us to back-to-back NBA Finals appearances.
Fire Johnson and hire Brown - I'm telling you Thorn was smoking somethin' when he let Brown slip away in the night.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jun 24, 2011 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
He had a good five year run...
But his drafting was among the worst in the league.
No blow its the truth
Thorn was great at blockbuster trades but went it came to drafting for this franchise he was horrible
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 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
So apparently
Bogdanovic worked out for the Nets on Thurdsay morning (it was the 2nd time he worked out for us). They must really like him… great pick.
he said he didnt 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
What do you think
"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 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I had said prior to the draft he was one of the players I didn’t like at all. I hate his decision making, body language and have the impression he will have a hard time adjusting to a lesser role in the NBA. Hopefully I’m proven wrong.
Andres, I know you and I have had our differences, but I want to ask you a serious question.
Obviously, you and I are the biggest TWill supporters (and by default, defenders) on NetsDaily. However, you and I seem to evaluate players on different criteria. I know why I like Terrence Williams, but I guess I’ve never asked you why you liked him.
You seem to take issue with players that have attitude problems, make poor decisions and are me-first players; yet, you are in full support of Williams. As a result, I have a few questions: Is my judgement incorrect; have I overstated your reliance on character issues to evaluate a player? Or … did you find Williams to be so talented that you were willing to overlook his character issues?
If you're interested, you can follow me @TokenNBR.
I am eager to hear this answer
love thy underdog
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jun 24, 2011 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think we're gonna get one.
I hope I’m wrong.
If you're interested, you can follow me @TokenNBR.
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.
wouldnt be surprised if he turns out to be the best pick out of the guys we drafted
by Henry Sanchez on Jun 24, 2011 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
The guy with potential is Jordan...
Keep working on his conditioning and he could be a steal. Big man with soft hands that can rebound.
yes soft hands, plus a pretty good down low w/ his mini J
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 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Anything is possible.
I still think all Brooks needs is a better attitude when it comes to defense.
"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 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone called a “matador” defender needs to change their attitude. Hopefully Brooks quickly learns that no D = no playing time.
Especially under Avery.
"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 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Bogdanovic
Will be very good. He is playing against grown men in europe and is 2nd leading scoring he’s athletic enough to play the wing
by DJ HeavyDuty on Jun 24, 2011 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
think of it as 1 yr in D-League
To refine his game even more
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 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
*Euro League
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 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Hind sight is 20/20, but was it necessary to make this trade?
I’m confused, would Boston have draft Brooks if Nets didn’t make the trade? If not was Dallas even interested?
Could we have kept out 2nd round 2014 draft pick and gotten Brooks?
Boston wanted JaJuan Johnson so it is entirely possible that the Mavs wanted him.
If so, it was necessary.
The Mavs did trade for a player to play a similar role in Rudy Fernandez.
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.
Billy thought Dallas would've 100% taken Brooks.
Dallas even traded the pick (Hamilton) for a shooting guard (Fernendez) bc they need one so badly with Stevenson likely out the door and the jet getting old.
by Clayton Balch on Jun 24, 2011 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
We’ve got to slow down with this hype. Comparing him to Kobe is totally unfair because Kobe came into the league straight out of high school- he probably would have begun to destroy the college ranks by the end of his freshman year at Duke.
Does he model his game after Kobe? Definitely. But you can’t expect him to BE the next Kobe, just as everyone was saying Kobe was the next Jordan/Magic- these guys are never the next anything, they eventually find their niche and we realize that they hold a unique place in basketball history.
But Marshon began his dominance in his 4th season of college basketball, and I have to think that should temper everyone’s expectations. He’s got a world of confidence but the NBA game is going to be a lot tougher than the college game and it’s not a done deal that he will succeed, though I hope he does.
by mytoemytoe on Jun 24, 2011 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Wont be surprised if king nabs beasley now. Dont know if j smoove will be attainable without giving up alott but beasley may fit that mold to a lesser degree. Dwill will also mak beasley look great.
Dwill
Brooks
Beasley
Hump
Lopez
NO
need good leaders to help Brooks and Jordan grow
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
There is no way we are bringing Beasley in to corrupt Brooks
I can see us bringing in Vets like Battier and VC and KMart who have been good leaders on their respective teams
Lopez Petro Williams
Hump KMart Outlaw
VC Battier D James
Brooks Morrow
Dwill Gaines
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't want Beasley
Too many distractions in NYC/NJ area for him..
Seems like Minnesota...
also has too many distractions for him.
by M I K E on Jun 24, 2011 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
defense shmefence
We’re talking lower seed playoffs, not championships.
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Jun 24, 2011 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but with a dominating defensive front line of Hump and Brook it doesn’t matter who we put out at the…oh, wait.
Hey, Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol became a great interior defensive duo. Who would have guessed that would happen?
I would have.
Marc Gasol was known as a garbage man always, but him getting in shape really helped. Randolph always had the tools, he just needed the motivation. Not to mention that they had great defenders on the wings, one of the best in the game in T-Allen.
Brook Lopez doesn’t have the tools to be a great defender, he needs an athletic fast high BBIQ guy next to him
http://netsarescorching.com/2011/06/02/a-word-on-brook-lopez-defense/
When someone is coming at Brook in the lane he crouches down low and starts taking little choppy steps trying to time his jump for a block. He needs to get big, keep his arms up and slide his feet. I think his speed is fine. He’s not going to be the defensive player of the year, but I think he has the tools to be adequate and simply play to his own strengths.
Agreed.
Not a good fit for this team right now. Prince or Kirilenko would be perfect.
by Clayton Balch on Jun 24, 2011 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
That was what I was going for. VC and Battier would be interchagable in the starting lineup depending on the matchup
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Signing kirilenko,
Nene, and Humphries would put us in a great position going forward.
by Clayton Balch on Jun 24, 2011 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
We dont have enough for Nene and Hump
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Cap is reportedly going to be at $62 mil
We have $40 mil in salary.
Kirilenko $5-7 mil
Nene $12-14 mil
We would then be allowed to go over the cap by signing Hump. I don’t see your logic.
by Clayton Balch on Jun 24, 2011 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions
That's under the current CBA
Its vurtually certain that there wont be a season unless the cap is lower
Nene is the only player I would take over Hump though
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jun 24, 2011 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Not true.
The current cab is at 58 mil. If you read the reports, supposedly the owners are willing to go up to 62 mil.
There’s been 0 indication that it will be lower than 58.
by Clayton Balch on Jun 24, 2011 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Besides let's say the cap is down to 54 or 56
We would still be able to sign Nene and Hump which goes against your original statement. I still don’t see your point.
by Clayton Balch on Jun 24, 2011 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
At that level...
Cap hold on Hump would make it impossible to sign Nene.
I would do Hump, Hayes and AK or Hump or if they believe, Thad Young and Hump.
Ticket to NBA draft- 11 dollars
Soda – 5 dollars
popcorn – 6 dollars
nets cap – 22 dollars
Reaction by knicks fans after pick 17
PRICELESS
there are some things money can’t buy, for everything else there’s mastercard
by shuab93 on Jun 24, 2011 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Ugh di you really spend 22 bucks on that awful Nets draft cap?
"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 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
FWIW
agentzeroshow Gilbert A. aka Jefe
i heard about the josh smith thing…i really think we should give this team a full yr together..thats one thing we didnt hav
"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
Hate reposting, but I spent a decent amount of time typing this up and it fits in this thread better anyway
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 3:50 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Harrelson has no skill...
Williams has soft hands and can rebound. Maybe a shorter Todd M.
Dalembert would be a good fit with Brook and Hump...
Brook/Hump/Dalembert/Williams/Petro is a nice big man rotation.
Pay da man...
Very good rebounder and defender and has been durable.
Can play next to all three other bigs.
CAN SOMEONE TELL THOSE DELUSIONAL KNICK FANS DERON IS NOT LEAVING THE NETS FOR THEM....
listening to espn1050 and they are clueless…
until deron resigns they wont stop
love thy underdog
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jun 24, 2011 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
even then...
“He just resigned so he could get money now, and win a championship with the Knicks when his contract runs out. Brilliant.”
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 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I actually hope they put all their hopes in Deron's basket
and then when Deron resigns with us, the expression on their face will be priceless.
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.
WTH does this mean from NBC's grades.
New Jersey Nets (24-58): They were very fine hosts for the event, and getting Marshon Brooks was a good gamble for a team looking to rebuild because he has the dreaded.
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.
LOL
"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 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Catchphrase.
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 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
"Frequent Flyer Friar"...
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
Sigh. I hate that this is a family site.
I have a laugh out loud in a public place worthy racist joke, but rules are rules.
If you're interested, you can follow me @TokenNBR.
Think the author forgot to finish the sentence
might have cracked himself up over the punchline but forgot to type it out.
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.
I actually think this is a fair assessment
Brooks certainly has the quickness, hops, and touch to take his scoring gifts to the NBA. But he’s going to have completely wipe out just about every instinct he gleaned from his time at Providence, especially if he wants to play under Avery Johnson. He can’t dominate the ball and break plays, and he’s not the man anymore. That’s a huge jump, and based on my month-long introduction to the guy, I’m not entirely sure he’s up for it. Prove me wrong, mate.
ya he was the man in college
he had to do everything by himself. If he doesn’t realize that once he joins the Nets, he has some thing coming…
love thy underdog
by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jun 24, 2011 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, based on his answers after being traded to the Nets, he seems like he'll understand.
He’s aware of Deron Williams who is a point guard and has to run the show.
If Brook Lopez was still the best player on the Nets, it’d be an entirely different story.
Does this interest anyone?
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!
Just to make obvious thing official: I won’t be returning to Efes next season. Time to move on. I want to wish my ex-teammates all the best!
That’s from Boki Nachbar’s twitter. Anyone interested in bringing him back?
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!
Bodganovic seems like a young Boki
Brooklyn we go hard...
by Fabio Villani on Jun 24, 2011 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Look at what Marshon does @ 2:43
That’s just ridiculous. Actually most of the vid is a bit ridiculous. Finally a versatile perimeter scorer.
by Anthony Perez on Jun 24, 2011 4:25 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Alright we all know Nets Need a 3/SF.....
Think this list is crucial for further development of this team…you can add on if you like
1.Tayshawn Prince
2. Caron Butler
3. Wilson Chandler
4. Thaddeus Young
Remember these are long, athletic 3’s…. don’t have Thornton or Afflalo on here cause they are primaily 2’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
Kirilenko
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!
Think AK47 AND Prince is overkill? It would be some serious depth with AK47 backing up the PF position.
yea probably just pick one tho & i think iama take prince
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 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
true but how much more mileage can AK give the Nets if he comes here
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 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Sign him for 2 or 3 years...
He is not old…then James and Bogan will be ready.
just think were going to have to sign another SF if Nets get AK for insurance
What about Jeff Green?
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 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
thing is AK gets hurt, he has a history in Utah for missing games
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 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
If we are going to go with youth at the 3
Meaning no Prince, AK47, Battier, etc. I’d prefer:
Green
Chandler
Young
In that order. But that’s just me.
In Prokhorov & Billy King WE TRUST.
8 > 3
DH12 OR BUST!
Official Member of the "Travis OutLOL Society". 5 years, 35 Million Dollars worth of lulz.
think it might be easier to sign chandler than green cause of teams they are on
Lol no body is giving Caron Butler love huh??
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 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Here’s a name that I haven’t seen at all that could serve as a one year stopgap…. Grant Hill?
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!
man that guy keeps drinking sprite & is still going
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 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
me too...
but as rundmc00 is trying to point out @ what cost??
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 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
if you looking for a hustle backup Center...
Josh McRoberts is out there; he’s always killing us on the boards..
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 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
i would call him more of a pf due to his slim stature
i would rather get:
chuck hayes who can play pf/c
luc richard mbah-a-moute who can guard the 2/3/and 4, who bogut said did the best job(even better than bogut) guarding dirk this season(remember milwaukee ended the mavs 18, 19, game winning streak way back in december/january)
and joel pryzbilla anothe solid defending center that could make petro disappear
this assuming they dont chase nene or dalembert
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 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz1nXOwxBgs&feature=fvwrel
he does the VC motorcycle rev???
From now on
we shall be known as
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Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
And check out the REAL highligh at 3:55
by Anthony Perez on Jun 24, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
lockout
if there is a lockout and no season how will next year draft decide who has what pick?
same as this year maybe?
dunno. hope that’s not an issue.
wont be same, Larry Coon answered this question...
he said there is no precedent but it wouldnt be same order, NBA would have to come up with something fair, maybe they redo the lottery with teams having same odds? if so Nets would have a high lottery pick thanks to last season
by Henry Sanchez on Jun 24, 2011 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Relax guys
sorry but this draft just reminds me of the draft where we got Ryan Anderson and CDR late. Obviously we got Brook in that draft but so many be were so excited about Anderson and especially CDR. I just hope Brooks does not turn out like CDR and just reading his twitter about being disrespected because of how he fell a few slots brings back CDR memories
not saying brooks is cdr
like the potential of the pick but holding my excitement till he proves it
I think people are overrating him...
I see him being used as trade bait the same way Favors was, except Favors had more “potential”. Brooks will be a goner along with Lopez, IMO, for Howard.
doubt it
Brooks is a polished player, he can contribute right away.
Favors was very raw
by Henry Sanchez on Jun 24, 2011 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
OT: but did anyone see the players/owners meeting today?
with the the players wearing the “STAND” shirts. Hump is the nets rep. at least one. does anyone know if anyone else from the nets is at the meetings?
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 6:49 PM EDT reply actions
hes got to be there
Brook Lopez is the MAN!
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I don't really hate Outlaw, its just fun to make fun of him
DWEST really considering opting out of his last year at 7.5 mil
me personally i dont thinkits too smart, 31, bum knee, i wouldnt leave 7.5 mil on the table…. unless his agent speaks to someone that offers him 3yrs 30 mil ,,,
speaking before you think can have severe consequences, however doing it in reverse can have beautiful results!
Avery reiterated last night they want to resign Hump
they wouldnt be saying that if they werent really focused on having him come back and start at PF, i think we’ll be in the market for a SF
by Henry Sanchez on Jun 24, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
i wasnt implying that we should sign him,
just stating that unless he has a sure deal in place its not smart to opt out… i like hump over him n e way younger, more athletic, and a pretty girlfriend that he needs to impress (motive), two good knees….
speaking before you think can have severe consequences, however doing it in reverse can have beautiful results!
It's not that big of a gamble
1) The season may be shortened anyway, reducing the amount of that $7.5mil he’s actually see.
2) Assuming doctors clear him, some team will sign him to at least a 3 year deal.
Don't sleep on J Will...
At #36,he comes from a good coaching system,Gary Williams,this with Avery and him staying focused on his conditioning,he should be very productive..
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