Power Rankings - Don't Look Now

by Net Income on Feb 13, 2012 3:32 PM EST

After getting close to No. 20 the last couple of weeks, the Nets' five game losing streak sent them streaking south this week, with most of the power rankers putting them at No. 27 or 28. John Schuhmann's tweet about the Nets' historic ineptitude on defense became part of his --and Marc Stein's-- comments.

Only Chris Sheridan, of all people, has kind words for the Nets ... then adds a cut. "Drop five spots to 27th, but it’s a strong 27th," Sheridan writes. "Marshon Brooks has returned, and Deron Williams somehow made All-Star team over Brandon Jennings and Kyrie Irving. Did David Stern cast Monty Williams’ vote?" And this being Valentine's Day Eve, Tom Ziller looks at the romantic potential of the Nets. They're still No. 27.

Power Rankings: Wide-open West gets interesting - John Schuhmann - NBA.com
Power Rankings: Knicks leaping with Lin leading - Marc Stein - ESPN
NBA Power Rankings: The Power Of Love - Tom Ziller - SB Nation
NBA Power Rankings Week Seven - Eric Pincus - HoopsWorld
Chris Sheridan's weekly NBA power rankings - Chris Sheridan - Sheridan Hoops

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Why is Chris Sheridans power rankings even in this thread?

Its like having the director of Kazaam critique other movies. SMH

by ItsAllNets on Feb 13, 2012 3:41 PM EST reply actions 3 recs

I am a big Kazaam fan

Shaq granting wishes.

"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 Feb 13, 2012 3:44 PM EST up reply actions

He still wont get an nba team in newark after we leave.

by ItsAllNets on Feb 13, 2012 3:44 PM EST up reply actions

I asked him about it at the Super Bowl

He just laughed.

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

by eLonepb on Feb 13, 2012 3:58 PM EST up reply actions

Is there anyone you haven't met?

by dwill8brooklynbound on Feb 13, 2012 4:21 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

Santa Claus.

I think it's fine.

by NetsMets4Life on Feb 13, 2012 6:58 PM EST up reply actions

Nope. Scratch another off the list.

I think it's fine.

by NetsMets4Life on Feb 13, 2012 7:10 PM EST up reply actions

I agree. He's a hack that writes a blog. No one cares

by Rodney Buford on Feb 13, 2012 3:45 PM EST up reply actions

Strong # 27 ?

Talk about a back handed compliment…

by M I K E on Feb 13, 2012 3:45 PM EST reply actions

we might be number 27

in the NBA power rankings but …………………………….

we are Number 1 in the Dwight Howard Rankings!!!!

by watchoutBLo on Feb 13, 2012 3:45 PM EST reply actions 8 recs

only rankings that matter

by 1stnamelastname on Feb 13, 2012 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

this team is in Limbo

It’s either your trade bait or on a one year deal… No one is going to play hard or with Passion for this team…

by kupalski on Feb 13, 2012 3:46 PM EST via mobile reply actions

Lin-bo

:’(

Critical Success!

by Ammar on Feb 13, 2012 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

Brook-Lin ?

by M I K E on Feb 13, 2012 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

haha now that i think of it

some guys here were saying to draft Lin so that could happen… go figure

by bronxbombers2 on Feb 13, 2012 4:56 PM EST up reply actions

I think this is accurate

At some point, you need to have guys play together for more than a season. Nets haven’t had that since, I don’t know, when Harris, Carter and RJ were together?

by A.S. on Feb 13, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions

Imagine what our ranking would be...

if these reporters actually watched the Nets games….

by M I K E on Feb 13, 2012 3:56 PM EST reply actions

D-Will is rarely mentioned as a top PG these days because of our obscurity

D-Will > Carmela

by Gdepp94 on Feb 13, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions

it only goes up to 30...

"Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa." -- Casey Stengel

by calling all toasters on Feb 13, 2012 7:01 PM EST up reply actions

It's amazing how bad the Nets defense is.

And it’s not like you can blame it on the absence of Brook Lopez – he’s about as bad a defender as Petro is. People need to realize that Deron Wiliams is a very, very bad defender.

by A.S. on Feb 13, 2012 4:12 PM EST reply actions

Sorry, didn't realize there's a whole thread about this below

by A.S. on Feb 13, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions

always worth bringing up, though

"Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa." -- Casey Stengel

by calling all toasters on Feb 13, 2012 6:35 PM EST up reply actions

D Will is not a bad defender

He will play good D once Dwight comes here because he will be inspired especially if you add stevenson, Humphries and maybe Anthony Davis you will be forced to play good D (of course this is next year

Tre

by Treshawn on Feb 13, 2012 4:43 PM EST via mobile reply actions

"you will be forced to play good D"

wasn’t that the phrase everyone used about when Avery arrives? And how the Nets could get weak defensive players because Avery will make them better?

"Good pitching will always stop good hitting and vice-versa." -- Casey Stengel

by calling all toasters on Feb 13, 2012 6:36 PM EST up reply actions

Clippers have flop city~ we got Block City ?

by iambryan on Feb 13, 2012 7:21 PM EST up reply actions

Sheridan is a clown

What a hater.

by Anthony Perez on Feb 13, 2012 4:52 PM EST reply actions

Couple of things..

1) K-mart is (tear) a Clipper, 2) Ben “My Uzoh Weighs A Ton!” is now a Cav, 3) Gerald Green ( Yes, THAT Gerald Green) was named D-Leaguer of the week. He is athletic, presumably can score, and DING, DING, DING, play’s small forward. Nets need a Lin like story of their own; it CAN NOT hurt. McBubba out.

by BubbaMcBubba on Feb 13, 2012 5:38 PM EST reply actions