Birthday Boy Still No. 3 in Rankings
MarShon Brooks turns 23 Thursday and he's resting up, hoping his sore achilles will be good enough to challenge Kyrie Irving Friday night in Cleveland. Irving is currently at the top of the rookie rankings, just one Ricky Rubio ahead of Brooks in two of the three big rankings. Chandler Parsons sneaks up in the third.
Of Brooks, ESPN's David Thorpe writes, "Any time a rookie performs as well as Brooks has, it's a surprise, even if he was the top pick in the draft. But what Brooks is doing as a late first-round pick is stunning ... Right now, it looks like the Celtics will live to regret not drafting him and trading the pick to the Nets." And Thorpe has him ranked fourth.
Sebastian Pruiti, on Grantland, says nice things of Brooks' offense, but hammers him on his "matador defense ... It wasn't good enough for your JV coach, and it isn't good enough in the NBA." Drew Packham at NBA.com worries about his achilles, but calls him, "one of the most consistent rookie scorers".
- NBA -- Biggest rookie surprises - David Thorpe - ESPN Insider
- NBA Rookie Rankings III, including Kyrie Irving, Ricky Rubio, and more - Sebastian Pruiti - Grantland
- What Happened to You, Jimmer Fredette? - Sebastian Pruiti - Grantland
- Rookie Ladder - What's Up, Jimmer? - Drew Packham - NBA.com
- NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Kyrie Irving, Ricky Rubio Ride Pick-And-Roll To Top - Rohan Cruyff - SB Nation
- That's Our Boy - Nick Aiken - The Cowl
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brooks defense has not been that bad..where does this guy come off saying that?
by JJ_22 on Jan 26, 2012 2:29 PM EST via mobile reply actions
its not good.
itrs pretty effortless. He doesnt slide his feet. cant really keep up with the defender. goes for fakes and doesnt really keep his eye on the players body but rather he just goes where the ball goes.
All things that he can overcome with effort and practice.
marshon has been good @getting steals& poking away loose balls. plus hes gotten a few blocks. i havent really seen him get torched though. the only mistake is that he forgets to cover the backcourt after he shoots and tries to get the offensive rebound
by JJ_22 on Jan 26, 2012 3:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
That's his biggest problem....
….his eyes are always on the ball, and he tries too hard to steal and block, thereby getting beat again and again, especially on fast breaks. Yes, he gets to pad his stats a bit, but that’s not what defense is about.
Watch his breakdown and videos
It’s a fair criticism. Morrow played better D than I’ve seen from Marshon for most of the year.
by Anthony Perez on Jan 26, 2012 2:44 PM EST up reply actions
he watched him
and released it was nothing to write home about, only to write bad about.
by Andrew Flynn on Jan 26, 2012 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
If he doesn't, tell him he should
He needs to know how much Net fans appreciate him.
by ZR on Jan 26, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
happy birthday marshon!
im pretty sure the celtics made the pick for us, they didnt actually plan of drafting swag for themselves
by Nets2410 on Jan 26, 2012 2:33 PM EST via mobile reply actions
If your reading this
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Happy Birthday MarShon......We'llkeep you at 23......
I think that Marshon plays pretty darn good ‘D’……Soon he will start inserting himself more and with his long arms and quickness he’ll lead the league in steals…….
IK this is ESPN BUT
for the playoff odds, they put us above the Knicks
http://espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/playoffodds
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atleast were
like 11th seed or something
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intresting
projected us to win 28, but the best possible scenario has us winning 45.
meaning
based on what we’ve seen, this is probably a 28 win team. but if Brook comes back and he and Deron absolutely go off, we could get into the 40s
by bronxbombers2 on Jan 26, 2012 2:55 PM EST up reply actions
i don't think Hollinger takes into account trades
because then he could assume that Dwight and Deron are traded to Miami and create a big 5 lol
by bronxbombers2 on Jan 26, 2012 3:06 PM EST up reply actions
but dwill and d12 in jersey is realistic and likely
big 5, not so much…. at all lol
Remember thEres only 66 games this season
by njnets8 on Jan 26, 2012 3:43 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Best and worst are complete bull
dont even look at those.
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interesting
our worst is as low as the Knicks, but we have a higher best possible scenario. very interesting…
by bronxbombers2 on Jan 26, 2012 2:56 PM EST up reply actions
But when you see
Sixers have the second possible odds to win Championship, you know something is wrong with that calculation. And it also has two eastern conference teams making finals (Bulls and Sixers).
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second best possible
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where does it say Sixers and Bulls making finals?
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Look at the odds of making finals
Bulls and Sixers have the highest %.
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No the description says odds of making finals
anyway this is garbage.
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just to the people that don't know
this is based on hollinger’s formulas and changes every day. it’s not a past prediction or anything.
decent arguement. The west is tight
the race for eighth will be a nail biter
Wow that article on Jimmer is incredible
He looks ATROCIOUS.
I knew that he was the next Adam Morrison
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"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.
Good reference
Can’t believe people thought Jimmer would be that good in the NBA. Best upside – JJ Redick.
by ZR on Jan 26, 2012 5:55 PM EST up reply actions
i know
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 26, 2012 5:43 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
Jimmer has a looooong way to go to be as good as Brooks has been so far.
But there are several players taken in the lottery who we could say that about: Knight, Biyombo, Vesely, Thompson, Kemba. Heck, even Shumpert (who is somehow ranked in the top 5/top 10 of all these things despite the fact that he can’t score and is a huge liability on that end).
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
Does anyone think marshon will be an all-star in the future
I think he will be borderline…but his maturity and bbiq give him a chance to elevate his game to star
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by LBJOSH on Jan 26, 2012 3:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I think he will be
Definitely in the discussion. The problem is that East is STACKED with guards right now.
by Anthony Perez on Jan 26, 2012 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
i think he's going to be the next paul pierce...
with those kobe-like moves..this kid can ball
True Articles
Yes, the Nets defense has been so much better with him out. Hate to say it, but he is not good, yet. They, even Farmar are better . If he can learn to defend or learn to want to defend he will be something. On the offense, the kid is awesome and I have missed his ability to just flat out break people down and score. Let’s hope Avery and DWill can get after him, b/c it was d that won that game last night as much as the offense. Shelden
Bucks need a backup center with Bogut out for likely a few weeks again.
Petro to the rescue? Maybe save another 1-2 million in cap space?
I wouldn’t give them Sheldon Williams.
Pick. Second rounder is better than Petro
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We'd have to give up a pick to unload him
Depending on the pick, it might be worth it. Livingston’s contract has a team option for next year.
Eddie Johnson's top 25
http://hoopshype.com/columns/johnson/the-top-25-nba-players
11. Deron Williams (11) – Williams is the strongest point guard in the league. When he makes up his mind to straight gangster his opponent, no guard can deal with him. What makes him great is his ability to stay in the game and give his team whatever it needs. A little flustered currently in regards to his team, but patience will let him know he is in the right place.
by Andres B on Jan 26, 2012 3:42 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
Ja volim
"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 26, 2012 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
ESPN-Insider writers continue to feed Knicks with false hope.
Nick Borges says Nash could end up with Knicks (implies with Phoenix trading him).
As I replied to the Insider story:
It is physically impossible to trade Nash to the Knicks because it would require to give Phoenix 11.7/1.5 = $7.8 million in salary. Knicks have nothing close to that to offer Phoenix since most of their salary is tied up in 3 players.
Since Phoenix is going to trade Nash by March 15, they will likely send him somewhere where they can get a young player and draft pick(s) along with an expiring contract. The other team would only do this if they could sign Nash for at least 1 or 2 additional years.
Nash will NOT be a Knick.
They Can't . Salaries don't match.
Knicks are screwed.
Nash is getting 11 million.
Knicks season is resting on someone with a herniated disc, which can never get much better.
Once mistake and Barron Davis will be retired. Knicks fans not being told the risk.
Funny how the Celtics still get heat for not drafting Brooks
they probably would have drafted someone else if we didn’t tell them who to draft
hmm Eric Gordon didn't accept the Hornets' 4-year extension
I wonder if Billy noticed it, and if he’s somebody we may look at in the summer
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 3:52 PM EST reply actions
he is probably searching for a max deal
and I guess the pacers really want him
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 3:57 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks Indy for beaating the Bulls
Bulls are a buch of SORE LOSERS!
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
how are bulls sore losers? the way indy celebrated after the game was like they were winning the nba finals
celebrating in the locker room and on the court, bush league, bulls will win the east.
by Andrew Flynn on Jan 26, 2012 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
I could see a mini winning streak! Maybe I'm nuts ...
@Cleveland (we should Win)
Toronto (we have to beat them just because)
@Indiana (They are due to lose one from a team like us)
Detroit (Should be a W)
Minnesota (Whoop Rubio with D-Will; Love will not get his Ribs easy with Hump there)
Of course we can lose them all, but I have a good feeling about the above.
by d2d on Jan 26, 2012 4:03 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I have doubts with Indy
we always seem to get lose to Indy
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ahh the joy of winning changes everything!
best case, we beat cleveland, toronto, detriot and minnesota…worst case, lose them all
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
lol knicks fans still say they are championship contenders WHAT A JOKE
by netsyankees4life on Jan 26, 2012 4:05 PM EST reply actions
Lol what happened to Alec Burks?
Wasn’t he supposed to be the top 2 guard in the draft?
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by netsareboss on Jan 26, 2012 4:18 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
funny thing is i was just watching this games highlights and just passed this part
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use the direct link url
whyd u cal it Dwill fail?
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think he did it on purpose as a subtle taunt
and refs werent paying attention
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 26, 2012 5:46 PM EST up reply actions
Chandler Parsons
How can a guy who is playing 17 minutes a game and scoring 7 a game be ranked ahead of Marshon?
he's pretty good
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
He's has been playin with a lot of energy, intensity and mainly good defense
2012 Lineup: D-Will - Brooks - AK47 - Lopez - D12... Book it!
yea we could use that mioso right about now
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
he can become really good once his shot starts falling.
2012 Lineup: D-Will - Brooks - AK47 - Lopez - D12... Book it!
he had that funny dunk on Javale Mcgee though
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 26, 2012 5:46 PM EST up reply actions
yeah, his points have pretty much come from dunks and layups
but he’s atempting 2.5 treys for game, with a low 0.250 percentage. Once that 3pt shot gets better he will be very good.
2012 Lineup: D-Will - Brooks - AK47 - Lopez - D12... Book it!
Congrats SWAGO, If you are not fully recovered, don't play man
when I look at him, I see Kevin Martin and McGrady thin legs, and makes me think he’s injury prone like those guys who have been injuried all their career.
Brooks has to get bulkier, to prevent better the injuries.
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Dont know if this was posted yet
From John Hollinger’s ESPN chat-
Billy King (New Jersey)
One game behind the Knicks? Two games out of Playoffs? All this without Brook Lopez?Things aren’t looking as bad as I thought after week 2, huh?
John Hollinger (12:28 PM)
I’m as amazed as you are. I went to New Jersey’s first two home games and they looked ridiculously bad; in fact they never held a lead in either game. Between the awfulness of the East and their own mini-recovery, they still have a real shot at postseason.
lol at the name
fail
Billy King (New Jersey)
One game behind the Knicks? Two games out of Playoffs? All this without Brook Lopez?Things aren’t looking as bad as I thought after week 2, huh?
John Hollinger (12:28 PM)
I’m as amazed as you are. I went to New Jersey’s first two home games and they looked ridiculously bad; in fact they never held a lead in either game. Between the awfulness of the East and their own mini-recovery, they still have a real shot at postseason.
Postseason is a stretch IMO, but crazier thing have happened.
You tell me HOW?
1.Miami
2. Chicago
3. Indiana
4. Atlanta
5. Boston
6. Nix
7. Philly
8. Orlando
(No particular order …. who do we bump out of 8th?)
Do you really think so, or this half joke half hate?
I would love that if it happened, would be happy camper like there is “no tomorrow”. I don’t see it though !!!
Look at the Red Sox
The Knicks may have talent but until they fire Dantoni they are GARBAGE. Better than us, but still garbage,
only way we make it
is if knicks and boston stay under .500, which I don’t think happens
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
good point, they are one injury away ...
And with so many injuries in this crazy season, coupled with us potentially getting D12. Dream is not out of reach.
But as things stand, I don’t see us making it.
Its not that theyre bad
its just that I think age is going against them tis year. too many games per week for them + we’ll be getting Lopez back soon.
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hmm i think (in order)
Knicks: they just need to keep doing what theyre doing to secure us a playoff spot lol
Boston: If injuries continue to plague them, they could very well miss the offseason
Atlanta: even though theyve been playing well, the horford injury will catch up with them
Philly: i really dont see them keeping there momentum
Philly is playoff team
Atlanta is like a 6th seeder
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With or without a Howard trade?
I can see Orlando nosediving if they trade Howard. It’ll also be interesting to see if Boston blows it up. Ainge has been seriously considering it. Atlanta is missing Horford. One more significant injury, and they could really start reeling.
Point is a lot can change, especially around the deadline.
knicks and boston are not going to finish that high
especially if Rondo’s elbow doesnt heal up quick
also I expect ATL to start dropping as not having Horford should start to bite them back
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 26, 2012 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
How is it a stretch?
I don’t think people realize what getting Brook means. Let me explain. Brook changes EVERYTHING. This team is built around a presence in the post. Brooks, Williams, Morrow, Okur are all great shooters and double teaming Lopez will lead to it raining threes from outside. Don’t double and Brook he will take advantage down low.
Brook will bring in his talent and make the entire offense better. All these players will get great looks as a result of Lopez’s presence down low.
yep somebody posted this
when hollinger has something good to say then that usually is a good sign lol
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 4:22 PM EST up reply actions
it truly pains me to see al ianazzone being quoted by posting and toasting :(
he was a great beat writer for us
by YOUNG NET on Jan 26, 2012 4:30 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Andy Vasquez and Bondy were really into the game last night kinda like fans.
"Beware the Ides of March."
yea but the coverage we got from Al was unmatchable.
loved his blog
I still follow
but may need to unfollow just because of his avatar. Creepy.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Jan 26, 2012 4:44 PM EST up reply actions
Stopped following him awhile back
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I love how
in the Pruiti article when he bags on Marshon’s defense the example in his video has Brooks guarding KD and Monta those guys are pretty much will beat any guy sticking them. Marshon’s defense has been spotty but he’s had great defensive plays.
by baronkadonk on Jan 26, 2012 4:30 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Not to argue semantics but..
Skills are abilities acquired through training and practice. But you’re right he has intangibles and abilities that can not be taught
by SovietBrooklyn on Jan 26, 2012 4:48 PM EST up reply actions
Atlantic Division !!! Didn't we have the worst schedule of all of them !!!
Philadelphia 12 6
Boston 7 9 4.0
New York 7 11 5.0
New Jersey 6 13 6.5
Toronto 6 13 6.5
bostons only played 16 games?
got some catching up to do
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Not only is out schedule 7th hardest thus far
http://espn.go.com/nba/stats/rpi/_/sort/SOS
But we’ve also had to deal with:
- 12 of our 19 games have been on the road
- We’ve played 5 back-to-backs and 1 back-to-back-to-back
by Anthony Perez on Jan 26, 2012 5:34 PM EST up reply actions
thanks for posting this, wanted to know this stuff
that means we might improve when the schedule gets easier!
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
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hmmm
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Nicolas Batum’s agent is furious, plans to “look at the other 29 teams” before negotiating again with the Blazers dlvr.it/17S338
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 26, 2012 4:58 PM EST reply actions
danggg
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
would LOVE to get him
too bad we don’t have the assets to get him :(
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by JerseysFinest. on Jan 26, 2012 5:07 PM EST up reply actions
Well put. lol
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
not to worry because imagine if Billy could get him and Gordon as RFA's this summer
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 26, 2012 5:50 PM EST up reply actions
No Swag
Swag > E Gordon
Starshon Brooks A.K.A the Swag Mamba
by DWILL-of-the-GODZ on Jan 26, 2012 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
haha c'mon
marShon is good but not better than Gordon when healthy
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 6:56 PM EST up reply actions
gordon will prolly end up on the pacers
by Andrew Flynn on Jan 26, 2012 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
Gordon to the PAcers so they play Paul George at SF
maybe they move Granger. I’d like him at SF.
lol, hahn still has his moments
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by Dep on Jan 26, 2012 5:12 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Brooks likes the nickname SWAG
http://netsarescorching.com/2012/01/25/marshon-brooks-likes-the-nickname-swag/
If you click the link some fans on Twitter (not sure if it’s a ND poster) asked him if he likes the nickname Swag. his response was:
@Marshon2 How do you like Swag as a nickname?
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Ali Tahir
@uatt327 I like I like…
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@Marshon2
Marshon S. Brooks
Lol too late dude
and thats me :)
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hahaha
nice one netsareboss. sorry i’ve been busy lately on the road so couldn’t even watch that great win vs sixers. i dvr’d it though.
why was I not invited on this roadtrip?
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that whole scenario had me laughing especially what kobe was saying
"I love my Ducks (wait 'til you see my O)"
Hey!
Don’t touch my trade piece for Dwight
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HHAHAHAHAHA
CP3 is like "Don’t touch my head or I’ll touch urs! Nvm, your too tall
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I love how CP3 walks away in the end
“Foul ref?”
haha jk
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CP3 said Gasol was soft
thats what started it
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by JerseysFinest. on Jan 26, 2012 7:55 PM EST up reply actions
Brooks is not just getting a lucky 15 points a game. He has an incredible offensive repertoire in terms of pulling up off the dribble and exploding to the game. His ability in the post really impresses me. He’s a great player down low because hes very crafty.
He really has a great offensive game and shows potential to be a consistent 22-25 ppg type of player
Exciting
Marshon brings an electricity on the offensive side when he plays. He is a lot of fun to watch and could pan out to be the best nets draft pick in the last 5-10 years.
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Both SG's, Both played for Nets.
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by BrooklynNets8 on Jan 26, 2012 6:14 PM EST up reply actions
hopefully one learns to play d and wins a ring in his lifetime.
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yessir
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KOBE BRYANT IS/WAS/WILL ALWAYS BE BETTER A BETTER BASLETBALL PLAYER THAN STEPHEN GRAHAM.
Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
by YoungMoney24 on Jan 26, 2012 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
opening in brooklyn if no dwight
Dwill
Brooks
Batum
Hump
Lopez
6th Man: Mayo
Morrow, Wallace, Jwill, SheWill
do we compete?
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
crash
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by YoungMoney24 on Jan 26, 2012 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
how do you figure we steal away portlands two small forwards?
I can see a signing of Batum, but not sure how we get G-Wall
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
we distract Portland with shiny objects
"Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa." -- Casey Stengel
by calling all toasters on Jan 26, 2012 7:37 PM EST up reply actions
sub in Gaines for DWill there
since DWill is going to join his guy wherever
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by calling all toasters on Jan 26, 2012 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
don't forget the lottery pick: MKG
Plan A all the way: Brook, Brooks, Dwill, Dwight and MKG
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3-63
http://espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/playoffodds
Did anybody see the bobcats worse case scenario LOL!
Tre
by Treshawn on Jan 26, 2012 7:03 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Our best projected is 45-21
So I think that’s what he means?
That millisecond you're sure you're going to die when you lean back in your chair a little too far.
oh finish the year at 39-8
i thought he meant our record would be that. Cuz we already lost 13 games and those dont equal 66 games…
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why would they do that if hes there main part of their rebuilding process?
by BrooklynKid19 on Jan 26, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
A total rebuild
move Jennings for a top pick in the 2012 draft and maybe get a team to take a bad contract like Gooden.
out for the year?
i saw “at least 2 weeks”
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions
you are right they might move people, dunno if jennings is who they move but the guy needs to work on hitting his shots more frequently he has horrible games
by Andrew Flynn on Jan 26, 2012 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
You move Jennings + a bad contract
and you get a lotto pick in the 2012 draft + they have their own pick which will also be a lotto pick.
Bogut has never been reliable. That’s a playoffs spot that has just opened up.
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Def good for us. They still going to fight under Skiles.
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by D Will to Succeed on Jan 26, 2012 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
OT: anybody see The Association: Denver Nuggets
cool cool stuff, interesting to see the inside of how a team is made/run
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 7:19 PM EST reply actions
I wish the NBA did a show along the lines of Hard Knocks...
I saw an Association with the Celtics that was pretty good also. Would like to see more
yea it's really similar to hard knocks
they showed alot of the Nuggs GM dealing with Nene, Melo, and getting Rudy Fernandez and Coroy Brewer. It was really cool to see how a GM works the phones
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 7:52 PM EST up reply actions
off topic z feature on sb nation
Any suggestions on fixing the Z feature to go to next post. Mine recently stopped working.
Thanks
had to put this somewhere: from posting and toasting
douglas, walker, and balkman for gordon.
I think that would be enough. Gordon is leaving anyway and they get some talent for him.
If we get him, I say sign Gilbert Arenas to play point/sg and cut lin or bibby to sign kmart and jr smith to come off the bench
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typical knick fan garbage, oh hes gonna leave anyway so they might as well take 3 sub par players for an all star level player
by Andrew Flynn on Jan 26, 2012 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
the best part is that they don't seem to understand the concept of RFAs
by mbspam17 on Jan 26, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
And no team in the league
can possibly offer better than those 3 studs.
by NetsKiNG on Jan 26, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
it's their version of
farmar, petro, and a pick
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 7:36 PM EST up reply actions
nope, farmar petro pick>>>> douglas balkman walker
and that’s saying a lot, because farmar, petro, and a pick is pretty near worthless
okay..
you are comparing poo and pee here, both aren’t attractive
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
you're right.
point is, they’re even more delusional than we are
hahaha yea
their team would still be flawed even with gordon. Can’t stay healthy and he is a scorer, just like Melo and Amare. They need a PG!
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by lemmetakeutodamovies on Jan 26, 2012 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
but Farmar + multiple picks beats all
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smh i sam that crap to
the knicks fan live in another world
They don't think before they post
Why NO take that garbage for a really good, young talented player who was used in a trade for Chris Paul? Their ignorance is at a new level.
i am so bored
Felton
Brooks
Batum
Hump
Lopez
With the bench of mayo, morrow, shewill, gilchrist and stevenson could be our roster
smh
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by YoungMoney24 on Jan 26, 2012 7:58 PM EST up reply actions
Wow
Check this out: http://forums.prosportsdaily.com/showthread.php?t=689850
Apparently the Knicks could get Dwight for Melo and Chandler and then swing Amare for Deron Williams SMH
The sad part is that a respected Bulls fan started the topic. One Knicks fan thinks Melo is worth m,ore so he proposed sending Melo to NJ for Deron and MarShon Brooks cuz Melo is elite and Deron isnt.
Even worse is that fans of other teams dont disagree. Nets get no respect.
Marshon VS Iman: Bring the rivalry on my nuiikkkass!!!
by WR3 on Jan 26, 2012 7:56 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
One Knicks fan thinks Melo is worth m,ore so he proposed sending Melo to NJ for Deron and MarShon Brooks cuz Melo is elite and Deron isnt.
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For those looking ahead to free agency, workers will e installing final seats and scoreboard in early July if players want a tour. #Nets
Nice
Maybe a tour would make it feel more “real.”
by dwill8brooklynbound on Jan 26, 2012 8:04 PM EST up reply actions
he just cuts everyone off from talking and acts like he knows everything
More MarShon Please
by kory raymond on Jan 26, 2012 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
especially when talking about big men
i don’t think charles likes him
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shaq is saying he thinks Bynum is the best C in the league because of offense…
Brook Lopez?
"Beware the Ides of March."
Shaq is just entertainment
like how you treat Sheridan. He’s there to unintentionally entertain you
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i still hate his guts and the lakers
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by kory raymond on Jan 26, 2012 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
who is that?
he plays for the nets? if he ain’t deron williams he is irrelevant
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i think shaq is gonna convince dwight not to join the lakers
just so he doesnt have to hear about it the rest of his career on TNT lmao
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 26, 2012 8:17 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
Shaq needs to hang up this Superman thing...he looks plain pathetic complaining about it every time.
I don’t know any man, no matter their age that complain about someone stealing there nickname. Thank God there is no one else in the world named Shaquile O’neal …lol
Watchin Magic - Celtics right now..
Dwight has 2 fouls in the first 5 min. Complaining on every play to the refs.
As dominant as he can be, there are still a lot of flaws in his game. He really needs to mature.
So Boston crushes Orlando, Dwight acknowledge’s how great the Boston organization is. What does he say after watching that first quarter? Haha.
Yi does everything Anderson can do, plus Yi gives us global marketing exposure!!!!
Nets, a world class global basketball brand!!!
Go Yi!!!!
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by 3ptChucker on Jan 26, 2012 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Between Yi and Najera, we have 80% of world population wearing Nets reversible jerseys!!!
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lmaoooooooooooooooo
i doubt most of these posters were around long enough to get this
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 26, 2012 8:48 PM EST up reply actions
And all those Yi haters are racists
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some were
and they showed it.
"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.
Sad, very sad
But not altogether surprising.
by brother_rat on Jan 26, 2012 10:28 PM EST up reply actions
haha glad someone got that
More MarShon Please
by kory raymond on Jan 26, 2012 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Umm we did draft him lol
Not sure if this was sarcasm. Also not sure if anyone heard but Kris Humphries will be on the DIY show Man Caves tomorrow. Link-
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/gameon/post/2012/01/bachelor-pad-check-out-kris-humphries-new-man-cave-kim-kardashian-nba-new-jersey-nets/1
the Celtics appear to be toast
"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.
way too early to write them off
And I doubt they care much about their seed… They are too old to excel in a shortened season, but I think they have more than enough to get the 7/8 seed.
by Jack Handy Jr on Jan 26, 2012 9:25 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
in which case the bulls or heat will make quick work of them
by Andrew Flynn on Jan 26, 2012 9:26 PM EST up reply actions
As they would with any 7/8 seed.
by Jack Handy Jr on Jan 26, 2012 9:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think the celtics will get it together if there isn't a trade
but their bench is weak, they are much older and danny ainge could break it the core at any time.
to clarify i don't think they are capable of serious contention anymore.
but they can still win games in the reg season
foul trouble?
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guyscheck the playoff odds
http://espn.go.com/nba/hollinger/playoffodds
Dwight or bust....
Superbowl or bust...
...
3rd time its been posted
but yeah we’re above the Knicks :)
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I read something along the lines a while back
If the Nets are in the playoff hunt come March look for them to sign Wilson Chandler.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
link?
"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.
idk wanted to know if it was real, i read it here on netsdaily.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
doubt it
1) we are over the cap by $2 million.
2) Chandler is an RFA, meaning no matter when he becomes a free agent again, Denver can match…and almost certainly will.
3) He needs a FIBA clearance letter from his Chinese team and that isn’t necessarily a given that he will get one before season ends.
"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.
It would be pretty good if they worked out a trade
Brook Lopez
Kris Humphries
Wilson Chandler
Marshon Brooks
Deron Williams
Now that’s a dangerous 8th seed.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
We have no cap space
Only way it works is a sign and trade with Denver and we send out multi year contracts to keep Dwight alive
by Jack Handy Jr on Jan 26, 2012 9:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
if they lose out on Howard
Damion James, Jordan Williams and 2 Picks for Chandler.
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
I doubt Chandler would sign for $3m
We need to match salary. I would do Petro, Shawne and farmar for Chandler and expirers
by Jack Handy Jr on Jan 26, 2012 9:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I like Brooks...
but Evan Turner is better and will have a better career. I can’t help but think that. Brooks has a ton of opportunities because this team is just not good. Throw him on another squad and it’s a completely different situation.
Happy Birthday, though.
That is both statistically inaccurate
And inaccurate from the eye test.
and also random…
by Anthony Perez on Jan 26, 2012 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
turner will not get the opportunity to succeed marshon will, he wont get the minutes, wont get the touches, wont get the abundance of shots, everyone in philly shares the ball and its been working, not just one guy scoring 20+ every night
by Andrew Flynn on Jan 26, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
actually you may be right IF howard and lopez return next year with dwill, will be less touches and shots for marshon for sure, dont think he will be going for 20 pts every night when hes the 4th option
by Andrew Flynn on Jan 26, 2012 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
or it's the opposite effect
i’m hoping offensive juggernaut. And Marshon will have no problems dumping the ball off to lopez who unlike Shelden williams won’t bobble the ball and let it fly out of bounds. Think about deron and Marshon having a big man with good hands to catch and finish.
evan turner is the worst 2 pick in recent memory
he doesn’t even pass the sniff test of looking like an NBA sg out there. he has the herky jerky dribbling style and he often chokes it up. Also can’t shoot and is unathletic. Marshon has the skillset of a 10 year veteran SG already lmao.
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 26, 2012 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
ahhh the anthony weiner defense
suuuuuuuuuure
by William_H_HOLLA on Jan 26, 2012 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
i swear

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just for lulz since its a slow off day

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by BEB on Jan 26, 2012 9:42 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
kris, it's choke the chicken, not the dog
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 26, 2012 10:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Guys is this right aside from Houston's pick if they make the playoffs
we might also have Golden State’s pick as well?
http://www.thesportsbank.net/nba-draft-stock-report/2012-nba-mock-draft-first-round-12612/
I don't think we protected our pick..
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try another site...
like nbadraft.net or similar…they have more updated information regarding who owes what picks to who.
Utah has that GS (top 7 protected I believe) pick now. Nets get Houston’s pick if they make the playoffs…in addition to Nets own 1st rounder.
by BKNfastbreak on Jan 26, 2012 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
Lol this?
http://www.netsdaily.com/2011/12/15/2638792/nets-waive-travis-outlaw-under-amnesty
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good days
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by YoungMoney24 on Jan 26, 2012 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
this was funny

Dwight or bust....
Superbowl or bust...
by D-Will2Nets on Jan 26, 2012 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
sarcasm?
Dwight or bust....
Superbowl or bust...
by D-Will2Nets on Jan 26, 2012 10:34 PM EST up reply actions
magic losing
HOW!?!?!
LMFAO
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Adam Morrison got his team multiple championships barely trying, if that's not a great player...I don't know who is.
E'Twaun Moore put
his foot up their backsides.
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by calling all toasters on Jan 26, 2012 11:03 PM EST up reply actions
I think Avery Bradley just lost his job. lol
"I think I’m the best point guard in the league. No reason. I just think I’m the best.’’-Deron Williams.
ROFL from posting and toasting
what are the chances we can trade balkman for petro?
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D-WILL ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
please let Isiah Thomas think this is a good idea
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Jan 27, 2012 12:45 AM EST up reply actions
Unfortunately
It doesn’t work cap wise. They’d have to throw in a cap filler like Jordan.
That being said, the Knicks aren’t that stupid. Even if they were, they’d never make a deal with the Nets.

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