Personality Provides MarShon Brooks With Reward..and Risk
by Net Income on Jun 28, 2011 6:20 AM EDT
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PrintLike Chris Douglas-Roberts, MarShon Brooks talks about the draft adding weight to the chip already on his shoulder, but unlike CDR, he also talks about being "scared" of being able to compete with NBA payers. Like Derrick Favors, he arrives with tons of promise, but unlike Favors, Brooks isn't afraid to show off his personality. It's risk vs. reward, maybe high risk and high reward.
That personality is going to be key to the 22 (soon to be 23)-year-old's success. "Let's just say during the draft process, I worked out really well," Brooks said when asked if he should have been drafted higher, subtly referencing a number of reports that he "killed" in Chad Ford's words players taken above him, including Alec Burks, taken at #12.
Will it work? It didn't for two other Nets prospects, Douglas-Roberts and Terrence Williams, but the Nets believe it will for Brooks, who after all may just be showing his Jersey side.
- New Jersey Nets' MarShon Brooks out to prove doubters wrong - Stefan Bondy - New York Daily News
- Nets top pick MarShon Brooks looking for Deron’s assistance - Al Iannazzone - The Record
- King: Nets found 3 pieces to puzzle - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- GEICO SportsNite: Nets introduce draft picks (Video) - SNY
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Interesting how there has been no discussion of FA targets by beat writers
Give me a cab that let’s us get nene, ak and hump.
I think we need 22m in cap space, which would probably require a dump of petro. Amnesty for outlaw would give us about 24million of cap space without dumping petro.
hasn't stopped many articles on knicks free agency
by rundmc00 on Jun 28, 2011 6:45 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
the salary cap rules dont apply
To their writers and fans.
Dont you already know they are getting D12 and CP3
by iambryan on Jun 28, 2011 6:54 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
nets beat writers are smarter
no one knows a thing about how this will work out. There isn’t even informed speculation.
by Net Income on Jun 28, 2011 7:43 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
There's a LOOOOOOOONG lockout looming
Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2
by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jun 28, 2011 6:43 AM EDT reply actions
Ask and you shall receive...
We might as well do as much talking as we can the next couple of days, because once the lockout goes down, I won’t be able to communicate with them," Brooks said.
There is an eagerness and curiosity to him. Marshon wants to learn; and who better than Deron to teach him.
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
by aunt-B on Jun 28, 2011 6:54 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
is netincome really comparing Brook's potential with Derrick Favors?
do we need to remind people that Harold Miner averaged 26 ppg his last season @ USC??
sure why not
Sorry you don’t get the point.
by Net Income on Jun 28, 2011 7:40 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah and also their potential
truly spoken like a fan though….comparing a top 3 pick’s potential to a late first rounder
you still don't get it
Like Derrick Favors, he arrives with tons of promise
Not comparing what people expect them to become, comparing the fact that they are both expected to grow as players.
Brook-Brooks-Brookyln
LET'S DO THIS!
i think we can check out the difference
marshon scores in a way that translates into the nba…..fadeaways, turn-arounds, silky smooth drives to the bucket in traffic, off putbacks….harold miner was a straight up flyer who outperformed all those opponenents because he was simply more athletic….a la derrick favors in college!
Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2
by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jun 28, 2011 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions
This guy loves our draft, gives it an "A"...Nets fans will love this link !
“Giving up a future 2014 second-round pick to Boston, New Jersey may have itself the steal of the draft in Providence guard Marshon Brooks, an elite scorer with the physical intangibles to be one of the game’s better perimeter defenders”
by M I K E on Jun 28, 2011 7:12 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
This guy says Jordan Williams was expected to land mid to late first round?
Is that true?
"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 28, 2011 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Every mock draft was a joke
Not because they didn’t try, but because nobody really knew where anyone fell.
There is a reason Marshon Brooks fell to Boston at 25. Teams didn’t forget he was on the board or that he was the second leading scorer in Division 1.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
"physical intangibles"???
"Chuckers ain't champions" -- James Naismith, 1891
by calling all toasters on Jun 28, 2011 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Here's another big fan of Brooks...
Grade: A. The Nets embarrass their cross-river rivals by coming up with the steal of the draft.
by M I K E on Jun 28, 2011 7:29 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Since this is after all a Marshon Brooks thread...More raves for Brooks...
25. New Jersey Nets (from Boston) Marshon Brooks, A
The Nets grabbed the nation’s second-leading scorer in the bottom third of the Draft, despite most teams projecting him in the middle of the first round. The Nets maximized their value at 27.
http://www.examiner.com/new-jersey-nets-in-newark/nba-draft-grades-nets-among-the-winners
Professor SWAG's
School of Swaganomics…Class is in session.
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
by aunt-B on Jun 28, 2011 7:57 AM EDT reply actions 6 recs
"Now kids we're going to learn our ABC's"...
by M I K E on Jun 28, 2011 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
I hate this overuse of Red
Red jerseys, red caps, when will it end?! Bring back those classic Nets jerseys please!!
by smp369 on Jun 28, 2011 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
im ready to see this kid in a Nets Uniform
38 inch verticle
Scorers mentality
No so quiet confidence
Jerzey born and breed
No silver spoon
Comfortable as the underdog
by DJ HeavyDuty on Jun 28, 2011 8:03 AM EDT reply actions 5 recs
he had bigger vertical than TWill (37")
by Henry Sanchez on Jun 28, 2011 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Brain size ?
How about lip size…
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
These lips remind me of somebody...
Those lips do look awfully familiar…
by M I K E on Jun 28, 2011 12:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
GUNNA GET PAID!!
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
by eLonepb on Jun 28, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Like outta this world!!
"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 28, 2011 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Any ideas who this pooch belongs to...?
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
No that's not Rambler...
thats “Outlaw.” (lol)
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
Lol M I K E
You topped yourself with that one!
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
by aunt-B on Jun 28, 2011 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thats the most insane thing for me.
"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 28, 2011 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
You do realize he's 6-5 right?
Your arms aren’t supposed to be 8 inches longer than your height, that’s nuts
I'm 6'3 and my wingspan is 7'1 getting long sleeves is a drain
"I love my Ducks (wait 'til you see my O)"
She can tie her shoe without bending over...
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
thats gross looking but if her hands stopped at the knee thats like me with the giant hands lol
"I love my Ducks (wait 'til you see my O)"
Dear lord.
"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 28, 2011 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions
and the beauty is
he doesn’t rely on that 38 inch vertical to simply jump over his defender. He uses crafty basketball moves (spin move, pull-up J, hesitation, post-up) to work himself past the defender. Extremely crafty on the offensive end.
IMo..
At least MarShon knows how to take a loss. Providence wasn’t one of the best.
He won’t be a cry baby like previous rookies: CDR and Twill, both came from winning programs and couldnt psychologically take the nets suckiness.
Lopez hates to lose but that’s passion. Derrick Favors just didn’t care.
I think MarShon will show to be more mature than I expected.
@Al_Iannazzone: BREAKING NEWS: Nets are close to acquiring Deron WIlliams from Utah, sources told The Record.
-Feburary 23, 10:54 am.
by Andy. on Jun 28, 2011 8:24 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
I agree
But we will definitely see when the season comes around (whever that will be) If he has to face adversity or goes through some tough spells during his rookie season, it will be interesting to see how he reacts and handles the situation…
But it seems as though he will handle it fine…
Look, i saw the whole CDR and T-Will chip thing but the major difference in this scenerio, is that this team has one thing that neither one of those guys had. A leader. Dont think for a second that Deron Williams is going to put up with any of that crap, as where in the other cases there was no-one to set the kids right. (and yes i realize with T-Will, he did briefly have avery, but i think the damage was already done from the one year with Kiki)
very true…having a leader now is something that cant be ignored.
@Al_Iannazzone: BREAKING NEWS: Nets are close to acquiring Deron WIlliams from Utah, sources told The Record.
-Feburary 23, 10:54 am.
by Andy. on Jun 28, 2011 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Absolutely
Kidd did wonders for K-Mart and RJ.
"The trade that usually happens is the one you never hear about" - Net Income
Well Kittles would never be considered a headcase
K-Mart and RJ had volatile personalities. During the their first year together, there was even reports about a clash in the locker room between the two because RJ was making fun of K-Mart’s studder. Kidd kept those guys straight. That’s what a true leader can do for a team.
"The trade that usually happens is the one you never hear about" - Net Income
Have a feeling
that MarShon will become a Nets fan favorite…that is of course as long as he performs, but most importantly plays hard, hustles, and keep showing an eagerness to learn…
He seems confident, but not a cockyness like CDR…comes across as a good kid (Williams very much so, too)…
Love the fact that Brooks and Williams are eager (or at least sounds like they are) to start training with the team at the Peak Performance…
This get’s me excited…
by mills16 on Jun 28, 2011 8:30 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
+1 If you can't get excited about our new rookies...
you might as well be a Knicks fan or better yet…dead !
what you got to love about Marshon...
is that hes from NJ, happy to be here and looks forward to being a great player for the franchise
he said in a radio interview yesterday he looks forward to the rivalry between knicks/nets and is very excited for Brooklyn.
by Henry Sanchez on Jun 28, 2011 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Something about Brooks really gets me excited.....
I think that we finally found our Treasure……………..I really feel that MarShon is going to be a STAR……Averaging over 20 ppg as a Rookie…..
by NetFan48 on Jun 28, 2011 8:35 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Of course you do
Because he’s our first round draft pick, and they are always the next Jordan, Kobe, Kareem… until they aren’t.
There is a reason he slipped, but I’m down with the optimism. I think he’s going to play a good role for us, probably the Vujacic type but with better defense.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
"Probably the Vujacic type..."
If you're interested, you can follow me @TokenNBR.
by Dopeness on Jun 28, 2011 9:54 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
i agree i think hes going to be a star, at the very least he's Jamal Crawford
by Henry Sanchez on Jun 28, 2011 9:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I notice you like him the most.
"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 28, 2011 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
I would be psyched if MarShon can average 10ppg and Jordan can average 4rpg in their rookie seasons and both play defense. Anything above that is icing on the cake.
I dont think that 6/6 is to out of the question for Jordan. He has a big frame, strong, and some good moves. The Deron Williams factor is going to get him the easy baskets while rebounding will never prob be a problem.
Im guessing around 6/6 for him too
"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 28, 2011 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions
In one of the interviews, Brooks said that as a sophmore and a junior his job was to be a defensive stopper?
So maybe he can defend?
A lot of NBA players can defend
It’s just about wanting to do so. It’s much easier for many guys to just swipe at the ball and let the opponent become the big man behind them’s problem
Based on what I see from his highlight videos
Seems like he is that type – a guy that gambles on defense. Definitely not the best source to evaluate him but you do see a bit of the deficiencies from his body language and lateral movement.
By the way, anyone notice how he appears to take effortless long strides when driving to the rim rather than really explode to it. Interesting how he does this and still score so well. Most people will just have their shots blocked.
"The trade that usually happens is the one you never hear about" - Net Income
it because his arms are so long,
teams will adjust in the NBA as they see film on him, he needs to get stronger and work a bit on explosiveness as well as playing of the ball in spot up or coming off screens. He will also need to work on defense and conditioning to play hard on both sides against superior athletes.
I like the pick, but I think people are getting a little overzealous thinking he will come in and star. He will have to fight to start even by the end of the season, I would be surprised if he came in and started right away. The question is how hard he is willing to work all those deficiencies above can be fixed and if he did he would be as close to star quality as you can get.
Agreed
I like what he is saying though. The fact that he admits he’s a little scared about what he’ll face in the NBA. Some kids coming into the NBA with swagger … like RJ … never seem to workout their deficiencies because they have it stuck on their mind that they are the best. RJ benefited a lot from Kidd’s leadership and the ability to find him open shots. Once he moved on, his deficiencies on offense started to show. RJ also never improved on his defense even though he was known for that in college. MarShon is coming into the right situation and seems to have the right mindset. He really needs to work hard and improve his game. He has the physical attributes and the talent. As long as his head is screwed on straight, he’s got the potential to be a stud.
"The trade that usually happens is the one you never hear about" - Net Income
RJ
was a very good defender in the nba and he also improved on a number of parts of his game after joining the nba like his jumpshot. He wasn’t has good after leaving here because as a he lost got older and lost a lot of his athleticism. He also was still pretty good the first year he left with Milwalkee and struggled with his role in san antonio
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
You realize he's only 31 this year
Hardly the age where you start losing athleticism. I use to be a huge RJ fan … so don’t get me wrong. But the more I look at him now, the more I believe Kidd made him better.
"The trade that usually happens is the one you never hear about" - Net Income
It absolutely is when you rely on it as much RJ did
. Of course Kidd made him better not disputing that. If you don’t think RJ has lot a lot watch him play, with the nets and bucks to an extent he was slasher he rarely driver anymore. My refute was your comment on his D and that he didn’t improve his game.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
I personally think he was an overrated defender
The guy is ok … not great. I really did feel he was better in Arizona but I guess you can’t really compare college to the NBA. In terms of improvement, he never really became a lockdown defender like many of us expected when he came out of college. He still has a really slow release on his jumpshot. Even during the time when Kidd left.
"The trade that usually happens is the one you never hear about" - Net Income
I loved how he shut down Prince
Every single time.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
Not only did he lose a lot of his athleticism but he never really had the work ethic to take care of his body. Whether its partying, too much relaxing, or just genetics, he definitely hasn’t been in great shape since he left the Nets. RJ made a lot of strides offensively with the Nets but eventually went away with what made him great. Went from a slasher to a jump shooter really fast – Josh Howard and Caron Butler did the same thing, so maybe it’s a SF thing.
Yeah he also said the coach
Told him not to get into foul trouble because he was the only scorer on the team.
"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."
No one has mentioned how mature Williams seems to be and well spoken
He does not seem like a Sophomore in college, he seems like he has some nice leadership qualities.
Draft Sleeper 2012: Rodney Willilams F Minn
We need to keep adding Williams’
(Lol) Where there's a Will-iams there's a way.
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
Where there's a Nets draft pick, there's a Williams
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
Where there's a will there's a Williams...
Aaron, Buck, Deron, Earl, Eric, Jayson, Kevin, Marcus, Ray, Reggie, Sean, Shawne, and Terrence…and now Jordan…
Bojan also seems very cool and confident...
for a 22 year old. Bojan has been playing professionally for a number of years now.
yep…very experienced and very young.
@Al_Iannazzone: BREAKING NEWS: Nets are close to acquiring Deron WIlliams from Utah, sources told The Record.
-Feburary 23, 10:54 am.
He also looks big...
Watching the press conference video, when they all stand up at the end, Bojan looks physically very imposing…Jordan Williams also looks like a load.
Yeah he has that Charles Barkley backside as well.
"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."
I'm loving this kid right now
Granted, I like every single draft pick we ever make and always think they will be the next best player on the team.
Expectations for Brooks is high among here, but probably less so for the sports pundits.
Either way, I like a kid with a chip on his shoulder. Unlike Favors who seemed like he had a chocolate chip on his shoulder.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
I think Deron is going to have a field day with all these guys who can shoot on our roster. I’m not going to go out there and say anyone is going to be s superstar that we drafted, but i do believe that Brooks and Bojan (when he comes over) are going to be very good, especially with the open looks they’ll be getting. I think Williams will be solid off the bench in the future, so long as he keeps working on his strength.
At least Brooks and Bojan...
have a “punchers chance” of being something special.
They both know how to play the game right now and are not “projects”…
Even Jordan Williams knows how to rebound and probably can play 10-15 minutes a game right now.
If I were Jordan Williams – I would spend my summer just hitting the iron hard everyday in the weight room.
Swap 10 pounds of fat with 10 pounds of muscle and you instantly become more of a force to be reckoned with. I never understand why some of these big guys who are 6’8-6’10’’ who are known as rebounders don’t just hit the gym hard, do the MMA workouts, etc and get the build of a NFL LB or DE and just muscle guys around under the hoop. Seems like the easiest way to NBA riches in future contracts. Even more so for a second rounder who will most likely only have a 1-2 year guaranteed contract (at best).
If theres a lockout does that mean players can do steroids in the offseason..
granted the do steroids anyway.. just realizing that there cant be drug tests if there is no work. right? Btw I am not advocating drug use…
What Kris Humphries
Does in the offseason now trains with MMA guys.
"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."
Can you blame favors? He’s a shy kid and he had to put up with all the trade rumors from the day he was drafted
by Wall2KingJames on Jun 28, 2011 11:56 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I like Brooks so far
has a chip on his shoulder, but he doesn’t come off as arrogant.
All he has to do is get his scoring prowess to translate to the NBA. The real test will be, if he shows that he’s able to score, what does he do when the teams have him scouted? That’s usually the make or break point.
Brook encountered that point last year prior to the Deron trades. Scouts knew that he was making slow or poor decisions once he was faced with the double team. After all star break, Brook started attacking the double or getting the ball out faster. He was a much better player once he adjusted. I expect 23ppg easily, maybe a point or two more.
by MrDollarBills on Jun 28, 2011 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
23ppg
from Brook….not Brooks
Marshon’s going to have to show me that he can be an efficient scorer on this level. I like his attitude, length, and skillset. If he hunkers down on defense and lets the game come to him(meaning, Deron setting him up in a position to score) instead of forcing the issue right away he should be fine.
And I probably will be a huge Jordan Williams supporter on here. I like blue collar bigs that can rebound.
by MrDollarBills on Jun 28, 2011 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll be happy...
… if Marshon shows he can create his own shot when he gets off the bench with the second team. Would be a big up from last year’s wings.
Anything more is gravy.
enough with the chip on the shoulder
every player who has a chip on his shoulder usually doesn’t do much. Once they sign the big contract the chip usually goes away. chip on the shoulder usually means nothing.
Dump MarShon, dump him now
he’s clearly not an Avery-type player. *
- known Avery-type players: Stephen Graham, Joey Graham, Avery Johnson.
"Chuckers ain't champions" -- James Naismith, 1891
by calling all toasters on Jun 28, 2011 9:11 AM EDT reply actions 4 recs
How could I forget whatshisname
"Chuckers ain't champions" -- James Naismith, 1891
by calling all toasters on Jun 28, 2011 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions
I too was worried that Avery's coaching style would hurt Brook's game. Avery can be a micro manager at times, and he doesn't let the offense flow. But then I thought about it, Dwill is running the PG now. And trust me, Avery aint micro managing him.
With Dwill at the PG position, we will have a more up tempo game. This will suit Brooks perfectly. Dwill doesn’t have to adapt to Avery on the offensive end. Avery has to adapt to his all star point guard’s game.
I only consider a player high risk if he’s taken in the first 15 picks in the draft. Coupled with the fact that he’s a senior, I’ve done riskier things on a Thursday night.
by handle on Jun 28, 2011 9:44 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Damn Lockout
This feels so much like 2001-2002 season.
RJ – Brooks
Twin – J. Williams
Armstrong – Bojan Like Armstrong then, he was not a factor in the year.
It is unfortunate that we might not have any games.
Official Member of the "DIDN'T WANT TO TRADE DERRICK FAVORS, BUT HAPPY WE GOT D. WILLIAMS" Movement
you owe Bojan an apology for comparing him to Armstrong
by Henry Sanchez on Jun 28, 2011 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions
I didnt say he was equal to Armstrong
I just said he was going to be a non-factor like Armstrong, but he will have an valid excuse.
Official Member of the "DIDN'T WANT TO TRADE DERRICK FAVORS, BUT HAPPY WE GOT D. WILLIAMS" Movement
RJ was beyond Swag
That guy had so much smugness coming out of college … you literally wanted to punch him in the face.
"The trade that usually happens is the one you never hear about" - Net Income
Saying all the right things
From everything I’ve seen and heard. MarShon is certainly keeping everything in perspective, while letting his personality shine through.
Section 2 @ the Rock
I think the CDR and T-Will situations are uncomparable at this point
Remember who the coach was for CDR and T-Will – Kiki Vandeghwei. Not a very forceful controling guy to have as a coach. Also remember who the leaders of that team were – Devin Harris and Brook Lopez. Not very forceful leaders either.
I know T-Will was traded in season with Avery at the helm, but IMO since it was Avery’s first season, T-Will did not know what to expect coming off a 12-70 year with no coach and no leadership. He couln’t handle the leadership and coaching from Avery.
I think with MaRshon, he knows the boundaries and he knows what to expect from Avery. He even said he knows Avery is a tough coach in the press conference. And a big factor will also be Deron Williams. There is no way Deron will let this guy fool around and ruin chemistry. Deron is a proven leader and heavy presence in the lockeroom, and when we bring in vet’s to play here they too will not let MaRshon jump his bounds.
by The Big Russian on Jun 28, 2011 10:05 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
You forgot
the coaches that were coaching CDR and Twill – FRANK and Kiki.
Avery also did something stupid. He told Twill he was going to be a SG when he was better suited as a Point Forward.The worse thing to tell the guy you need to balance out the roster is TO SHOOT MORE. I guess Avery had to justify the Outlaw signing by saying Twill wasnt a SF but a SG. I understand he was undersized but that is the position that worked for Twill. Avery messed up that one.
Official Member of the "DIDN'T WANT TO TRADE DERRICK FAVORS, BUT HAPPY WE GOT D. WILLIAMS" Movement
by SIC One on Jun 28, 2011 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
It was pretty entertaining watching T-Will run the point
But that was because he ALWAYS went for the flashy move, and while that made the blowout losses suck a little less, it didn’t help us win games, and made him really turnover-prone.
Here is a good objective scouting report on Marshon. Obviously they don’t expect him to be the next Kobe Bryant, but I think I could live with a Courtney Lee/Anthony Morrow hybrid with a talent for slipping around screens and finding open shots.
hes different than both
Brooks attacks the rim like kobe used to do
by DJ HeavyDuty on Jun 28, 2011 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Love to read this
http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2011/06/28/sports/pro/567389.txt
“You know young kids, they love McDonald’s and cookies and all that,” Leron said. "He said, ’It’s either Big Macs or getting drafted.’ At the end of the day, he said it was no contest. Something had to go and the Big Macs went.
“We’re so happy for Jordan. He worked hard, sacrificed a lot of time, a lot of time away from home, but it’s just been fantastic for him. His dream is coming true because he worked hard. We’re so proud of him.”
The more I read about this kid, the more I like him.
Bull
This thought should not be a concept and im unhappy with you NI , for making this inception.
by Zartan on Jun 28, 2011 10:57 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Something funny...
Chris Paul tweets this:
CP3 Chris Paul
WHEELS DOWN in Jersey…
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@CP3 needs to hurry up and come to NY and help @CarmeloAnthony get his 1st ring! You guys gotta beat Lebron to the punch
"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
what if~ CP3 signs with us
since NY won’t have $$ to give him the max like melo and amare,
what if he signs with us as a FA since we’d have the cap space.
Obviously D12 would be the highest of priority, but him as a PG we can swing Deron to sg ?
should be fun and interesting no ?
You sound like a Knicks fan.
"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 28, 2011 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions
just playing the what if's bro
I’m satisfied with Brook as our center and would like to see how he improves with DWill. D12 is going to carry a lot of unwanted baggage ( Hedo/Arenas).
If we can snag Tyson Chandler and swing Brook to PF, I think that would be interesting too.
umm, dont get it twisted, granted tehre are many what if’s here buuuut. Say its mid season and Dwight isnt dealt yet, but the Nets are playing well and Lopez is avg. is 20-22 pts, the Nets wont need to take on an un-wanted contract. NO team is going to take on those contracts, well at least no contenders, because they just arent able to. Any team that can take them would have no shot at re-signing him because they are not a big market. In which case he would be a FA and the Nets still have prob the best chance at him.
If D-Will turns Lopez into an allstar caliber player, you deal him some picks, farmer, and maybe obne more role player and its game. No team can offer that.
I'd rather not move players out of the positions they are comfortable with playing
Lopez belongs at C, Deron belongs at PG.
If you want to get a player and move him, its better if they would welcome such a move. For example, Nene had talked about how he’s always playing out of position at C and that he would like to move to PF. Josh Smith has always been more of a natural SF but he was moved to PF so they can take advantage of his shot-blocking.
"The trade that usually happens is the one you never hear about" - Net Income
About Bojan
didn’t he only start playing when he was 14? If thats the case, I amazed by the fact he turned professional a year or two later.
"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
I started playing bball around 13…and i suck.
@Al_Iannazzone: BREAKING NEWS: Nets are close to acquiring Deron WIlliams from Utah, sources told The Record.
-Feburary 23, 10:54 am.
That's o.k. Andy
I’m sure there are other things you’re great at….like “hawking” T-Will jerseys!
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
by aunt-B on Jun 28, 2011 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
By the way, it looks like NBASource1's account is gone.
"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
When the dust settles let us see the Brook and Brooks show brought to us by DWill
Good luck to all three.
Williams comes across with a maturity that is important when succeeding as a blue collar banger Let’s hope the big contract can continue to dissuade him from the big mac. Seems motivated.
Boji comes along with good reviews and a realistic fear of the bench. Here’s hoping he keeps progressing, shows he’s worth it, and speaks the same language as his bosses as he joins the NBA as a sharp shooting leader. Here’s looking at you kid.
As for the main attraction.
Brooks has some great physical attributes (vertical, hand size, arm length) that hopefully translate on the court and against the NBA competition. Hoping and needing more than a Lee/Morrow hybrid,,,consistency is what’s needed. Loved CDR, but the only chip on the shoulder that means anything is to the guy who brings home the ring not named Deshawn Stevenson. If Brooks is for real he’s in a perfect spot; playing beside DWill will significantly up his game…….and for all doubters out there let us see what a year of pick and rolls and pick and pops with DWill will do to for our man Brook and the new recruit.
In the end it could be the Brook and Brooks show all the way to Brooklyn brought to us by DWill.
by Marine Park Crew on Jun 28, 2011 11:55 AM EDT reply actions
Not surprising.
He can likely earn more over there , and be one of the biggest stars in the league.
And dem fans.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQXi7PTMSPY
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by strange-brew on Jun 28, 2011 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed…lets hope we didnt choose this years version of Fran Vasguez (sp) or whomever…this guy sounds like he wants to play and I’d bet at this time isnt so sure he can match up….needs some more success, seasoning to add confidence.
by Marine Park Crew on Jun 28, 2011 12:05 PM EDT reply actions
he'll get better
and he’ll definitely want to play here – he idolizes Drazen and also respects Zoran, the Nets are the perfect fit for him
At the press conference Bojan said...
he needs more time to develop his game…Sounds like a smart kid !
Off topic but
the Knicks went out and bought their own d-league team, the Erie Bayhwaks.
"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
oooh ohhh
we have to do what the Nets do. My how things are beginning to change.
I suppose that’s better than staging illegal workouts…
by MrDollarBills on Jun 28, 2011 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Nets can become a permanent rivalry and alternative to the Knicks the offseason...
That is why it is so critical to sign Nene and Hump. I gotta believe Deron would stay and with Boston getting old, we would be top four East on an annual basis.
Copy cats!
We have Hump so they go and draft a Shump. Now a D-League team. What’s next?
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
they will rename MSG
the arclays center, get some kind of variation of Williams and cal him -Will, and sell the team to an american man named Michael Procorof
by nets14 on Jun 28, 2011 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
who knows
My lil man.....can't tell me god don't exist.
by killa kadafi191 on Jun 28, 2011 1:17 PM EDT reply actions
Wow Nets Draft "Head of the Class" category by David Aldridge
“From the back end of the first round, the Nets did quite well. Brooks was a volume shooter and scorer at Providence and should step right in at shooting guard next to Deron Williams.”
http://www.nba.com/2011/news/features/david_aldridge/06/27/morning.tip/index.html
Niners,Nets,Reds & USC!!!
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Pleaaaaaasee
T-Will and CDR never got a chance to show off their skills.
Still not getting a chance either...
Those dang know-nothing coaches!
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