J-Will Playing Well in "I-League"

by Net Income on Sep 15, 2011 4:23 PM EDT

Jordan Williams is one of 70 NBA players and prospects playing in Impact Basketball's "competitive training series" in Las Vegas, aka the "Lockout League" or "I-League". So far, the 20-year-old power forward is proving that one axiom of basketball holds true: rebounding skills are transferable from college to the pro's.

This week, Williams had games of 10 and 7 Tuesday, 11 and 11 on Wednesday and 10 and 4 on Thursday. He's also shooting well, with a cumulative 14 for 24. Although stats are limited --minutes played is not posted-- the 6'9" Maryland product had only two turnover to go with three steals, two assists and a block. He's been playing on two teams with two of the league's top PG's, T.J. Ford and John Wall. The games continue through next Friday.

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He hasn't played a single game for the Nets

But I still don’t see the need for Kris Humphries if this guy is similar too him where we can just get a better defender and scorer in somebody else “hint hint”.

by Nets 12-70 on Sep 15, 2011 4:39 PM EDT reply actions

well if Jordan Williams is playing big minutes then Deron will be angry.. Billy King said he doesnt expect Brooks or Williams to be playing major minutes if they can help then thats just better.

by RandyOreens on Sep 15, 2011 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I know I'm just saying let him develop off the bench and get a guy who can score and defend better (Nene)

by Nets 12-70 on Sep 15, 2011 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions

J-Will is not similar to Hump at all

Hump is an athletic PF, J-Will is the complete opposite.

by nets14 on Sep 15, 2011 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions

no need for Hump ? cmon man!

Did you quickly forget what a beast Hump was for us last season, hes a legit 10,10 guy who can block shots, hes a must to bring back

by Henry Sanchez on Sep 15, 2011 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs

Lol

Not sure if serious. He only did it for one year, and he’ll ask for at least 8mill. Nty

by Nets 12-70 on Sep 15, 2011 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Not sure if serious

when you said J-Will should push hump out the door.

by nets14 on Sep 15, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Seems like Jordan knows Hump...

Jwilliams20 Jordan Williams @
@KrisHumphries whus up bro?
12 hours ago

by M I K E on Sep 16, 2011 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions

He's not a must

But he’s a better option than relying on a second round draft pick in a year where the priority is making the playoffs to convince Deron to stay.

Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"

by eLonepb on Sep 15, 2011 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Bingo.

by nets14 on Sep 15, 2011 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

He deserves to get a decent contract in my opinion

Yes, it was only for one year, but when you get an oppurtunity, you take one, and thats what he did.

"Most people on this board are like a broken clock, Only right two times a day"

by Shameer1016 on Sep 15, 2011 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions

The Nets had a great draft so far. Lets hope all of this good news transfers to the actual Nba.

If Jwill can be A-train our bench will be pretty damn good.

by power_njerz on Sep 15, 2011 5:15 PM EDT reply actions

best rookies in Vegas

are Isaiah Thomas of the Kings, Josh Shelby of the Grizzlie, Iman Shumpert of the Knicks and Travis Leslie of the Clippers.

Real NBA players in this league are killing it.

by Net Income on Sep 15, 2011 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions

i read isaiah thomas is posting some ridiculous numbers

love thy underdog

by lemmetakeutodamovies on Sep 15, 2011 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

LMAO

J-Willz reminds me alot of Aaron, and im not sure why

"Most people on this board are like a broken clock, Only right two times a day"

by Shameer1016 on Sep 15, 2011 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions

my favorite A-Will story

the NBA writers annually chose the All-interview team, the guys who give the best bites, who are the most cooperative with the media. AWill of course barely spoke.

When in 2002 or 3, the team came out and he was asked if he was disappointed that he didn’t make the all-interview team again.

“There’s always next year,” he replied…and turned away.

by Net Income on Sep 15, 2011 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions

He was a calm and laid back guy

There’s no doubt Nets fans really miss alot of the old players, even the not so good ones.

"Most people on this board are like a broken clock, Only right two times a day"

by Shameer1016 on Sep 15, 2011 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

BEST NET EVER!!!

in the i-league

by kiemurphy on Sep 15, 2011 6:20 PM EDT reply actions

lol

by krazy88s on Sep 15, 2011 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Dan GIlbert is annoying

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/09/15/report-cavs-gilbert-suns-sarver-killed-potential-labor-deal

by RandyOreens on Sep 15, 2011 7:38 PM EDT reply actions

If true

It means they are a lot closer than they let on publicly.

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"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"

by eLonepb on Sep 15, 2011 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Poor Dan.

I think it's fine.

by NetsMets4Life on Sep 15, 2011 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Another Superstar for the Nets....

by NetFan48 on Sep 15, 2011 8:18 PM EDT reply actions

D-League

JWILL is not nearly ready to play in the NBA. If the NETS are smart, they will send him to Springfield and let him play 30 minutes a game. We need an NBA ready player to back up THE HUMPH. I am growing increasingly disgusted with these players and owners who can’t see that the lockout, if it costs regular season games, will KILL fan interest. YOU IDIOTS: Make a deal already, instead of meeting and trying to figure out whose d…s are bigger. For the sake of the game, put your egos aside.

Paul from Sunny Delray Beach, Florida

by PaulErstein on Sep 16, 2011 12:18 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs

From the I League, to the D League to the A League

by Benl1 on Sep 16, 2011 1:44 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm like 90 % done with the NBA .....

And this is after forty-five years of interest………………

by NetFan48 on Sep 16, 2011 9:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Don't quit now.

You’ve seen the game evolve from peach baskets and association footballs!

by vincecarter4pres on Sep 16, 2011 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Vid of him hitting a shot in yesterdays game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvtOsa-JQag

Thats exactly what we need from him. Hit the elbow jumper and crash the boards. I think we may have had our best draft since Brook.

by power_njerz on Sep 16, 2011 6:11 AM EDT reply actions

lol he hasnt even played a game yet in the NBA

by RandyOreens on Sep 16, 2011 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Breaking News: Jordan Williams traded to John Wall's team "G"...

John Wall finished the week at the Impact Basketball Competitive Training Series in Las Vegas with another dynamic, 42-point performance. The Wizards’ "G" team didn’t have Rashard Lewis, but former Maryland big man Jordan Williams and former Wizard Roger Mason Jr. joined JaVale McGee, Jordan Crawford, Shelvin Mack and Larry Owens.

by M I K E on Sep 16, 2011 10:49 AM EDT reply actions