Rookie Hazing of MarShon Brooks
by Net Income on Jan 20, 2012 12:42 PM EST
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PrintIn his latest diary entry in the Post, MarShon Brooks tells Tim Bontemps of what's life like on the road for "the Rookie", the name his teammates have settled on to describe him.
"Before [Wednesday's] game, Deron [Williams] ran out of cocoa butter, so I went to get him cocoa butter. On the road, [Kris] Humphries uses Dove soap, so I have to make sure that he has his Dove soap," Brooks writes. "On the plane, the guys like to play cards in the back of the plane, so I make sure I bring the cards. I'm supposed to bring a new pack of cards on every trip".
DeShawn Stevenson, he says, wants 38 straws (don't ask) with his large Coke. But Brooks gets a good return for his straw hunt. "But he's been great to me. He's taught me so much. How to handle myself at games, how to talk to the media, defensive rotations, watching film with me".
- Rookie Diary: MarShon's running errands - MarShon Brooks to Tim Bontemps - New York Post
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who the hell needs 38 straws?
by NJ Champ on Jan 20, 2012 12:44 PM EST via Android app reply actions
some players like to chew on straws
I saw a segment on Caron Butler a couple of years ago that showed him chewing on straws during games and he only wanted a specific type of straw (Mcdonalds)
by ricebellypanda on Jan 20, 2012 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
Didn’t the NBA ban Butler’s straws?
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
lol why?
excuse my bad english please
by -Seiti- on Jan 20, 2012 1:52 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
safety issue
They allowed him to chew on the bench, but not on the court which could become a bit dangerous.
by NJ Champ on Jan 20, 2012 1:55 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
no but seriously, McDonalds straws are amazing
i have a bad habit of chewing on straws as well… like this one from Wendy’s is getting chewed on the second i finish my drink
by bronxbombers2 on Jan 20, 2012 1:31 PM EST up reply actions
i don't chew straws
but i eat the wrappers
"A little boy went out to play. When he opened his door, he saw the world. As he passed through the doorway, he caused a reflection. Evil was born. Evil was born, and followed the boy."
Those 38 straws could possibly be used for consumption of coke in it’s powdered form.
Work is the scourge of the drinking classes.-Oscar Wilde
by Dash Williams on Jan 20, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions 8 recs
I bought the $3.99 NY Post app for my ipad
And i still cant read the article!
by netsfanrasmus on Jan 20, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions
They also make him carry the team.
Timeless - The 2001-2003 NJ Nets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nima3dmLrcw
by GMJigga on Jan 20, 2012 12:46 PM EST reply actions 110 recs
LOL - That's the most intense rookie hazing there is
It’s cool that he is a good sport about getting hazed by players that he is head and shoulders more talented then.
BRILLIANT!
"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.
by Net Income on Jan 20, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
hahaha
thats too funny
MarSwag Swaggity Swag
by CinnamonToastCrunch on Jan 20, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
Post of the year (it's early)
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
by eLonepb on Jan 20, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
the record is 105
http://www.netsdaily.com/2011/12/5/2613594/travis-outlaw-has-an-injured-hand
i doubt that will ever be broken, considering it’s about Outlaw
by bronxbombers2 on Jan 20, 2012 2:06 PM EST up reply actions
Pretty soon this is gonna have more recs than straws
by mytoemytoe on Jan 20, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
someone needs to make a visual
Jersey Strong. Brooklyn Ready. 2012 Nets.
by JetsMetsNets on Jan 20, 2012 3:08 PM EST up reply actions
Logged in just to rec
Well played sir!
by Doesthishurt on Jan 20, 2012 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i rarely post
usually just read everyone’s comments but had to log in just to say how funny that was lol
by specialed987 on Jan 20, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
love your name!
MarSwag Swaggity Swag
by CinnamonToastCrunch on Jan 20, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
lol.. thanks.
i’m a golfer + nets fan… although they’ve been out of the swamps for a couple years now.
Section 4 Row 7 @ Prudential
Hey Question - Say LA is serious about trading for Dwight and...
The are looking for a second piece to sweeten the deal of Bynum + ??? for Howard. What are some theroies about who else on their roster they can include or who they can trade for from another team to them flip to the Magic for Howard?
Who cares...
You are on the wrong board. We care only if that involves us.
Ok…. try Gasol
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by NDTony on Jan 20, 2012 1:03 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Will Dwight save the Lakers???
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/page/5-on-5-120120/nba-dwight-howard-come-los-angeles-lakers-rescue
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
lol
4 guys saying Lakers and the one non-Laker answer is mavs
Frak the world
Yeah, it's ESPN though what do you expect
Let’s just ignore the fact that the Nets and Magic ALREADY HAD A DEAL DONE, and just say that the Nets have no assets.
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by eLonepb on Jan 20, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
yup
If it happens i cannot wait for the day for all these moiso-head “pundits” to choke on their words.
This one made me a lil angry for whatever reason lol
Write all their names down.. write them alllll down
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"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
by eLonepb on Jan 20, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
if it does happen for us
it’ll be so weird and hilarious to see ESPN change it’s tone. to go from 0 nationally televised games (NBA TV doesn’t count), to being a type highlight machine on sportscenter would be funny
by sheepareevil on Jan 20, 2012 1:45 PM EST up reply actions
This is exactly why I posted that question above....
Nets not even mentioned. Not once.
They were if you read but whatever
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I posted this up in the comments section of that article
TWO strikes that hurt a Bynum trade:
- Orl, like the rest of the sports world, is not sure about his durability. Lakers writers or fans can come up with any # that shows Bynum’s greatness but the one that stands out is his 55 games a season played in each of his seasons
- this one is likely a bigger issue: Bynum’s contract is due within the next two seasons. Orlando would be stuck facing the same situation with Bynum — will he or won’t he resign. If he goes on to have a great two seasons — does the big market attract him too? That question would most likely be yes, especially if his agent is involved which he no doubt would be. And to make matters worse, if Bynum gives any signs of not wanting to stay in Orlando, and say he has only minor rather major injuries over the next two seasons, his trade value goes down. So now Orlando loses again.
His comments on Denver
I knew it was the altitude that bothered him. I spoke with a friend about his poor showing that game and knew that was the reason. If you recall that was the worst game he has played so far this season since becoming a starter and the only reason was he couldnt breathe properly.
This kid is gonna be a problem for the NBA.
Brooks?
And I’m guessing it’s a good thing.
It’s great when a vet takes a younger player under his wing. Mitchell drove K.G to success cause he seen his potential. Know if he tells the team that Brooks is our star and to feed him, awesome.
MarShon is all over the Nets home wall. I would get his jersey but I want a MarShon BK jersey. I don’t even care about Dwight but I know Proky does in his pursuit of a champion.
by Zartan on Jan 20, 2012 1:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
LMFAO
On our road trip, playing in Denver was really tough. The altitude? Believe the hype. It’s absolutely terrible. You’re running up and down the court, and after two or three times, you feel like you’ve played a quarter or two.
by Anthony Perez on Jan 20, 2012 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
Bucher chat
Brian (SLC) – Why wouldn’t the Clips trade Blake for Dwight? Perfect time to sell high on a guy with serious defensive limitations and a chance to pair CP3 with the second best player in the game as both are in the middle of their primes.
Ric Bucher – Clippers realize that Dwight is a better player right now. But Blake is on his rookie contract and the bang for the buck simply isn’t close. Bottom line is, DH isn’t coming to the Clips. They explored that last summer and while if there was a fourth team on his list they’d probably be it, they are not in the same place in his thinking as the Nets, Mavs and Lakers. In that order.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
Lakers third....GREAT
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Clippers would be foolish to trade Blake
although Dwight is the better player. Nice to see someone on ESPN acknowledging NJ’s his first choice.
We'll Be Fine.
by JerseysFinest. on Jan 20, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
i'm not so sure about that
the person who wrote in has a legit question… i don’t think Blake will pan out to be amazing either. it’s very hard to teach defense to someone who doesn’t look like he wants to
if i’m the Clippers, i would seriously think about the trade
by bronxbombers2 on Jan 20, 2012 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
5 reasons not to trade Starshon
1. 2011-12 $1,110,120
2. 2012-13 $1,193,280
3. 2013-14 $1,276,560 Team Option
4. 2014-15 $2,299,084 Team Option
5. 2015-16 $3,377,354 Qualifing Offer
He is quite possibly the BEST CONTRACT IN THE NBA
Starshon Brooks A.K.A the Swag Mamba
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jan 20, 2012 1:21 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
When will this nightmare stop......
Two more months to go…..
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by NDTony on Jan 20, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Please stop calling him Starshon
Too reminiscent to a guy like Marbury…not a good thing.
by ZR on Jan 20, 2012 1:23 PM EST up reply actions
Ill call him whatever I want
Stop trollin
Starshon Brooks A.K.A the Swag Mamba
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jan 20, 2012 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
I'm not trolling...just pick a better nickname
I think it’s pretty clear it should be Swag for the time being.
by ZR on Jan 20, 2012 1:25 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
swaggoooooo, mr. swag, swagmonster
ITS A VVVVVVCCCCCCCCCCC THREEEEEEEEEEEEE
Swag and StarShon are both pretty terrible LOL but to each his own at the moment since there really isn’t anything better yet
I could care less about Swag...but Starshon I hate
Anything close to resembling a guy like Stephon Marbury should be thrown out immediately.
by ZR on Jan 20, 2012 1:30 PM EST up reply actions
I hate Starshon too, but each day I'm liking more and more Swag and MarSwag
2012 Lineup: D-Will - Brooks - AK47 - Lopez - D12... Book it!
I got u the 1st 3 times you asked me not to call him Starshon
Starshon Brooks A.K.A the Swag Mamba
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jan 20, 2012 1:26 PM EST up reply actions
He needs a name that's not a play off his name
Black Mamba, Superman, the Answer, the Admiral, the Doctor, the Truth, etc. – the really good ones, that stick, usually don’t play off a name.
He also needs to establish himslef in the league before you start doing that.
by NJ Champ on Jan 20, 2012 1:32 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Straw Fetcher
"A little boy went out to play. When he opened his door, he saw the world. As he passed through the doorway, he caused a reflection. Evil was born. Evil was born, and followed the boy."
by jrtallent on Jan 20, 2012 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I like MarShon the martian, and other variations on that. I usually just refer to him as “The Messiah” (or MeSiah I guess).
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
Works for me. I’ve been hyping him up a lot to my friends who aren’t Nets fans, whenever they asked me how he played the next day I just respond “He’s the messiah.”
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
In Brooklyn that will be "the moshiach"
and then we’ll be protested by all the followers of Schneerson.
"Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa." -- Casey Stengel
by calling all toasters on Jan 20, 2012 1:58 PM EST up reply actions
That's perfectly fine
Getting protested by the Hasids is like being known that you’ve ‘arrived’ in Brooklyn.
Fix'd
Stop trolling Sheridaning
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 20, 2012 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I wish we had Billy King as our GM when we were wasting all
our draft picks. Man, we could have a pretty decent team by now if we didn’t waste our picks like the way we did.
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by NDTony on Jan 20, 2012 1:25 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Nets would be in a totally different scenario if not for two things
1) Ratner was not the owner
2) Thorn was not drafting during the mid-2000s
Even when Kiki starting drafting as GM for Rod, the picks were better. First year – Lopez and Ryan Anderson…solid.
by ZR on Jan 20, 2012 1:27 PM EST up reply actions
I would like to have Anderson back
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When that trade went down I couldn't have cared less that the Nets gave up Carter
What I was upset about was giving up Carter AND Anderson for Courtney Lee. That one I didn’t understand.
by ZR on Jan 20, 2012 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
He became another wasted draft pick
because we traded him for nothing.
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I suggest we "Ask the Announcers" about a nickname for MarShon
Ian Eagle is always good at that… although I was never a fan of “Elastic Man” for SWill.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
i liked the way he said elastic man
MarSwag Swaggity Swag
by CinnamonToastCrunch on Jan 20, 2012 1:32 PM EST up reply actions
I thought there was a poll and we voted on Devin’s nickname?
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
there was a poll for devin's nickname
i remember that one of the options was “The Poet” and another was “D-Lightening”
His new nickname is
Thursday’s Worst
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/dailydime
"A little boy went out to play. When he opened his door, he saw the world. As he passed through the doorway, he caused a reflection. Evil was born. Evil was born, and followed the boy."
Please becuase StarShon is Horrible
MarShon the Martian is not bad but i think we can do better. the only problem i have is maybe we shouldnt name something we may not beable to keep
doesn't he already have the nickname of "Swag"
from his whole life?
why are we trying to rename him?
maybe instead of MarShon we can call him Tom also.
He was really sad
that The Mississippi Missile didnt catch on for Monta Ellis.
by Clayton Balch on Jan 20, 2012 1:44 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Well this is less positive
Ross (West Hills) – Ric,Any news about when Mitch Kupchak and Jim Buss might arise from their coma-like sleep, and decide this Laker team is going nowhere fast? And maybe MAKE A DEAL?
Ric Bucher – Problem as I hear it is they are on slightly different pages. Mitch wants to hold onto Pau and see if they can package him with Bynum to get Dwight. Buss wants to move Pau now for help/depth and thereby also eliminate the chance that his pet project, Bynum, goes anywhere. That’s the unofficial buzz.
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
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by eLonepb on Jan 20, 2012 1:35 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
How this is less positive.
This is great if that is true. Owner always has the final say.
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The boss is always "right", especially if he's a hands-on boss
DWill oop to D12
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"Mitch wants to hold onto Pau and see if they can package him with Bynum to get Dwight."
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
That is not a secret
We all knew he would try that but that would make Laker’s weak.
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hhahaha why?
like I love it, but why?
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
if anything, Deron should be the chef
he serves to his teammates all night
by bronxbombers2 on Jan 20, 2012 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
yeah Deron as the Chef is great haha
i love it
MatchStick MarShon
He skinny, like a match stick, he’s got that fro that looks like the head of a match, and he get’s hot in a flash.
MatchStick. That’s what I’m goin with from now on
Dr. J~Super Buck~Draz~JKidd~Deron
What I wouldn't give for it to be '03 again
WOW what could have been... #draft
Nets could have had
02 Boozer(35) instead of Kristic(24)
03 Perkins(27) instead of Planinic(22)
04 Kevin Martin(26) instead of Viktor Khryapa(22)
05 Danny Granger(17) instead of Antoine Wright(15)
06 Shannon Brown(25) and Millsap(47) instead of Marcus Williams and Josh Boone(23,24)
07 Aaron Brooks(26) or Affalo(27) or M.Gasol(48) instead of Sean Williams(17)
08 We like both Lopez and Anderson but Ibaka, Batum, George Hill, Charmers, and DeAndre Jordan were picked after Anderson for argument sake
Messed up big time 02-05…. 06 a lot of people missed out on Millsap….. for 06 and 07, Marcus and Sean Williams weren’t horrible players but were idiots who never bothered to develop.
by mvmt84 on Jan 20, 2012 1:49 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
You can say that about all the teams
Section 18, Row 7 at The Rock!
"Your 2010-2011 New Jersey Nets - It Is What It Is"
How far do you see this starting lineup would have gone?
Aaron Brooks – Kevin Martin – Danny Granger – Boozer – Perkins
Outside of Planinic and Wright, those seemed like the right moves at the time. If I remember correctly, Rod Thorn gave Planinic a promise and later said he regretted it on draft day, can’t remember who he would have taken instead. Pretty sure he never gave out another guarantee after that. As for Wright, everybody knew Granger should have been the pick (except I think Dick Vitale comparing Wright to Wade), but Thorn was scared off by some injury history. Khyrpya was traded immediately so I wouldn’t really count that. Sean Williams was a high risk high reward pick that didn’t pan out.
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
02 Kristic was a very good player before he hurt his knee
03 It took Perkins a long time to develope. Planinic sucked though
04 We picked for Portland
05 This one hurt the most
06 Marcus Williams was considered a steal, Milsap would have been nice
07 Brooks is trash but Affalo would have been nice. Gasol went 48 for a reason no one wanted him
08 Lopez was one of the best value picks in the last 10 year
Starshon Brooks A.K.A the Swag Mamba
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jan 20, 2012 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
I did like Kristic and even Marcus and Sean at the time
But Kristic is no Boozer and who knew Marcus and Sean were THAT… well, not smart. Just entertaining the idea.
its the old Oden-Durant debate
now you could say that Durant definately should’ve been the top pick, but coming into the draft Oden was the consencus top pick. The draft is a total crapshoot, some teams get lucky some don’t.
You could say the Nets really liked Marshon Brooks this year, and knew he would be a star, but if they really felt that way, why did they risk him going in the 20s, they should’ve traded up to the top 15.
by NJ Champ on Jan 20, 2012 2:01 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Perspective
One thing that so often gets overlooked is how many roster spots we had available. In the early 2000s we had pretty much everyone spot locked up. We didn’t have spots for rookies to develop, plus we wanted to use the MLEs on vets to try & win a ring. Beyond that, some additional perspective…
02 – We had our PF (KMart). Boozer was undersized. We didn’t have roster space & we went for Euro-stash. You can’t complain about Krstic. He was very good until the injury.
03 – We were desperate for a competent backup for Kidd. ZP was a good player that couldn’t make the transition to the American game. We didn’t really need another big.
04 – That pick was sold for cash. Go criticize Portland.
05 – Big blunder. Wright was highly regarded coming out & Granger had an injury history. Wright was supposed to be NBA ready & more versatile.
06 – We had RJ, VC & Wright. No need for another wing. Everyone thought Marcus was a steal. Boone was serviceable for a big picked that late. Millsap predated the good undersized PFs can succeed in the NBA trend.
07 – I hated this pick. It’s why you never pick for need, but we desperately needed a KMart replacement. Again, with VC, RJ, Wright & Marcus in the fold, Thorn went for need.
08- Can’t really argue with the picks. Jordan shouldn’t even be considered, since there’s no way you take 2 centers in the same draft.
Moral of the story: Always pick the best available player & ignore need.
Thanks I wasn't even considering the roster at the time
Do feel little better about Thorn’s decision making. But again, people, just entertaining the idea of what could have been.
Technically why Jordan wasn't a Blazer
They had Drexler already.
Moral of the story: Always pick the best available player & ignore need.
Theoretically, if you have two amazing players in one position, you could always use one as a trade asset while having a monster 2nd team
by Anthony Perez on Jan 20, 2012 6:14 PM EST up reply actions
only 03-05 were the huge mistakes
05 was the main mistake that we could harp on forever. 06 and 07 were gambles that backfired on promising talented knucklheads.
and Krstic was a double-double guy before he tore his knee in 05(?). Boozer bolted Cleveland even after playing a year with Lebron. We would just have had double the pain when him and Kenyon bolted the same year for max deals
but Thorn was a terrible international scout. i think in the Kidd era he was 1/6 or something on his international picks.
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 20, 2012 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah Lakers looking more like a long shot via Joshua Robbins magic beat writer
Dwight: “He’s mad about ‘Superman.’ I didn’t know he made it up. I didn’t know Superman came from Shaquille O’Neal.”
"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."
by Atronic on Jan 20, 2012 1:52 PM EST via Android app reply actions 1 recs
I hate to say it but I still think that we get Howard at the deadline by giving up the farm
Lopez+Marshon+All our good picks
That is hands down the best deal for the Magic. They are using L.A as leverage and rightly so, makes sense.
Although Brook and MarShon are my two FAVORITE players right now I would give them up for 26 year old Dwight Howard. This guy is an MVP level player and 3 straight years DPOY.
Dream scenario is still getting DH12 via free agency making way for dwill/swag/barnes or mkg/lopez/dh12 which would be BEAST but I unlikely IMO.
Let’s just say Orlando would become my 2nd favorite team with Lopez, Swag and Mr. Anderson… sigh.
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If I am BK I tell them you have to pick either Marshon or 2012 pick.. not both
and I’d be hesitant on taking on Turk and Duhon.
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In that scenario – I give the first round pick and hold onto Brooks….The contract will be higher for the first round pick (as likely to be an earlier pick) and Brooks has PROVEN he can play at the NBA level and in the Nets system. The draft is a crapshoot….At least 1 of the top 8 picks in the 2012 draft will be a bust.
deron loves puppies
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeDlroYLiPg finally figuered it out we bring puppies to home games nd we’ll have him happy
and if we lose
we can sacrifice the puppy outside!
"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.
by Net Income on Jan 20, 2012 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Do you want heat from Animal Rights Groups
They would ask everybody to boycott Netsdaily.
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lol that was wrong
Give yourself a warning on behalf of PETA
by eopanther8 on Jan 20, 2012 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
i was making a reference to the comment that people would be peeing on the streets in Brooklyn after games. simply a joke, my friend. i love puppies
here’s mine in a Nicks jersey!
by bronxbombers2 on Jan 20, 2012 2:47 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
Bucher Chat
Suzanne (Maine)
Are my Nets doomed? Is Dwight still a realistic future?
Ric Bucher (2:01 PM)
Not doomed. You have the richest owner in the league and Billy King is a smart GM. I don’t know if they get Dwight or keep Deron, but they already did the hard part — they got Deron. If he stays, great — I’d be shocked if they don’t get something for him if he goes. And don’t close the door on DH coming to NJ.
by mvmt84 on Jan 20, 2012 2:08 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Pretty typical ESPN answer
we get no respect. Ever.
Nobody thinks we’ll get Dwight because we’re the Nets.
That actually seemed pretty respectful.
Also, kudos to Bucher for not being afraid to say things like “I don’t know,” and the word “if.”
Timeless - The 2001-2003 NJ Nets
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nima3dmLrcw
The thing is
these guys rarely acknowledge the fact that the Nets are his #1 team. Bucher brings it up sometimes, but it’s almost an afterthought.
Oh well, we won’t get respect until we earn it I suppose.
Is suzanne (Maine) actually Sussman?!
It’s bad enough having to live in Maine, but also follow this team? This chick must hate herself.
by ItsAllNets on Jan 20, 2012 2:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Not Sussman
Relocated Jersey Girl. Maine is actually a wonderful place. Great for raising kids, but yes this team is killing me.
by Lady in Maine on Jan 20, 2012 2:43 PM EST up reply actions
Depends
I gave my husband a list of five towns and said we have to live in one of these towns if you’re gonna move me up there. The system we’re in is amazing.
by Lady in Maine on Jan 20, 2012 3:09 PM EST up reply actions
Damn Hedo is playing pretty well right now
14.5 PPG
4.9 APG
3.3 RPG
49.6% FG
47.8% 3PT
Starshon Brooks A.K.A the Swag Mamba
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jan 20, 2012 2:23 PM EST reply actions
Or maybe we don't fight taking on his contract
We do need a decent SF after all.
Why the Double Post w/ no Message?
Message stated that we do need a decent SF anyway.
Might not be too terrible to have him team up with Dwight here but
I think he needs ball to be effective and he will regress big time here like he did in the Phoenix because he’s not as effective with Nash/D-Will handling the ball.
I think he'll work fine with DWill
You always need at least 2 guys that can handle the ball on the court. More interesting would be to see if Brooks can play within the flow of the offense (if he’s not traded) or does he struggle with Hedo & DWill doing most of the ball handling.
It won't be long before DHoward demands a trade to the Nets.....
Stating that he wants to play on the same team as MarShon Brooks……….It won’t be long………
by NetFan48 on Jan 20, 2012 2:26 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
MarShon nicknames:
Wetwork
Cobra Clutch
Tech 9
Bravo
The Human Torch
Sorry I’m bored at work lol
by sour grapes on Jan 20, 2012 2:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Swag, keep dripping that Swagoo!
J-Kidd to D-Will
Did Brooks get Stevenson's playing time in return?
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by netsareboss on Jan 20, 2012 2:39 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Of course Knicks have to be in there.
Even though it really isn’t possible.
And Lakers.
But it’s ESPN, so for the most part it can be disregarded
by Tylerguy42 on Jan 20, 2012 3:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Broussard must be bored today
Though the teams mentioned are strong possibilities, I don’t think Broussard or any other writer truly give enough weight to the Nets chances of signing DWill without Dwight.
Nothing wrote in that article is wrong
I thought he analyzed the situation very evenly on all sides.
by ZR on Jan 20, 2012 3:43 PM EST up reply actions
Not seeing much new here.
Of course Deron has a plan in case Dwight doesnt become a reality. And by plan, I mean list.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 20, 2012 2:50 PM EST up reply actions
That report isn't garbage
It’s wholeheartedly correct and unbiased.
Going to the Knicks might be a stretch, but otherwise it’s a good article.
by ZR on Jan 20, 2012 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
Deron Williams’ first choice is to stay with the Nets and to build something special in Brooklyn
Why are people complaining about this?
So above any other situation, Dwight and Deron want to play together on the Nets and they’re FA next year? Cool.
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Man,
if Deron went to the Knicks the rivalry between Bk & NY would be huge.
"A little boy went out to play. When he opened his door, he saw the world. As he passed through the doorway, he caused a reflection. Evil was born. Evil was born, and followed the boy."
Never happening
Even if Melo was offered. No way. The Nets and Knicks haven’t made a trade since the 80’s I believe.
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by eLonepb on Jan 20, 2012 3:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
If I knew FOR SURE he was leaving
Then I’d want Melo+Chump for Dwill
But that is not the case.
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I can only imagine what DeShawn looks like...
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by BrooklynNets8 on Jan 20, 2012 2:48 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
Hell No
In no circumstances do you traded DWILL to the Knicks.
Let him walk or trade him to Dallas. F NY and F LA.
I would be ok with him gone.
Pass First PG
Swag
Draft SF
Draft PF
Lopez
Looks good to me.
by SIC One on Jan 20, 2012 2:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Rubio
MatchStick
Draft SF
Hump
Lopez
Dr. J~Super Buck~Draz~JKidd~Deron
What I wouldn't give for it to be '03 again
I dont like matchstick
seems degrading. Lighter?
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If I could get Rubio for him, I would.
Dr. J~Super Buck~Draz~JKidd~Deron
What I wouldn't give for it to be '03 again
Is Minnesotta on his list?
Case closed.
by Belarus4life on Jan 20, 2012 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
+1
Jersey Strong. Brooklyn Ready. 2012 Nets.
by JetsMetsNets on Jan 20, 2012 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
Melo is still a great player
and if you’re going to lose a star and can get one in return I think you do it.
Personally
I’d rather let him walk or trade him to Dallas for a pick & a trade exception.
Just what we’d want, a pissed off Melo cuz we stolez hiz Knickerbozxer jerzey
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He's on a talented team with a bad system
His past record with the Nuggets speaks for itself. He just needs to be the man on any team.
by ZR on Jan 20, 2012 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
More of what I put up top
NYDNInterNets: Dwight’s already sensitive about stealing the “Superman” nickname, doesn’t want to follow career path. And Shaq keeps degrading Dwight
NYDNInterNets: To explain previous tweet, one reason Dwight is hesitant about L.A. is because he doesn’t want to follow in Shaq’s footsteps. …
NYDNInterNets: When Shaq talks, the Nets smile. …
"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."
by Atronic on Jan 20, 2012 3:00 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
As I recall it was a joke forgot what really happened tho
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Regarding Hat
He knew people would start bugging over it
"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."
Watch this D12 going in on Shaq I honestly don't think Howard wants to go to LA that cloud would be over him his whole career
Shaq will start chirping if he doesn’t get any rings.
NYDNInterNets: Here’s the latest, http://t.co/tcnacPHh
"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't add salary
Until the Howard fiasco is settled.
realgm says that the jazz are trying to trade harris
we should trade farmar for him what you people think?
Harris is finished more of a lateral and might a backwards move
"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 would make that trade. It is a possibility we have to leave open. Deron for melo I pull the trigger.
Harris
Marshon
Melo
Davis
Lopez
...
KBergCBS Ken Berger
Funny that people think Utah trading D-Will to NJ 72 hours after the report he was angling for NY somehow repudiated that report.
I think it's fine.
no, Deron himself "repudiated' that report when he called you Hamburger
NBA beat writers: when in need of a scoop, just say someone wants to go to the Knicks.
by sheepareevil on Jan 20, 2012 3:15 PM EST up reply actions
Nobody like Hamburger
KBergCBS: thank you, may I have another? "@BrianD1010 @KBergCBS That article is awful.. just like ur reporting!"
"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."
Nice lol he's so defensive
Guess he knows some bull went along with his writing.
"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."
Wow damn shame how Netsdaily reacted....
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@NetsDaily yeah Fanatical which I am not but don’t try to rumble with those who support your site, you simply took my comment the wrong way
yeah but what did "Truckyocouch" say that waranted that type of response?
IMO Netsdaily owes this guy an appology because he made it clear he was a Nets supporter as well who supported the site but Netsdaily took his comment out of context like he was a knickfan
dude you should know NI by now... that's how he rolls.
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No, he went too far
Called him a Knicks fan; no man deserves that.
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oh well Nets daily still got roasted just off of the "Why so serious?" reference haha!
MarShon is gonna have a hard time winning rookie of the year just based on the fact that Rubio has to media’s eye overall
Depends if he drops a 30 plus point game
Then the media will be all over him.
"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."
Saw this article...
If true very disappointing. I was holding out hope Deron might sign anyway seeing the potential of this franchise with or without Dwight. But clearly, I was being naive.
It will suck being on the other side of the fence as a franchise held hostage should the nets strike out on Dwight.
by orecchio14 on Jan 20, 2012 3:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Saw this article...
If true very disappointing. I was holding out hope Deron might sign anyway seeing the potential of this franchise with or without Dwight. But clearly, I was being naive.
It will suck being on the other side of the fence as a franchise held hostage should the nets strike out on Dwight.
by orecchio14 on Jan 20, 2012 3:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
If he goes, he goes
What can you do? Dwight wants to come to the Nets because of Deron. That’s why it was a good trade.
Can’t help situations like Lopez going down with an injury or an 84 year old cantankerous CEO.
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cantakerous owner rather
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I still think Dwight & Deron is going to happen
They have a plan to play together and they still can no matter WHAT team Dwight is on, after March 15th.
But if it doesn’t work out, then he can take his grumpy butt off to Dallas.
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Yeah I mean not even the team starting off horribly has wavered D12
Doesn’t seem anything will he wants what he wants, LA is starting to looking even more distant in D12s mind, too much negative energy over there right now.
"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."
So do I...nothing has changed that would change my opinion on the situation
If they want to play together in a major market, Howard will be a Net either by March or by the summer. It has to end eventually.
by ZR on Jan 20, 2012 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
If he goes..
How can this be considered a successful trade? Not saying I wasn’t for it at the time..but 2 top 3 picks and Devin Harris for a lockout shortened rental of Deron?
If Deron leaves this is one of the worst trades in the history of the franchise and you cannot argue otherwise…
by orecchio14 on Jan 20, 2012 3:30 PM EST via mobile reply actions
true but who knows if the nets would have picked kanter
by netsfanallday on Jan 20, 2012 3:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
or even if we would have gotten that pick
because the draft is RIGGED
by bronxbombers2 on Jan 20, 2012 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
Yes Harris is done..
Favors and Kanter could be busts..sure. But whose to say we would have even drafted Kanter?
Favors at 20 showing some potential plus whoever we would have taken 3rd would AT LEAST be valuable assets we’d have on the roster at reasonable rookie contracts. The argument is silly.
This was a risky plan from the beginning and if it fails everyone involved deserves the axe.
by orecchio14 on Jan 20, 2012 3:36 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Favors is a good kid and has all the tools to be good
but so far he has just shown flashes
Kanter looks like a role player to me.
Harris has been done for years now.
If we keep Dwill, it’s a good trade for us.
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If we had to do the Draft over, Brooks would have been taken in the top 3 so we really didnt lose that pick
Starshon Brooks A.K.A the Swag Mamba
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jan 20, 2012 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
Wed have Brooks and
ANOTHER top 3 pick. With a gm who has a knack at getting the right guy.
by orecchio14 on Jan 20, 2012 3:40 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Sure, if Deron leaves
But right now Dwight Howard wants to be on the Nets, and it’s his far away #1 choice. That would NOT be a scenario under any circumstances if we did not have Deron.
With Deron, we have a shot of the best PG / C duo since Magic and Kareem.
So at this point, still a great trade.
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hamberger's tweets/article
@KBergCBS That article is awful.. just like ur reporting!
thank you, may I have another? "@BrianD1010 @KBergCBS That article is awful.. just like ur reporting!"
that was his response, so i hit him with this gem!!
@KBergCBS of course, i always offer seconds… is that a hamberger?? or should i just ask D-Will?? Seriously that article is trash!
by EliteNets on Jan 20, 2012 3:33 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
D12 doesn't want to be there
Not a big Market.
"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."
did it say LA is dwights first choice?
does he not remember all of the people saying NETS are his first choice to play with deron or does he just ignore that fact?
by netsyankees4life on Jan 20, 2012 3:40 PM EST up reply actions
This is the reason why we cant take a chance and lose dwight to another tean willing to trade for him
Get it done and take no chances
by netsfanallday on Jan 20, 2012 3:39 PM EST via mobile reply actions
My prediction...
We give up Brook, Brooks, picks, Okur and salary for Dwight and Turk.
Starting five: Deron/Morrow/Turk/Hump/Dwight
This team can do damage.
I would do whatever it takes to keep Marshon
He is a very special player. I would do brook, picks and try to get in a 3rd team in. But if it was the only way to get dwight DO IT NOW!!!
I can see it now
30 for 30…the dynasty that neverwas..
What if I told you a Russian Billionaire had a Blueprint for Greatness..
What if I told you a full-season lockout almost made that happen..
by orecchio14 on Jan 20, 2012 3:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
NETS should not trade marshon!!!!!
file:///C:/Users/adam92/Downloads/No.jpg
They definitely should not trade him...
Good scorer (possible great one day), for a cheap price over the next 3-4 years
Do you think the jazz would be interested in being part of a 3 way deal for nets and magic?
They can give up favors and kanter to magic and receive lopez, nets give up lopez to jazz and picks to magic and receive dwight. Finally magic give up dwight and receive nets picks plus favors and kanter
by netsfanallday on Jan 20, 2012 3:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Orlando
Not looking to rebuild
by orecchio14 on Jan 20, 2012 3:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
you guys see
that berger also says magic really want to get nash to make a run this year
by netsyankees4life on Jan 20, 2012 3:59 PM EST reply actions
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by netsareboss on Jan 20, 2012 4:00 PM EST reply actions 26 recs
this awesome
but i’m afraid you posted too late in the thread to get the rec’s you deserve.
by sheepareevil on Jan 20, 2012 4:04 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah it always takes me time
Id post it in the new thread but it would be off topic
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Love it
Awesome. Especially last photo.
Don't stop moving.
by NetsCanDoIt on Jan 25, 2012 12:18 AM EST up reply actions
Starshon already among the best SG's in the NBA
Here is how I rank the top SG
Teir 1 – These guys all have championships and have played in multiple Finals but are starting to slow down due to multiple injuries and age
1. Kobe – Kobe still deserves the top spot but he is getting old
2. Wade – Will his style of play slow him down over the next 3 years
3. Manu – still putting in work but is out for ay least 6 weeks
4. R Allen – 15.6 PPG on a godly 55.9% 3pt. Ray is still the man
Teir 2
5. Joe Johnson – Solid player but should have made it to Teir 1 by now
6. Harden – A year younger then Swag. Will OKC be able to keep him long term?
7. Brooks – He gets better and better each game
8. E Gordon – I feel he is overrated. He has been injured all season.
Teir 3 – The Volume Shooters
9. M Ellis – 40.6% FG 24.6% 3pt
10 K Martin – 40.4% FG 31.1% 3pt
11 Thornton – 40% FG 34.2% 3pt
In the Next 3 years Brooks can be a top 3 SG in the NBA with Kobe, Wade, Allen, and Manu fading out. We will be fine with or without DWill if we keep Brooks and Lopez to go with our Draft picks and Cap space
Starshon Brooks A.K.A the Swag Mamba
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jan 20, 2012 4:12 PM EST reply actions
It's still early to judge him, and I don't think Harden is that good
2012 Lineup: D-Will - Brooks - AK47 - Lopez - D12... Book it!
what about this 3 team dwight trade?
Orlando get:
Mehmet Okur, Ray Allen, Jordan Farmar, Brook Lopez
Nets get:
Justin Harper, Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu
Boston get:
Anthony Morrow, Ryan Anderson, Damian James, Sundiata Gaines
There would most likely be picks involved but i’m too lazy to sort it all out
Orlando would never do that as assembled
maybe with a few picks… but they’re not looking to get rid of Anderson
by bronxbombers2 on Jan 20, 2012 6:06 PM EST up reply actions
Ladies and gentlemen.......Here are.....
YOOOOOUUUUUR BROOKLYN BROOKS……
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