Shelden Williams "Ouch" Moment
by Net Income on Jan 4, 2012 7:49 AM EST
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PrintIt's getting a lot of attention with some calling it the early favorite for NBA Photo of the Year and others seeing it as nothing more than another indication of the Nets' long-running status as a basketball joke: Julio Cortez's great photograph of a ball hitting Shelden Williams square in the face following what was a thunderous dunk.
Lost in all the merry-making is that the dunk in the second half of the Nets game vs. the Pacers was off a nifty pass from Deron Williams and one hell of a one-hand slam.
- Photo: Shelden Williams dunks the ball into his face, nobody is surprised - Kelly Dwyer - Ball Don't Lie
- Here’s your early contender for sports picture of 2012… - The Score
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it should though
He missed EVERY SHOT, including putback dunks. When the ball finally went in the basket for him, things STILL didn’t go his way, which is the story behind the Nets. Even with good moves, something bad always seems to happen
Dont believe around the world
Statement, around the world nets have a much better rep than in tri state area
by SunilP on Jan 4, 2012 8:39 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
wow this happens very often
Really????
speaking before you think can have severe consequences, however doing it in reverse can have beautiful results!
by Mike28Live on Jan 4, 2012 7:53 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Although entertaining !!!
We’re getting a thread for everything ….and YES, they all turn out to be D12 threads ….#amazing
lmao Sean got faced
You play to win the game!
by stevieboyNETS on Jan 4, 2012 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
Only negative press
Because he’s wearing a Nets uniform. It’s so sad that the Nets get criticized by EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE! lol
This is a common occurrence when dunking.
The Nets have always been a joke...
Even when they had Kidd and were making back to back Finals appearances, they were still (mostly) viewed as the best team in what was then a very weak Eastern Conference and were never given much of a chance of actually winning.
But at least Nets fans aren’t under any delusion when it comes to where they stand in the NBA universe. We aren’t like Knicks fans who pretend to be the NBA version of the Yankees or the Lakers East when they haven’t won a championship since 1973.
Want to change the negative press? Hire competent people to lead the franchise and win… win consistently. That’s the only thing that will change that perception.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
by TWilliAM on Jan 4, 2012 8:31 AM EST reply actions 5 recs
Agreed
but we did used to get SOME respect in the kidd – carter days …
When can i get my Dwight Howard Brooklyn Nets Jersey?
by AmbassadorAmeer on Jan 4, 2012 8:39 AM EST up reply actions
we got more respect during the KIDD/K-MART days.
at least i did
You play to win the game!
by stevieboyNETS on Jan 4, 2012 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
I hear you loud and clear...
but there have bee many joke franchises in the NBA.
The way the NBA is structured and the nature of the game itself seems to limit many teams from competing with the top teams.
How many teams in the NBA right now have never won a NBA championship ?
Los Angeles Clippers
Cleveland
Denver
Indiana
Memphis
Minnesota
New Jersey
New Orleans
Orlando
Phoenix
Toronto
Utah
Dallas never won until last year.
Hawks last won in 1958 and believe it or not the Kings in 1951, then known as the Rochester Royals.
Plus if you count teams like the Knicks that haven’t won a championship in almost 40 years you can see how tough it is to actually win a title in the NBA…
It's easier to make a joke about the Nets...
Because there are fewer fans around to defend them. The fact they’ve played second-fiddle to the Knicks in the metro area (and have been largely irrelevant in spite of their location) has made them an easy target. Hopefully, that all changes soon.
But outside of one very awesome trade for Jason Kidd, not very much has gone right… They lost Dr. J because of the Knicks (another reason to utterly loathe that franchise). They didn’t draft Kobe (and in general, have done a very poor job finding players in the draft). They had one of the worst seasons in NBA history and didn’t even win the lottery.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
But when we do have our rare runs of successful seasons…they are so exhilarating. Its EASY to be a Lakers fan…being a Nets fan is a true labor of love. All i want is to be competitive night in and night out with an exciting product on the floor. I dont care if we 5 stars or no stars. We need to recapture some of the Kidd era magic again.
by lezosamis on Jan 4, 2012 9:28 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
My sentiments exactly.
The Nets shall rise again… eventually… and that victory will be like sweet ambrosia from the bosom of the basketball gods.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
by TWilliAM on Jan 4, 2012 9:41 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Agree 100%...It takes a special type of fan to root for the Nets...
epecially nowadays with NBA League Pass available.
The Nets biggest problem as you stated is not getting “lucky” with their draft picks.
Our best draft pick in over 30 years might be Brook Lopez. I love Lopez but he’s not in that elite category as Hakeem, Jordan, Magic, Duncan, LeBron, Wade, Durant etc…
Without that stud superstar leading the way it makes life in the NBA very difficult. We were lucky 10 years ago when Dallas gave us Kidd and then Toronto handed us VC but that was pure luck in my opinion.
The problem I have with the Nets right now, is that they have bought into that title contender or bust mentality. There have been some decent and entertaining Nets teams in the past not counting the Kidd years, so I too would also like to see a competitive, decent team on the court but Nets new ownership and mangement are shooting for the stars. I hope they succeed even though I would of preferred building through the draft.
The thing is we’re not even Loveable losers. In sports there are loveable losers like the Cubs, Lions…Cavs after the departure of Lebron. Its like we are the whipping boy of the sports world. Thats why we’re all true fans. When we lose- we suck and people hate on us for sucking. When we win- people hate on us for being second fiddle to the knicks despite two trips to the finals. Im OK with that. Thats why we’re true fans- and not some hot air filled bandwagon jumpers like across the river.
btw phoenix gave us kidd, not dallas
by num1netsnut on Jan 4, 2012 4:46 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Don't know about Jersey but...
Can hardly get any news on the Nets in Brooklyn. Once they become BK Nets, NY media will be all over them.
Points is, big market team usually do better.
by Zartan on Jan 4, 2012 10:19 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
2012 Draft
Who is everyones favorite Draft choice in this upcoming year?
this happens all the time
when you dunk the ball you get hit in the face a lot. I don’t see why they are making a big deal about it… i think its more that the photo was at the exact moment it smashed his face.
This happens to every player
This is why Jordan use to dunk with his head down so it hit the top of his head and not his face.
It's best to just avoid ESPN as much as possible.
Hollinger and Kharpertian are worth your time but that’s about it.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
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Mannix
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Middle of the Pack
Broussard ( He gives the Nets love..sometimes)
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Berger is also top pack..
he seriously is. Everyone hates on him for his Deron/Hamburger stuff. He is very reliable. Read his tweets for the past few months. Very accurate
as an aside.. breaking rumors is a 2 sided thing
We all want trade rumors. They are fun to discuss. We want media sources that give us trade rumors.
Now.. trade rumors are usually leaked for a reason.. someone has an agenda to leak them. Plus, the same sources we like for leaking the rumor, we then trash for being inaccurate.
Now.. trade rumors are usually leaked for a reason.. someone has an agenda to leak them. Plus, the same sources we like for leaking the rumor, we then trash for being inaccurate.mannix is good but doesnt release much.
When I went up for a dunk
five years ago, the ball would hit the rim and give the opponent a fast break…
I dunked once on a real 10" though, and I’m 5’8! Now, if only I was 7’8, I would play in the NBA!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/snellemoes
Dunking is very entertaining...
but way overrated in terms of the game itself.
I love players who are wide open and then just take the easy layup…Smarter play.
I sometimes wonder how much wear and tear the knees take on those players who are always going for the monster slam ?
Plenty of wear and tear
I’m 28 now, and I can’t walk normal, and have daily pain.
At the age of 22, I played soccer mondays, wednesdays, thursdays and saturday or sunday – played basketball tuesday and friday, and did fitness/strength every second day.
Big mistake…
But hey – BROOKLYN NETS NBA CHAMPIONS 2013!
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More 'Ouch' on DWill
Fred Kerber @FredKerber
Dwill out ribs
We’re going to need about 52 from Brooks to have the score close in the 4th…
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
and we're gonna need...
…someone to make sure KG, Pierce, and Rondo’s copy of the schedule is modified to read Nets game is on Thursday 1/5 so they don’t show up tonight.
Look out Celtics , better bring your A-game tonight.
Gaines
Brooks
James
Williams
Okur
"This isn’t fantasy or rotisserie basketball. Why would Denver want Outlaw? Would you?" - Al Iannazzone
Lockout shortened season...
and we already have lost three starters…
NBA is greedy and stupid. Wait till one of the superstars goes down not named Deron.
This season is a joke…Same thing happened in 1998.
nothing wrong with that.
people should be laughing at the other team. if he’s such a joke, why is he dunking it so hard on your sorry -
"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."
This article is getting right royal bashing from the
fans on Yahoo. They are mocking the writer for posting it.
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