Game 6 - Nets vs. Pacers - Monday, January 2, 7:30
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PrintThe Nets will try to break out of their four-game losing streak Monday night, but with the young and talented Pacers coming in, the task will be tough. Indiana is 3-1, having lost their first game to the Pistons on New Year's Eve. It will be the start of another tough week, with the Nets also facing the Celtics, Raptors and Heat.
The Pacers feature a starting lineup whose oldest player is newly acquired 31-year-old David West. He's averaging 12.4 and 8.3 at power forward. Danny Granger, 28, is their leading scorer at 17.5 and Roy Hibbert, 25, is averaging a double-double. At the point, it's Darren Collison, who's 5-for-7 from deep while distributing 7.3 assists. He's 24. Finally, the player with the most raw talent, Paul George, is only 21. Indiana also features George Hill and Tyler Hansbrough.
The Nets, of course, are coming off another drubbing, with Deron Williams tweeting overnight that he is having a hard time sleeping after four losses and "add that to me playing like crap!"
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I just hope its competitive
If its anything like the first home game, this may be the last game I attend until changes are made or Lopez returns
by netsdwill on Jan 2, 2012 8:30 AM EST via mobile reply actions
DWill
Has to get out of his funk! We can beat the Pacers!
by Ely Younger on Jan 2, 2012 8:35 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions 3 recs
hah
pacers are 100x better than the cavs.
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 12:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
our next chance of winning will be in Toronto
when we could be 1-6 as Pacers and Boston next are going to get us.
hope i’m wrong but probably not
You are more than likely right. The game last night was like a track meet. The Nets will have no legs tonight and will likely play like they did in the opener. Gaines let the pace favor the Cavs and the Nets ran out of gas. Coach needs to let him come off the bench for an occasional energy boost and let DWill control the pace. That is why he gets the big money, not to try to keep up with an out of control team mate.
Don't worry Deron
Paul George is only 6’8" and can jump. You’ll be fine.
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?" - Al Iannazzone
Honestly no reason to get Dwight this season
1) We will not make the playoffs
2) Our pick will be golden- likely top 5 in a very good draft
3) If Deron leaves. it may not be as big a loss as we think. Seriously.. if we end up 15-47.. it is on Deron as much as it is on everyone else.
Plus, Dwight will not seek a trade to us at the deadline. Dwight, who is very conscious of his image, will get DESTROYED if he makes Orlando trade him to the worst team in the league.
That might be the case for us, but that doesn't mean other teams won't be trying to get him
Bynum is looking awfully appealing to Otis right now
Honestly
I am okay with that.
I am starting to feel we would be better off without dwight, and try to persuade deron to stay. We can trade for good players, and we probably will still have a pick left.
If he leaves, we have so many picks in this rich draft. Correct me if I am wrong, I am no expert.
by rotoreuter48 on Jan 2, 2012 12:56 PM EST up reply actions
"I am no expert."
I’m sorry. You have to leave the site immediately. We are all experts here.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
Best case scenario is:
1) top 3 pick
2) Lopez returns and plays well
3) Brooks continues to show promise
4) Deron plays better and chooses to stay
5) Avery is cannned (unlikely)
by orangeeater on Jan 2, 2012 8:42 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
problem is Phil would never come here
Just like Howard wont come to the worst team.. Phil would not come back for a challenge. He would want t sure thing.. like Miami or OKC
not true
Phil wants to get paid but the owner has to bring in players he likes. hope we can get him. we’d have a winning record this season.
You guys are saying we have a bad team but i couldn’t disagree more, Avery is doing a horrable job rotating players throwing evrything out of wack.
He's 66 and has a surgically repaired back
"It's as sweet as it ever was, I'll tell you. Now, hopefully, we started something and we can win some more championships, but we're going to enjoy this one right now. Have a little champagne." --Julius Erving, May 12, 1976, ABA champion Nets locker room.
Phil Jackson isn't going to coach
the sorry ass Nets. Lets be honest with ourselves.
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
My guess for this game is we'll find some way to keep the game close
Until the final 5 minute mark and pacers will go on some huge run to close the game again…
Note to Deron:
Be careful what you say in interviews and Tweets.
Your words and actions are raising …….questions and doubts.
Oh, and could you just play better and start earning that big salary.
by Lady in Texas on Jan 2, 2012 8:43 AM EST reply actions 4 recs
I think the Thunder would shoot it down. Not Iblocka too !
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?" - Al Iannazzone
id rather just trade for westbrook and ibaka,
If thats possible
by mtn dew on Jan 2, 2012 9:26 AM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Turning Nets fans into Knicks fans
I’ve loved basketball for over 30 years. I’ve seen plenty of bad teams. But there is something very alienating about this team. It seems like half the team is out of shape. Our best player does not seem to care with more brainless turnovers in the first few games than good passes.
My point is the organization just seems lazy. Yeah, it would be great to land Dwight and instantly be a contender, but that is a lazy way of forming a team. We could have gotten an excellent free agent without spending any assets but didnt. Now dwight will look silly leaving a team with a winning record to join the worst team in the league.
Lastly, the offense is so unimaginative and predictable. This is becoming unwatchable. If we are gonna lose we should at least be enjoyable to watch. The only guys i care to see are hump and swag. The rest of the team cant catch the damn ball or dribble and our most talented player has been outplayed by jeff teague and kyrie irving.
If this continues give me dwill for westbrook, rondo or rubio. They all seem to care.
I just hope the team understands they have a ravenous fan base but our patience is wearing thin!
by Sukka on Jan 2, 2012 8:56 AM EST reply actions 6 recs
+1 Very well said...
But there is something very alienating about this team.
I bet even Nets players feel alienated…
The problem with the Nets the last few years...
is that the team is in a constant state of flux…
Players come and go and nobody is secure that they will be around for too long.
No wonder the team has trouble winning.
But Nets management has decided this is the best way to build a contender.
I guess we will just have to wait and see if they are correct…
i will be 1 pst off fan if DWill walks and the Nets suck
I’m bout to send DWill to Minny if he don’t play better
Rubio and Beasley or Barea and DWill2 for Deron
What abt just send Dwill and Petro to Knicks?
For Melo, Fields and Chandler? KNiCKS will do it, bec they think D12 will follow without a question – and they’ll simply overtaken the Hudson rivals.
On a sad note, NETS will be nothing better than the KNICKS, but they will surely have better OFFENSE.
I'm an MJ FAN (Bulls)... turned into JKIDD FAN (Phoenix-Nets)...
NOW, I'm definitely a NETFAN - Go Deron Williams!
Trade Deron let Marshon be the leader
He’s shown more heart than Deron
by DJ HeavyDuty on Jan 2, 2012 9:02 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
have to seen this kid give up his body?
Blocked TChandlers 2 handed dunk
Blocked TMac jumper
Block Teague at the rim
In the paint rebounding over big guys
Meanwhile Deron
Can’t catch a routine pass in cleve game
Sulking after his turnovers
Jackin up jumpers
Won’t go hard to the basket
I've seen Williams attack the basket
if you’re going to be critical of him, at least be factual.
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
i said this yesterday we took for granted what brook
Does for this team and were paying for it
But i expect a different starting lineup
And a suprise win over the pacers tonight
by Pure baller15 on Jan 2, 2012 9:03 AM EST via mobile reply actions
that unfortunately is based on avery being sane.....and clearly he's not
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 9:03 AM EST up reply actions
i'll be there tonight
i’m not sure why. who else is going?
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
Me! Dreading it but going
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 9:06 AM EST up reply actions
Have tickets but throwin them in the
"Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming." - John R. Wooden
by D Will to Succeed on Jan 2, 2012 11:07 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
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Will root for SWAG
Will also bring A pen, in case I need to re-write my poster to #FIREAVERY
I'm an MJ FAN (Bulls)... turned into JKIDD FAN (Phoenix-Nets)...
NOW, I'm definitely a NETFAN - Go Deron Williams!
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No pen no sign but less cheering. DE-FENSE. Sat through every game during the darkest yrs in the past decade. This is my team and booing proud men won’t make them play harder or better … it won’t change mgt’s plan to put all eggs in one basket and it sure won’t attract mother
by fastbreak7 on Jan 2, 2012 1:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
sorry – I meant it won’t attract other star players. But I agree there’s no chemistry, just alot of running around, looking confused, unhappy… it’s Avery’s place to fix this – and it’s gonna take time for the players to get onboard, especially after this start; but i think they can do it, as long as they don’t get booed by their “fans” along the way. JMO
L.A. wants to send him to Orlando; and I think he wants to go as well...
It has been said that he wants his own team. He is playing like it…
maybe LA wont want to trade him the way he's playing
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 9:11 AM EST up reply actions
We don't know that. We know we are his first choice. But we don't know if he will settle for L.A.
I can’t see him walking away if he is traded there…
Buss pretty much admitted that
Several writers (Sam Smith, Stein, Woj) have reported quoting sources that Dwight doesn’t want to follow Shaq’s footsteps.
What you say is true. But...
If Orlando just trades him there, I can’t see him walking away…
We used to know we were his first choice
Even if we are, he isnt going to be traded to us. Thats just embarrassing.
why do you say this
we have no proof of that, and he damn sure isn’t coming to the garbage ass nets!!!
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
Lack of Team Cohesiveness
Uncertainty is not a basis for cohesion. One year contracts and fear of being sold off, like a bum steer, makes players skittish. Also, having a leader (DWill) with s much say-so in management decisions has to cause discomfort.
Make Deron unhappy and you’re out the door? That’s nasty!
So much focus on obtaining a “superstar”, rather than concentrating on developing the players on board encourages lackluster performance. The guys have to figure..“why try and what’s in in for them?”
Management is much more part of the problem than it is part of the solution.
I agree...
The problem with Nets management is that they think they know the formula to become instant contenders. They watched Miami do it and think they could do the same thing. Easy as 1, 2, 3.
The Nets are more concerned in acquiring superstars then actually trying to build a team.
Maybe they succeed eventually but it sure is hard to root for a team that really only exists on paper right now.
L.I.T.
be careful throwin the sanity around here.
Bash the "superstar’ Model, the “move,” the Owner, or the “coach” -
You just might upset the Natives.
yea, keep talking sense and NI will start calling your posts "silly" and "unsubstantiated"
DWill oop to D12
Otis Smith makes Travis Outlaw look like Avery Johnson
Excellent use of "bum steer", naturally by a Texan
LOL! I never realized it was about cattle. I thought it was about getting bad directions! My Texas friends will get a laugh out of that.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
Right now I could care less about trying to make the playoffs...
I think the main two focuses should be to develop the young talent we have (Marshon, Lopez, James, & maybe even Jwill), and go hard in scouting the right players for the upcoming draft…
I'm done with rebuilding
even if we miss out on Dwight and lose Deron I want this team to become competitive. Pronto. I’m sick & tired of watching my team suck.
We have to rebuild...
The Nets have been tearing down more then they have been rebuiding.
If we lose Deron and Howard we will have to start rebuiding threw the draft…and I’m O.K. with that…
What I'm afraid of...
Is that’s not an option and when Dwight goes elsewhere and deron leaves, the Nets front office panic realizing they need a big name and make an abysmal free agent signing during the summer. Bill Simmons correctly points out that is what the Nets are very good at. Expect a name coach for the inaugural season in brooklyn if the team doesn’t have talent. I could see proky paying huge dollars to Phil Jackson and there is no cap there. Think Phil can be bought too.
by whoopdeedamndo on Jan 2, 2012 10:09 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
They had a chance to rebuild...
Two years ago., just like OKC did and Minny right now..
Now it`s Dwight or Bust, that`s what Prokhy wanted from the start, proved veterans and superstars instead of young players with upside.
for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...
this team is not about developing players
if you have the least bit of talent on this team not named Deron Williams, you are looking over your shoulder expecting to be traded at anytime. These guys aren’t comfortable with each other and for good reason. There isn’t a point in building chemistry with guys you may not be playing with tomorrow. Why scout elite college prospects when your draft picks are viewed the same way?
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
by BEB on Jan 2, 2012 9:21 AM EST up reply actions 3 recs
+1
Nets don’t believe in young players. They want established stars and will trade every single one of their young players and draft picks to get them…if they can. A big IF.
But if they end up with Howard most everybody will say it was worth all the losing.
The Nets have to change their mentality...
They may want established stars, but what established stars are available besides Howard? And even if we get Howard, can we really compete with the great teams for a title?
Rtebuilding is the only way to go in my opinion…
Going into a new arena and directly competing with the Knicks for suites etc and this guy wants to rebuild with an already small putrid fanbase with a bunch of rookies …. r u kidding me??? This team is the joke of the league if dwill leaves for dallas
by gmen4life24 on Jan 2, 2012 9:52 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
So what are the nets going to do? We have a "superstar" player. How is that working out for us?
We cannot base what we do on what the knicks are doing. That’s getting us in trouble now. We keep on patching up a beat up used car with different parts. And it ain’t working.
I still can't believe we had
a 6 point lead at halftime and lost the game by 15 points … to the cavs!
this team specializes in losing the 3rd quarter
which typically translates to losing the game.
we were outscored 12-30 by the Cavs in the 3rd after going into the half with the lead.
"Now You've seen the light...."
I love how I was nearly shouted out of here for 2 years trying to explain how BAD a coach AVERY is…
Now, look at the board.
We can pray for PJ, but it’s unlikely.
One: No real owner to make sound bball decisions.
Two: Now that u have given the keys to Deron… not gonna give em back so easy
Three: Avery is very tied to this Brooklyn Fiasco.
I’m a Nets fan. Don’t see why i should give up on this team while, whatever the scenario, those next months will be the most exciting in our franchise history. Deron is gone? Ok, we got some young pieces, cap space and an amazing draft coming up. Dero stays? It means we got Dwight or other pretty good pieces. And first and foremost we open a new magnificent arena.
Avery can be insane, Deron have 10 turnovers/game, Petro play 20 minutes, Gaines 47 and Marshon 2, I will never ever give up on this Franchise. Light is at the end of this (long) tunnel guys! Kep your heads up!
That's how it feels right.....
feels like they stopped caring about the nj fans, the ones who’ve been going….true they never sold out the building every night but there are those of us who still show up, and who were planning on continuing to show up in brooklyn……….can’t say i still feel like that though
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 9:33 AM EST up reply actions
Yup...
It’s all about Brand. It’s all about Yormarketing. It’s all about Condos and Offices.
It’s all about Flash. And Superstar Models. And superstar models for selling Jerseys and cross-marketing. It’s hurry up and wait. I have been screaming to the rafters for years…
IT DOESN’T WORK.
Betrayed for a very bad idea…
that was a jewel in a bad businessman’s eye named RAT.
I am a nets fan in CT, have they given up on me??
how does NJ justify the disappointing attendance over the past decades?
We can't speak for everyone
we can speak for ourselves though…..and home opener was almost/or was a sellout……and what did we get a big fat stinker…..you drop thousands on season tickets and 30 a night to park to see that hot garbage? if you did, you’d feel this way
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 9:39 AM EST up reply actions
They are trying everything they can to get a great team, they are in a great position.
Got Deron Williams last year, are gunning for Dwight Howard this year, not just for Brooklyn. unfortunately NJ might be 1 season to short, or maybe they pull it off and have a half of a season of two stars.
They can give up on us, but I'll still be here long after Avery, King and Prokorov are gone.
I can give up on them, too. But not the Nets
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 11:38 AM EST up reply actions
Even it's the Seattle Nets.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions
in spite of all this awful play
i have a strong feeling about the next 3 games. we will go 2-1. i dont know why but i think derons gonna go OFF
"Dear Mark - You showed the world not only what a great team you have, but also, that you can remain silent for a period of weeks--I don't know which is more shocking!"
DWill Era- 7-18
It obvious that James isnt a starter
Dam Trash is beyond an offensive liabilty. He has no confidence in his outside shot and keeps turning down open looks. Add to it all of turnovers he has caused because he simpley cant catch a pass. James plays hard but Id rather him play well.
Gaines is playing well for all of you hating on him. He is constantly pressuring the ball and that forces turnovers and bad shots. NO he shouldnt be starting but he should be getting significant minutes right now.
Morrow cant do much. He is slow footed and dribbles like a big man. He has killed a bunch of fast breaks so far this season because his ball skills are poor. You simply cannot have that at guard because he allows the other team to double the ball. He doesnt have the stamina to run through screens to get an open shot. He did it once yesterday and got an easy jumpshot but he looked like he ran a marathon afterwards. He should be doing it on every posession.
Brooks is obviously going to be a good player but he doesnt know the plays. I understand why Avery gets upset with him but those are mistakes that will be corrected shortly. We just need an off day or two of practice and we dont have any back to back this week. He will be starting shortly.
Okur has been playing better. His defense leaves alot to be desired but he has helped keep the defenses honest against us. Not bad for a last minute addition
Hump is pretty much playing like Hump. He has his limitations on offense and defense but has played well for us.
Shawne Williams hasnt done much but we need him to get up to speed because he gives us size and skill. His cut to the basket when DWill got doubled was beautiful. I expect more from him after he gets a couple of practices under his belt.
Stevenson has given us good minutes with his defense and shooting. He should def be part of the Rotation.
Sheldon has been horrible on offense but he gives us some size inside. I feel more comfortable with him then Petro.
Last but not least is DWill. He has been hot and cold so far. We have been resting him alot in the front end of back to backs. His defense has been non existant, which Im not happy about and he has been playing SG which Im not thrilled about but it’s out of nessecity. We need both Dwill and Gaines on the court at the same time because Hump and James are offensive liabilites.
Ultimatley we should start
Okur
Hump
Shawne
Brooks
D Will
with Gaines, Stevenson, and Sheldon getting the majority of the bench minutes.
Shawne Williams is a surprise but he gives us more of a defensive presence with his 7’3" wingspan and shot blocking ability and he can make shots. Williams and Brooks length will help get into passing lanes and create turnovers as well.
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jan 2, 2012 9:39 AM EST reply actions
Nice analysis...
but by the time Lopez comes back this team might be demoralized especially if Deron checks out mentally…
Very important that Deron stays positive…
Deron has made his bed, now he has to sleep in it.
He wants Dwight and this is how we get him. We could have gotten better players like Nene but we didnt want to lose our cap space next offseason. he needs to suck it up and play better.
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jan 2, 2012 9:49 AM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Too much fail here.
Gaines and Shelden should see no more than 10 MPG.
by BrooksBridges11 on Jan 2, 2012 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
Shelden shouldn't even be in the rotation...
I would rather see the rookie jordan williams…
by aug93 on Jan 2, 2012 10:09 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
no more than the third seat on the bench
along with Petri
Nene is not producing what he`s been paid to...
Glad Nets didn`t go down that path… there was nothing that could be done to turn us playoff contenders… best chance is developing our players, or some trades…
for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...
or simply walk away at end of season to Dallas and win titles
he needs to suck it up and play better.
DWill oop to D12
Otis Smith makes Travis Outlaw look like Avery Johnson
Does anyone know
if we are going to have a new mascot in Brooklyn or are we keeping Sly?
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets12 on Jan 2, 2012 9:40 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Nets get blown out...
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
Main reason I think Dwight gets traded here
Adidas would put an Allstar brand in NYC. Contract in the hundreds of millions.
I was one of Avery's biggest supporters. But...
It’s obvious that Dallas team made him look much better as a coach than he really is…
or maybe
a crappy team is making him look worse than he actually is…i don’t think the fact that he brought dallas to the finals should be so underplayed…avery has an awful team, and yea he recruited some of the bad players so some of its on him, but i don’t think he’s an awful coach. Its quite clear what the plan is, from prokhy, to bk, to avery, to dwill. we just gotta stay patient and loyal to this team and if and when we have a respectable roster, then that will be the time to judge avery on his coaching.
I am very happy right now
Hopefully the Nets atleat try and maybe make it close
Nets Mets Giants ALL DAY
I think we are all upset because we see guys who can play ball
with an allworld pointguard
but our coach is doing whacky stuff…..playing that allworld pg at sg with a journeyman energy guy at pg instead?? Cutting the rooks minutes?? Rotation being out of whack?? Sitting Dwill 3 to 4 times a half??
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 10:25 AM EST reply actions
It's still early in the season...
Lets see what happens tonight.
Maybe us Nets fans have to try and find some joy in these trying times.
I’m personally going to try to watch tonight’s game without any expectations…Sometimes that works in life.
i usually dont go in with expectations
but when you’re playing cleveland…..you should expect to play well and at the very least lose a close game
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
Avery has no choice but to coach the players that are on the current roster
its not his fault that some (if not most) have lost their confidence on offense. it IS his fault, however, to be playing sundiata gaines, shelden williams, shawne williams when they have proven little -to-nothing during their time on the court.
Sundiata needs to go. We need a solid backup PG who understands his role. We need someone who does not feel the need to bear the burden of the entire offense when he’s on the court, especially when deron is on the court at the same time.
i don’t care if he’s shooting poorly to start the season, the ball needs to be in deron’s hands until he (or a teammate) receives the ball in a position to score. WE HAVE THE BEST PURE POINT GUARD IN THE LEAGUE AND SUNDIATA GAINES IS OUR STARTING POINT GUARD?!?!?!
deron isnt the best..
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets12 on Jan 2, 2012 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
yes he is.
unfortunately PG’’s success is determined by the quality of those finishing their assists….
and thats far from the point i'm trying to argue here
who you rather have “arguably” one of the best PG’s in the game start at his natural position, or a third stringer who is trying to be deron williams starting in his place?
i agree 100% with that
everything is going the opposite the way the nets,and myself wanted…
they wanted to brook to improve his rebounding and increase his value, have deron play at a very high level, and develop our young guys, while we wait for dwight. but now i have no clue what the future holds
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets12 on Jan 2, 2012 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
can't control the Lopez situation, injuries happen.
but if sundiata continues to start at the point, while MarShon gets 11 minutes per game, i will be calling for the firing of Avery, and i’ve been a supporter of his since he arrived.
and for the record, starting gaines at the PG over DERON WILLIAMS is far worse of a crime then endorsing Travis Outlaw, IMO.
Avery is just trying to protect Brooks in my opinion...
by not allowing high expectations on the rookie… he wasn`t having a good game and is clearly not gonna score 15 points every game. Better hit the rookie wall sooner than later.
for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...
four in a row and 3 by double digits
They have to win tday but I doubt it
by brickznujerz on Jan 2, 2012 10:32 AM EST via mobile reply actions
"Please leave a message at the beep"....beeep:
“Hey Jron, it’s me Flip!
Listen, I know we are 0-4, we are young, and it probably seem like a similar situation, but…
We have an owner that cares, is present, and wants to win for the right reasons.
We aren’t obsessed with the superstar model.
We have an interesting young core to watch grow.
You have some geographical connection to us b/c of school, which u r about to lose in 3 months…
And we already got our cool new Unis.
So, what do you say?
I know it’s been over 20 years, but we’d gladly accept your wisdom and fandom in DC.
So, whadya say?
Oh, and I forgot to add one other thing… I actually know How to coach.”
I better be seeing alot of MarShon today
only logical reason, dont use him up yesterday in a game we should’ve won and use him today on our back2back
Nets Mets Giants ALL DAY
how? with what assets???
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 10:44 AM EST up reply actions
lol come on, you cant really think theyd trade him for petro/farmar and a pick
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 10:47 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
i didn't think sundiata gaines was a starting PG on a team with Deron Williams, either...
but here we are.
by Chakroot on Jan 2, 2012 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
one thing that makes that stupidity possible.......AVERY JOHNSON
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 10:49 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
if there's a snowball's chance in hell that we can wrestle Cousins from sactown...
we should give it a shot. if only to entice orlando into pulling the trigger.
what about adding jordan williams and a 1st (instead of a 2nd rounder), then sending lopez AND cousins to Orlando?
we keep Swag, Deron and we get dwight.
i'm no GM, and i don't pretend to be...
so don’t be too harsh if this is completely impossible, and just wishful thinking
lol my friend....i wish they would do that.....but that is highly doubtful
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
Exactly.
We have nothing valuable enough to land us Cousins. If we offered our unprotected 2012 1st then maybe, otherwise we don’t stand a chance.
okay... then we should do that...
we’re losing our first round picks to get dwight anyway…. its just a means to an end.
You make the Dwight trade sound
like it is going to happen.
bynum looks like a new player.....he is beasting
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
how long that will last.... no one knows...
but if our chances of trading for dwight increase (while retaining D-Will) i don’t see how we at least explore the opportunity.
They are not trading because of an altercation...
He`s a headcase but he`s too much talented… he just need some discipline…
Still think Lopez and Cousins is a terrible combination… it can only work with Cousins coming off the bench… which is clearly not happening…
for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...
No interest in parting with a pick from this draft for a headcase like cousins
That pick could turn into a star looking at the way we are currently playing.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
Coincidence...?
Outlaw goes to the Kings, and now Cousins demands a trade…what’s up with that???
"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven"
Damn! We should have held onto Outlaw
and traded him straight up for Headcase.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
After last night I decided I deserved to treat myself to something delightful today...
I’m going to the dentist and have a tooth pulled in about 1/2 hour from now…
And if I feel any pain I will just rerun last night’s game in my head…
See you guys later…I hope.
I think avery should take it one step further
Starters:
pg gaines
sg morrow
sf shawne
pf jwilliams
c petro
first off the bench stevenson
next farmar
next sheldon
next djames
brooks will play only if theres big time foul trouble
and dwill can shoot tshirts into the stands during TV timeouts
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 11:02 AM EST reply actions
Idk know what to think anymore
Today is the first day I have tickets and don’t even want to step foot in the rock. Alot of that has to do with Deron. I know….. I hope he turns it around but we finally get a Superstar and he plays like u kno what
Not crazy excited about this game..
Although not sticking the fork in the season, The time is now to get this together, and accept certain things: D-Will, sloppy play from our leader is not going to get it done, 2: Gaines is not a starter, 3: More Marshon, although he is not our savior, he is showing guts and swag that this team needs to help get over the hump, unlike our leader, and the other so- called starters are doing, all they know how to do is fumble and bumble, launch bricks, force shots, Aka, Gaines- D- Will, If the floor general can’t establish a good rhythm at the beginning of the game , we are finished, before we start, 4: Avery, enough with the praise crap, If the guys are playing like slugs, hold them accountable, and stop your post game nonsense, 5: Morrible, If you can’t get it together, ride the pine, Brooks starting can’t be any worse than the efforts that you are putting out on the floor, I’m Done, Good Luck, Nets, You’re gonna need it, especially if you play crappy as last night!!!
Pride...
Is what these bunch of mercenaries need to show right now, specially Deron.
Should Deshawn start?
Should Farmar be given a chance after this?
Should Avery try to give JWill a chance on the court?
Either way, the roster is not even close to set, Avery is clueless.
Go Nets!
for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...
Kings arent trading Cousins
ownership has said that ON THE RECORD.
besides, what Kings assistant coach had the most issues with him last season and is now a Nets assistant?
Hint, some call him Super Mario.
Carry on…
"It's as sweet as it ever was, I'll tell you. Now, hopefully, we started something and we can win some more championships, but we're going to enjoy this one right now. Have a little champagne." --Julius Erving, May 12, 1976, ABA champion Nets locker room.
The hard part about this team is there is barely any room for growth. If you don’t think your team can contend, the only fun in watching is seeing your young guys evolve into better players. It might not always be fun, but Utah, Cleveland, Washington, Sacramento, Minnesota…they aren’t competing for the title, but the fans at least have hope.
Teams like Charlotte, Phoenix, Detroit…there is some young talent, but it mostly just seems like a wasted season. We could have been like OKC, and instead we are just waiting on an unlikely trade.
All of our hope for growth is in MarShon Brooks…
We know who Brook Lopez is, we know who Deron is…at least they are pieces…everything else…
No one is expecting Sundiata, Horner, Damion, Morrow, Petro, Okur, Stevenson, JWill, Shawne, Sheldon, Farmar to evolve into anything special, at best these are backup players that get tossed around the league. Are any of these guys more important to a team than Corey Brewer or Rudy Fernandez…who Dallas just tosses aside? Who other teams just look at for added depth?
Might as well turn off the TV and wait until next year.
it's always "wait for next year" .... nope, FAs boycott this toxic mess, and us fans should, too.
DWill oop to D12
Otis Smith makes Travis Outlaw look like Avery Johnson
Might as well turn off the TV and wait until next year.
We have heard that for half a decade now.
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 1:03 PM EST up reply actions
Over OR Under
1) When Avery finally decides the best starting lineup doesnt include both your rosters PGs?
10 games
I say over 10 games before Avery decides that Gaines and Dwill shouldnt be starting especially when Farmar is in the dog house.
2) When Avery finally decides that Dwill should not be on the floor play SG?
20 games
3) When Avery finally decides that Brooks should start even though he is the best versatile option at SG?
NEXT SEASON
MarShon is apparently our Kobe!
1. Kobe Bryant Lakers 22.0 49
2. Blake Griffin Clippers 20.3 57
3. Al Jefferson Jazz 19.6 43
4. Danny Granger Pacers 18.9 44
5. LeBron James Heat 18.8 66
6. Dirk Nowitzki Mavericks 18.7 57
7. Marshon Brooks Nets 18.6 54
Is the league wide? Marshon is 7th overall?
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 11:47 AM EST up reply actions
Wow!
Play the man!
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 11:56 AM EST up reply actions
a ball stopper who can score is necessary on a team with no scorers
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
He's kid with big round eyes, but he might catch on fast.
He’s definitely looking and learning. I hope the light goes on soon and he gets it. I am a little concerned that he might be a liitle to full of himself. He seemed upset when he called for the ball and didn’t get it right before a timeout Sat night. It’s a little early for that. Or is it?
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:12 PM EST up reply actions
i just dont think he knows how to play in the flow of an offense
last year at providence every play was an iso for him….so he’s used to coming to the ball and having it given to him, he will learn to pick his spots over time, but when you are as talented offensively as he is (especially if dwill is out of the game) i think you should have the green light to create
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
agreed
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:18 PM EST up reply actions
Haha you catz is a trip!!
Considering our 3 PG all played overseas and supposedly would’ve had a leg up coming into this season that has proven to be wrong. Plain and simple like I said from day one before the season started D-Will would have to play at an MVP level for this team to be in the 500 range and so far that hasn’t happened. To be honest with you if D-Will doesn’t get his act together then more talk and conclusions should be bought up to the notion that just maybe he is “OVERRATED”
Yep I said it because I haven’t been impressed overall and he seemed to have played better with a bad wrist. I’m far from panicking because this is entertainment and looking at things from a realistic lens we shouldn’t be keeping him if he can’t still play at a high level no matter who his teammates are. You put Chris Paul or Derrick Rose on this team coming into the season and I’m willing to bet most “Experts” would have us as an 8th seed. Bottom Line its time for D-Will to show improve he still is a “Top 10” player because at the rate he’s going he won’t even make the all-star team haha!
Honestly…I haven’t seen anything from DWill that shows he is a special player this season, but it is very early so I can wait.
DWILL Out of Shape...hopefully
Playing in the weak division in Turkey may have had the opposite effect on Williams as we had expected. He was able to play loosey goosey with the ball, play against shooting guard and for the most part on cruise control successfully in Turkey. Physically he looks like he needs to lose 5-10 lbs and improve cardio to be in better shape as he always look out of breath and short on jumpers.
PG Special Superior Skills
Chris Paul playmaker/lobs/defense/steals/passing skills
Derrick Rose athleticism/speed/scoring/leader
Rondo defense/steals/playmaker/triple double effort/will to win/speed
Westbrook athleticism/scoring/speed
Tony Parker drive in the lane
Jason Kidd Floor leader/triple double effort at all time/will to win at all cost attitude/vision/passing skills/makes average player better/defense
Deron Williams crossover/good size for PG/shooting average so far/defense average so far/athleticism average so far/cocky/arrogant/easily frustrated/bad body language/no floor leadership/am I missing something?? Given the fact he was well aware of the plan and endorsed management’s strategy to hold out for the big prize Howard….his reaction, frustration and I am about to check out/bail out mentality is disconcerting…..so far.
by SCALABRINGIT on Jan 2, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
just finish watching the game from last night
Ill say this that game was so sloppy i got a headache
And the last 7 min of the 4th was one of the worst 7 min of basketball of ever seen
Ive coach parks recs teams that look better then that
by Pure baller15 on Jan 2, 2012 11:49 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Submit your resume to the FO right away!
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 11:56 AM EST up reply actions
Fire Avery.
That is all.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
by shea23 on Jan 2, 2012 11:53 AM EST reply actions 8 recs
F'EN AVERY
After his comments about putting two of the teams PGs in the starting lineup, watch he doesnt change the starting lineup tonight.
FIRE AVERY!!!!
DWILL, BROOKS, DJAMES, HUMP, OKUR
FOR CHRIST SAKES AVERY…..
by SIC One on Jan 2, 2012 12:08 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
ChrisMannixSI Chris Mannix
New Jersey has expressed interest in Kings center DeMarcus Cousins, league sources tell SI.com
16 seconds ago Favorite Retweet Reply
maybe in a three way with orlando..but thats all i can see
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets12 on Jan 2, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
Do league sources have sources?
Who leaks this stuff? Or makes it up?
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
Yup
Not surprised. His value is super low right now. He can be another trade asset. Worth the risk if we don’t give up a lot of assets.
by djeterfan on Jan 2, 2012 12:16 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
dont you think every team is thinking the same thing
and other teams scraps are better than our scraps
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
But we have the most scraps
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
He's been known as a headcase
So I don’t know how many will actually take that chance
by djeterfan on Jan 2, 2012 12:22 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
just because they have interest doesn't mean ish.
I’m sure they are interested in a lot of players. Sactown already said they aren’t dealing him.
I love the Nets...too bad they don't love me...
.....
ChrisMannixSI Chris Mannix
Multiple executives believe any offer Kings get for Cousins will be a “low ball.” Keeping him away from team hurts offers
59 seconds ago Favorite Retweet Reply
Once they publicly tell him to stay away
they have made him the blue light special
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
Do we really want a headcase like cousins
he’s gonna be just as miserable over here
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 12:16 PM EST reply actions
Misery loves company
Come on in! The waters fine!
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Same problem Cousins has in Sacramento...
is the same problem players like TWill and CDR had while playing for the Nets, lot of youth and no leadership. Avery and Deron provides leadership a guy like Cousins would benefit from.
Biggest problem is pairing him with Cousins.
for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...
Biggest problem is pairing him with Cousins???
huh?
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
Right!
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
Deron provides leadership? He has his foot out the door
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
Says who?
He`s been saying all the right things and sees the future beyond this season.
Just some off games he`s having, he`ll pull it together and have a dominant performance soon.
Don`t forget he also played like crap with Besiktas the first few games.
for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...
Im good with getting Cousins
Fills a huge void at C until Brook comes back, could play PF, trade piece for Dwight. I dont care about the headcase stuff, we need talent on this team, and he is a good Center
yes we are actually getting cap space this season in that deal
okur/morrow houston pick for cousins.
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets12 on Jan 2, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
rookie contract a little over 3 million per, with three years left
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets12 on Jan 2, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
It's golden!
Super attractive trade asset.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
can we trade okur already?
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
yes becuase he wasnt traded for a player
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets12 on Jan 2, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
In other words, not in a multiplayer deal, but yes.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
Not willing to give up a 1st rounder for this guy
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 12:20 PM EST reply actions
lets not get ahead of ourselves BUT....
if we could offer orlando.. lopez, cousins, and brooks…thats hard to turn down for a guy who wants out.
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets12 on Jan 2, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
no way you include brooks if youre offering cousins/lopez
we arent getting him though so lets just forget about it
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
the nets absolutley would include brooks...they are desperate
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets12 on Jan 2, 2012 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
Kings aren't gonna trade Cousins
He’s got years 3 years left on a rookie deal, he’s not getting traded
yup....the coach will get canned before they trade him
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
No if they tell him to stay away
he’s gone.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
To those of you who still believe that Dwight Howard is coming here
let me break it to you: The Nets are a national joke
He will look utterly stupid leaving the Magic for the NETS who can barely bring themselves to function on the level of a competent NBA Franchise
Andrew Bynum is playing ungodly. WAY better than Brook. He looks very appealing to Orlando, who is bloody stupid in their own right.
Don’t sit here and expect Dwight Howard to be traded here for Brook Lopez coming off of a stress fracture.
And if you’re saying, ‘oh, well we can also throw in MarShon!!’
MarShon??
If last night was ANY INDICATION, Avery Johnson will succeed in killing whatever value this kid can possibly attain well before we get out of January. Mark my words.
This franchise has done nothing but toil in mediocrity and their idea of a quick fix are a bunch of hare brained schemes
technically "mediocrity" is .500 .... so you are being too kind
franchise has done nothing but toil in mediocrity
DWill oop to D12
Otis Smith makes Travis Outlaw look like Avery Johnson
I apologize
I typed that very fast and that was the first word to come into my head. I used mediocrity as a substitute word for what I really wanted to say.
‘Toiling in their own excrement’ would have been better.
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
But there's a pony in ther somewhere!
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
Thank You!!!!!!!!! This is 100% spot on!!!!
next years lineup
farmar
brooks
rookie
hump
lopez
BOOK IT!!!!!!
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 12:23 PM EST up reply actions
totally agree.....unfair to us, but karma is a youknowwhat
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
I agree
Deron will be traded by deadline.
I hope he is. Try and trade him, and some other assets for westbrook.
Read orangeeaters fanpost. He nailed it.
The only way DH comes here is though free agency and that’s a long shot.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
I'll check it out
but if orangeeater said that, he’s correct
I don’t see Dwight losing that 25 mil. He will be in LA
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
I dont think D12 is coming.
Plain and simple….
In other news, maybe we get Cousins for Petro or Shelden?
I'm an MJ FAN (Bulls)... turned into JKIDD FAN (Phoenix-Nets)...
NOW, I'm definitely a NETFAN - Go Deron Williams!
"We Don't Sell Wins, We Sell Fun"
DWill oop to D12
Otis Smith makes Travis Outlaw look like Avery Johnson
You got to be a moiso (or nickname for Richard)
to let that be your publicity photo.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
"In actuality, we sell the fans cups of hot ass water...."
“…in the program guide, we refer to it as ‘Nets Basketball. Would you like a reversible Deron Williams jersey? On one side, you get his standard Nets home white uni, and on the other side, it will be another Williams jersey, but in Dallas road blue. Think of the Nets side of the jersey as a throwback.’
-Brett ‘D’ Yormarket
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
Dollar Bills negative again.
Can’t blame you. The only point I can refute is that the nets are always a national joke so no change there. And uh Bynum has only played two games and against the same team no less. D12 getting traded is too far away to talk about but recent events aren’t in the nets favour. Hopefully Orlando are stupid enough not to trade him, yeah right. I’m now worried AJ will ruin Swag’s devolpment in the name of playing Avery type players. He’s not a good coach for the young guys.. One last point mediocrity is putting it nicely.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
I barely remember mediocrity
Was it nice?
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
i suppose
better than 5 years of empty promises and unwatchable basketball
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
how am I negative
I’m being honest.
We were not a national joke when Kidd breathed life into our lungs.
You make a great point about bynum, but perception is everything as stated 1000x you know? Two games from Bynum being dominant > Brook Lopez’s entire career in the eyes of everyone outside of this fanbase
I agree with you though
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
You can be honest and negative at the same time.
Poorly worded title, but we’re really on the same page. I’m far from happy and positive about the nets right now.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
Perception is everything, this is true.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
Ungodly?
It’s one game – let’s see the season.
Just be patient, nobody knows what will happen yet. Many things can change from now to March 15 and the offseason.
My gift to you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRH5YLL7VsE
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
oh, the good ol days
we took those days for granted. smh
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
So tough loss yesterday
Hope we win tonight.
Getting tougher to be optimistic, but i am still hopeful. I am a Net fan will continue to be with or without Deron. Look Avery does dumb things, but Ownership and FO have done more than Ratner ever did. They are all in for D12, whether it happens is yet to be seen.
yeah
a public meltdown with Avery will lead to avery’s undoing
sabotage the little troll and maybe we’ll get somewhere
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
hey, 2 for one! post presence and avery gone.
I don’t want him fired yet, but really had me scratching my head yesterday.
Would like to see Deron start at PG, along wit Broks at SG.
We're a terrible team playing the 2nd of a back-to-back
Indiana’s a playoff team coming off a rest day. This is a loss.
and people here
actually think that we’ll even compete against Indiana?
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Blowout
deja vu?
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
groundhog's day
every basketball season seems like groundhog’s day
’we’re gonna do this and that, and this too’
Nets embarrass themselves, fanbase
‘next year, we’re gonna sign this and that’
Nets do nothing.
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
L Frank looks good right now.
At least the played Rookies that were clearly better. Its going back so far now but I’m pretty sure he was critsized for how he handled some rookies. But he gave Brooks and Anderson their chance.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
frank stinks too
and his offensive philosophy is just as bad
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Iso for vince?
Thats all I remember. At the very least he was less annoying than AJ. I dunno I think Avery makes him look good.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
REGARDING COUSINS
Cousins showing why he was the 2nd best player in college but dropped behind Evan Turner, Wes Johnson and Derrick Favors in the draft.
Best thing for him would probably be to wind up on a team with a proven coach and vets that aren’t intimidated by his crap (see: Boston or San Antonio). Portland sorta fits the bill too, but I don’t think they’re up to taking shots on headcases anymore. As much as I like his game, I don’t think we have the coach or the vets to handle a kid like him.
I'd trade Lopez for Cousins just to see him choke Avery
DWill oop to D12
Otis Smith makes Travis Outlaw look like Avery Johnson
That's creative thinking outside the box
Very good!
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
Keep hope alive!
"Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa." -- Casey Stengel
by calling all toasters on Jan 2, 2012 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
why in the world is
D JAMES still starting and gaines over brooks clearly its not working why not try something else avery you stubborn troll
If you saw the game yest
You’d see why Dj is starting
by djeterfan on Jan 2, 2012 12:41 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I've watched every game
hes trash just does the dirty work pretty sure hump already does that he can’t even catch the ball dribble or shoot
by kory raymond on Jan 2, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
he was hitting shots yesterday
and blocking shots, and getting rebs, and playing good defense, he was the one bright spot lol
by Andrew Flynn on Jan 2, 2012 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
10 pts, 3 rb, 3blks
that not Dwight, but it’s not trash.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
yeah give brooks 40 mins
he will have 22 pts 6 rbs 1 blk
by kory raymond on Jan 2, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
Brooks is head and shoulders above DJ
No contest. Beer vs champagne. I exaggerate.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
brooks is not a sf
and has nowhere near the body type needed to be a sf, you may be right with giving brooks minutes but they dont deserve to be james’s minutes, he will get murdered as a small foward.
well i meant brooks for gaines
and give stevenson the starting job over james good defense and can at least shoot the long ball
You folks say trade for Cousins
yeah, lets put Cousins on the worst roster in basketball with a bunch of hard assed coaches.
I’m sure that won’t blow up in our faces
not that I wouldn’t trade for Cousins, but the potential for a meltdown is pretty high
This is what I am worried about.
Unless Petro, Farmar, and a pick can get him, I am not really interested.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 2, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
Long as it's not our 1st rd pick
That’s high risk
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
I am ready for chaos
Bring on the apocalypse!
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
if they can get him for a lowball offer (which i doubt anyway)
and the change of scenery helps him get his act together, suddenly they’d have far and away the best package for ORL. but I think the Nets are off Dwight’s list already tbh.
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 2, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
If he doesn't want to play for them why would he want to play for us?
Or may it’s a match made in heaven who knows.
Almost a lock in my opinion.
Anyway we’ve nothing to get him that I’d be interested in parting with for him. Never a fan of his and he’s just proving me right.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
I don't see the issue
the team needs talent, period. If King pulls this off, Avery better wisen up, he’s seen what happened to one os his assistants if he gets on his player’s bad side
by JerseysFinest. on Jan 2, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
The publicly announced he demanded a trade and they told him to stay away
What part of that don’t you get?
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
that's just stupidity by mgmt... what do they think they'd accomplish?
banning him from the team would only harden and further alienate him. Cousins’ problems go beyond a time out. dude already demanded a trade. what makes them thinking banning him would straighten him out… it would only serve to devalue him in trade proposals.
DWill oop to D12
Otis Smith makes Travis Outlaw look like Avery Johnson
what part of the ownership
saying there denying all trades don’t you get
by kory raymond on Jan 2, 2012 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
its the same as saying the Lakers are not trading Bynum and Gasol
they say they won’t but they definitely will
its the same as
d will saying he likes the organization and the idea of bk then leaving the team
by kory raymond on Jan 2, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
Now I'm confused
saying there denying all trades = d will saying he likes the organization and the idea of bk ?
Both are false?
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed. Including Kings management.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
true
but i just don’t believe the FO would say that then go ahead and trade him theres no leverage to get on a suspended player demanding a trade
You're right
It would be bad for leverage, but when has a player been told to stay away and not been traded? I think the harm is done.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
No
but I’ll try whatever it is your smoking
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
You're being sarcastic
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
No, I am not
I am serious.
What is laughable is to think we can get him for Farmar, Petro and the rest of our garbage.
Article title is a bit deceiving.
Makes people think that he doesn’t like NJ, meanwhile his quote is all about how he is frustrated with his own play.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 2, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
If he wasn't getting traded, then why are the Kings in trade talks with the Nets?
And if you guys read the story, he said he complains of playing time that he only gets 26 minutes a game. He’s not complaining that he is on a losing team, but that he’s not the guy getting the ball alot…
Nets need a guy to get minutes + get the ball in the paint and score= Problem solved DeMarcus Cousins…
and also didn’t Orlando say they want TALENT over Draft picks. Send Houston’s pick + Farmar for Cousins and then in March ship Cousins’ + Lopez + (MarShon?) to Orlando for Dwight.
there not in trade talks
will you guys get real if cousins gets traded to the nets all give you my address to kick me in the nuts
by kory raymond on Jan 2, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
silly rabbit, Nets fans have no balls
DWill oop to D12
Otis Smith makes Travis Outlaw look like Avery Johnson
it takes a lot of balls to root for the Nets...
for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...
oh so thats what in our heads?
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
I was in Baghdad before these little B.G.'s was in they daddy-bags.
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 2, 2012 4:34 PM EST up reply actions
where did you read they are in trade talks?
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 2, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
Read between the lines...
I’m not sure why a GM would say that their player has demanded a trade in a press release + send him home if they weren’t trading him…..clearly if the Nets have expressed interests, it means they are talking. You think Billy King just called up and said “Hey we like Cousins” and the Kings GM just hung up? No, their probably talking, nothing close but talking
It was Westphal
who put out that statement, not Petrie.
Fire Johnson and hire Van Gundy - I'm telling you Thorn was smoking something when he let Van Gundy slip away in the night.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jan 2, 2012 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
hi davidnets
can you provide a reference for your comment about the Nets expressing interest?
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
It's right here between the lines
Just go back and look. Clear as mud.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:56 PM EST up reply actions
Mannix sports illustrated
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
We need talent like badly
Cousins would be an awesome addition.
He would make us better in the short term until Brook comes back and come March he could be another piece to add to a potential package for Dwight.
He’s worth giving up our unprotected first. Do it Billy.
You're serious. Our 1st rd pick?
That’s nuttier than Cousins himself.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:51 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
"as lottl"?
Now way we give that up!
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
I agree, do it. We would astill another pick in a stacked draft.
If there is no Dwight trade to Nets by deadline, think of the line up if Dwight comes in free agency – and if he doesnt, we’ll still be good:
Deron
Brooks
Draft pick
Cousins or Lopez
Lopez or Cousins
with a bench of (if we keep) Memo, Hump, Morrow,Gaines,etc
On Cousins.
He’s just Coleman 2.0 with much less talent and maybe a worse attitude
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
Right now I'd take Coleman and Kenny and Chris Morris in a heartbeat.
Just for giggles
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
Guys remember the nets daily line on thing.
Deron has said nice things about New Jersey so he’s a lock to stay. We have nothing to worry about. Then we can add another lottery pick sign free angest and ride off into the sunset Disney style
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
Cousins play the 4?
If you thought CDR or T Will was bad jersey try dealing D Cous. If they’re headcases, Cousins is lead cook at the asylum.
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
i can't fathom Lopez and Cousins being able to share the court
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
If Hump was stealing his rebounds
what will he have left when Cousins is on the court?
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Inside/outside game - Deron wil keep it together. he'll see the potential of what the team could do.
Playing with a true PG could make a difference. Evans is more like a SG and that team is the youngest in the league.
Sad::
Not much is riding on this season beyond the fact that the Nets will have sacrificed Derrick Favors and the rights to Enes Kanter and a 2012 lottery pick for one full season of D-Will if D-Will leaves in July. So, yeah, it’s panic time already.
those old dudes
would run us off of the floor
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
In cas enoone noticed - they are in the same boat we are in, with a couple of better players.
Lots of new faces and no training camp, hence the record.
and yet they'd still crush the nets by 40
The realist keepin it real amongst the surrealists
I was in Baghdad before these little B.G.'s was in they daddy-bags.
by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 2, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
Dirk, J Kidd, VC, Odom, etc. etc. I wonder why?
"Next year, with a full training camp, I think he can go after that Scott Skiles' record of 30." - Billy King
this is the truth
the Nets are in a bad spot
by MrDollarBills on Jan 2, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
he's not wrong
i know fans like to act as if any reporter who isn’t praising us is “just hating” but what is incorrect about his assessment here?
Guys... If D-Will is our point guard then Avery needs to let him play point...
Gains should not be playing point with D-will at the 2.
J Kidd wound have this same team at at least 500.
DWill scored 52 in Turkey playing the 2
It think that’s what Avery is hoping for.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
Just sayin'
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 1:41 PM EST up reply actions
Avery is out thinking himself.
Need to try to establish the low post. Need to run some more.
no one
can post up on this team besides d will and thats kind of a joke when d james and gaines start on your team
Facts:
Fact 1: We looked like fools going after the big FA class
Fact 2: we looked like fools in the melodrama
Fact 3: we alienated all our players throughout that entire ordeal
Fact 4: We looked stupid trying for Dwight after the lockout
Fact 5: We signed a bunch of misfits cause we think we’re getting dwight later
Fact 6: We arent getting Dwight later
Fact 7: Gaines is our starting pg (enough said)
Fact 8: Dwill is our starting sg (wait, what???)
Fact 9: Djames plays like he just finished cleaning the inside of a pumpking out with his bare hands
Fact 10: Hump is Hump, a workmanlike double/double is all youre gonna get
Fact 11: Our coach is a moron
Fact 12: We really really really miss Brook Lopez
Fact 13: lucky #13 and the most important, the nets organization couldnt give a crap about the fans that have been following for many years through thick and thin, they have only brooklyn on their minds!!!!
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by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 1:17 PM EST reply actions 7 recs
this post should be green
the posters and admins here care more about the actual BASKETBALL TEAM than anyone involved in this organization top to bottom
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 2, 2012 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
you make it seem so negative
damn. The Nets looked foolish for about a minute until King pulled a rabbit out of a hat and got DERON WILLIAMS the next day. And explain how a team looks foolish for trying to acquire a top 5 NBA player? And you font know whether or not there in it or not. As far as I’m concerned, he wants to be a Net, and King and Prokhorov have a plan to get him in a Net uniform.
Fact 10: Hump is Hump, a workmanlike double/double is all youre gonna get
Do you realize how many teams would kill for a consistent double-double player? You make it seem like a bad thing
by JerseysFinest. on Jan 2, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
If I remember correctly
nether one of those players wanted to come to the Nets exclusively. LeBron only wanted Miami, and Carmelo only wanted New York. Where are those guys now?
by JerseysFinest. on Jan 2, 2012 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
your right i dont
but when your the new jersey nets and nothing goes your way its kinda hard to be optimistic
I agree
but I think this time is very different. When the Nets were going after LeBron, they were a 12-70 joke. When the Nets were going after Melo, they were outshines by Amar’e Stoudemire and the bright lights of Midtown. The Nets are now going after Dwight, with a top point guard in tow, cap room, the Barclays Center a physical reality, and cash to spend this money like out of this world.
I’m very, very optimistic about whats in store.
by JerseysFinest. on Jan 2, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
so you think dwight will force his way to the worst team in the league?
i wish i could be optimistic like you, but Dwight WATCHED THAT ATL game
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 2, 2012 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
you don't know his motives
he probably knows that the Nets have all these role players on expiring contracts, and they probably aren’t going to do so well. It’s not like the Knicks-Melo situation last year where the Knicks had a team that was likely playoff bound.
With Brooklyn, Prokhorov, and Deron, and with all the cap space and the possibilities out there, I think Dwight is destined to make his way to King’s county.
by JerseysFinest. on Jan 2, 2012 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
Can you think of another team in any sport
that involves every last one of their players in trade talks across 2 seasons? no, because that’s how you piss them off
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 2, 2012 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
im not saying theres anything wrong with that
but next to players who can score….we have ZERO viable post up options
Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2
by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
But that comes at the cost
of trying to get Dwight. They have no trade assets to get a decent big.
by JerseysFinest. on Jan 2, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
No. 6 is not a fact (but very likely)
And no. 9 is hilarious! Could be rec’d for that alone.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
It's all about busisness and the stadiums always look empty even when the team is good.
Corporations cater to people because of the potential profit they’ll make not because they care about them.
That’s why they’re taking their business to Brooblyn
Sad but true
At least now they’re trying to make something happen but it just won’t work smh.
really?
1. we didnt look like fools in the big summer where we ended up with outlaw/farmar/petro/morrow, give me a break
2. we didnt look like the knicks little b***hes in the melodrama….tell that to any nets fan other than yourself
3. our players play didnt suffer during the melodrama? they admitted it
4. opinion
5. these guys we signed arent misfits? name what playoff contending team theyd be starting on
6. opinion
7. gaines is our starter at pg? thats a fact…..and it being a joke is the biggest fact
8. dwill is our starter at sg? thats a fact too…..and its an even bigger joke….here dwill, go chase around joe johnson and nick young and enjoy yourself….pretty awesome
9. Djames, slippery hands, enough said
10. hump gets a double double, but you cant expect him to be a scoring option, something we sorely lack, but thats nothing against him, we knew what he was and we are ecstatic to have him
11. Avery johnson is a moron isnt a fact? ok maybe its merely my opinion, but its shared amongst 95% of the posters on this site, meaning its pretty close
12. we miss brook lopez…..FACT….
13. nj doesnt care about its fans anymore………………give me a viable reason that lets you believe that they give a crap about us….only thing they care about is trying to convince you that getting to barclays center will be an easy commute for you….as far as this year goes and this team, they dont care what you think
Section15 Row 12 Seats 1&2
by Angelo Mihalitsianos on Jan 2, 2012 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
11. Avery Johnson is a moron is a fact that is known by 95% of ALL NBA fans except for a small group of Mavs fans that HATE Cuban – its NOT JUST Nets fans who realize this.
Fire Johnson and hire Van Gundy - I'm telling you Thorn was smoking something when he let Van Gundy slip away in the night.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jan 2, 2012 2:01 PM EST up reply actions
yea, i think westphal gets canned before cousins gets traded. who is more important to their franchise right now?
"We’re happy that he’s a King," Maloof told Y! Sports. "But when a coach asks you to do something, you got to do it. We’re not trading him. …We have great expectations for him. It’s just one of those things that happens."
Teams interested in Cousins have called the Kings, but none believes the team will seriously consider trading him so early in his career. Several rival executives expect the Kings will eventually make a coaching change and try a tougher style with Cousins.
"Once you saw that release only came from Westphal, that was a telltale sign that this was a coach venting and not a call to the league by management and ownership that they were trading Cousins," one Eastern Conference executive told Y! Sports.
That release was just Westphal without approval from upstairs?
Hide the ropes and sharp objects because he is suicidal.
Apologies to kory. You had good sources.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
What About When the New Billion Dollars Barclay's Center Opens?
Will there be a team in place strong enough to encourage season ticket sales and game day attendance?
What if that great, big, beautiful place has games with empty seats?
Isn’t management worried about that or is it assumed fans will pack the place to watch a bunch of scrubs?
What do I care?
The it will be the same old same old. I will still have my big screen and my recliner.
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
This is not the team thet will be their.
Them moving to brooklyn is why it’s Dwight or bust ehy could careless about this season
In fact it’s better for them to lose they’ll get a higher pick
As long as they get Dwight nothing elsse matters
Yeah, thanks for that!
LOL!
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 1:44 PM EST up reply actions
Hear that... We all have questions
This franchise is still cursed for Ranter allowing Kenyon th get away
We should have asked the Pacers
for permission to interview Vogel back in 2010.
Fire Johnson and hire Van Gundy - I'm telling you Thorn was smoking something when he let Van Gundy slip away in the night.
by diehardNFFLbarnone on Jan 2, 2012 2:03 PM EST up reply actions
Cousins isn't going anywhere
"Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa." -- Casey Stengel
by calling all toasters on Jan 2, 2012 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
Cousins isn't going anywhere
Westphal is a lousy coach. His teams get worse after he arrives. He has no offensive system. Rush Limbaugh is one of his best friends— the man the NFL wouldn’t let buy a team. There is no way the Kings’ ownership has a fire sale on Cousins— they will tell Westphal to shut up and (probably) fire him when this dies down.
"Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa." -- Casey Stengel
by calling all toasters on Jan 2, 2012 1:40 PM EST reply actions
We have been a joke ever since JKidd and VC left.
I was hoping Dwill would change that, but it’s not happening so far.
I'm kind of starting to doubt Deron
I have no doubt in my mind that prime JKidd would have this team at 3-2 and a playoff type of team. Kidd just had this mentality that he wasn’t going to let his team lose. Deron seems to just get grumpy when the Nets don’t play well and sulk a little bit. I think Deron is more of a guy who excels when he has a very good team around him. However, he is not a guy who is going to carry a team like JKidd. Also, I don’t know if it was Avery’s decision or Deron’s decision, but Deron should not be playing the 2 guard position. He’s struggling with his offense because he has athletic SG guarding him and not smaller point guards. His biggest strength was using his strong body to overpower smaller point guards. And on defense, guarding guys like Joe Johnson and Jason Richardson is tiring him out too much. And last thing, LET MARSHON PLAY AVERY!
by dwill8brooklynbound on Jan 2, 2012 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
Nope
Unless you count the year he was traded at the deadline
by dwill8brooklynbound on Jan 2, 2012 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
I think prime Kidd was from 2001-2004
After that he was very good, but wasn’t in his prime anymore. In 2001-2004, we never won less than 47 games including two finals appearences. That isn’t exactly “barely” making the playoffs.
by dwill8brooklynbound on Jan 2, 2012 1:56 PM EST up reply actions
I seriously doubt it...
Kidd is betternthan Deron but this team has no one that score, run, or make a layup.
Not to mention these players can’t catch because they’re not used to getting good passes.
Also Kidd had trouble scoring
But I do agree that they would have looked like a team and would still be playoff bound.
Our only hope is that D-Will starts to play point becuase last night the few time he took the ball up the court the offence looked much better.
Let's Wait Until After Tonight's Game to PANIC !!!!!
by Lady in Texas on Jan 2, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
spoiler alert: the nets lose by 20+
deron whines and moans to some reporters after the game
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 2, 2012 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
We are 1-4
… like the World Champions!
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
Wait what?
Cousins are you freaking kidding me? Who is gonna babysit that kid? Dwill? Ha riiiight!
It will never happen. Beasley would be more of a reality
Frankly we may be better off keeping Brook.
He can score as much as Dwight And while Dwight rebounds a ton more… Those rebounds will just come off Humps numbers anyway. No real net gain IMO. (pun intended)
Repeat after me: Defensive Player of the Year...
after year after year….
I'm all in. Go Nets!
by John at the Jersey Shore on Jan 2, 2012 1:47 PM EST up reply actions
true true
but DH12 is the rule to that exception
They have Jameer/Jrich/Reddick/Turk/Anderson for gods sake.. bad defensive team but DH12 alone makes up for it.
Wait what?
Cousins are you freaking kidding me? Who is gonna babysit that kid? Dwill? Ha riiiight!
It will never happen. Beasley would be more of a reality
Nets get clobbered tonight..
Sad to say but we’re horrible.
so...should we go after cousins?
i hope BK knows what he is doing..
ITS A VVVVVVCCCCCCCCCCC THREEEEEEEEEEEEE
Cousins Would Be Another Band Aid on an Infected Wound
by Lady in Texas on Jan 2, 2012 1:53 PM EST up reply actions
no.
DC would add TALENT to this team. We lack TALENT right now, especially with Brook down.
If DC came, he would instantly become our 2ND best player. Until Brook returns that is.
i agree the kid can play and we actually have a post game
ITS A VVVVVVCCCCCCCCCCC THREEEEEEEEEEEEE
Do We Know Enough About Cousins "Issues"?
Can he fit in ? Get along?
The team is already shaky.
by Lady in Texas on Jan 2, 2012 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
I think he's worth the risk.
If it doesn’t work out we can always add him to our package to Orlando.
we have a loser mentality ever since Jkidd/VC left
Even when we had VC alone after JKidd left we had a least a glimmer of hope, but now we have nothing!
Dwill doesnt run/push like Jkidd did and we dont have the players to run
Morrow ain’t no Kittles
Hump is no Kmart
DJ is no RJ LOL
Okur is slow as moiso
morrow is slow as moiso
Brooks CAN run but he is more ISO player
Petro/Shelden look like molasses
DJ CAN run but CAN’T catch.. so its worthless
we just don’t have the team to run.
That's the real problem, we don't have the runners that Kidd had.
Beasley would be nice to play at SF – have him and Brooks run with Deron.
We need to play MaShon at one wing and find a quick PF
Then we’ll see if D-Will can play like Kidd
Think that D-Will would run / push if someone was out in front of him
MarShon Brooks can finish a break. We need a quick PF so we can run
if DJ could catch we would be good
ITS A VVVVVVCCCCCCCCCCC THREEEEEEEEEEEEE
say hello to the Twolves LOL
or Sacramento or New Orleans or OKC.
I want good young players IF we are getting rid of Dwill
I expressed my fears and concerns before
That was the greatest gamble ever to trade for a Superstar rental services. I’d rather us build conservative way by growing talent. As yourself would you rather watch current team with a Superstar getting blown out on a nightly basis or the following young, up and coming squad:
K. Walker
M. Brooks
D. James
D. Favors
B. Lopez
+ tons of picks
at least this team would offer promise and hope! Current team only offers apathy and depression.
P.S. What I hate is that we started by trading for Superstar and not by signing one. If you look at Boston, Miami, Knicks they all had their own superstars before adding another one(s). They are all contenders and we are bottom dwellers with REAL chance of going with:
Gaines
Brooks
James
Humphries
Lopez
to Brooklyn…
sighh...
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets12 on Jan 3, 2012 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
At least not starting Gaines...
forces way too many shots, wastes possessions.
for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...
Refuse to watch another game until the nets win
Nets for the ship!
JWill didn`t suit up against Cavs...
Is he playing today?
Also expecting 20+ min from Brooks and big game from Deron.
for the right of watching tv broadcasted nets games...
Per ESPN NY, Hump out of tonight's game with sore left shoulder. Shelden Williams will be starting.
Could not post link.
J-Kidd to D-Will
Damn!!
"@johnhollinger: Nets are starting Sundiata Gaines, Shelden Williams, and Damion James. Can we just call the game off now?"
by Ely Younger on Jan 2, 2012 8:07 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
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