In an excerpt from the next episode of "The Association," Jerry Stackhous admits his age, but points out during a team dinner that he has a dunk while two of his younger teammates do not. Keith Bogans admits to being one of the two.
Reggie Evans has a basic skill and he takes a very basic approach to it. When asked by a reporter for Hawkeye Sports Report what it takes to be a top rebounder in the NBA, he smiled and said, "Just get it." He elaborated a bit, but that's his mantra.
"The Association," airing at 6:30 pm Wednesday, focuses on the Nets new look under P.J. Carlesimo, following the traumatic departure of Avery Johnson. Included as well are mini-profiles of Joe Johnson and MarShon Brooks and a look at a quiet Garden.
Toko Shengelia and Tyshawn Taylor will be on the D-League YouTube Channel Thursday night at 7 p.m. ET as the Springfield Armor face off against the Maine Red Claws in the D-League. Expect both to stay the week in Springfield with the Nets on the road
Near the end of the latest episode of "The Association," airing Wednesday night, Deron Williams talks about his relationship with his former head coach, a man who some thought was dispatched because the two didn't get along. Not so, says D-Will.
In the next episode of "The Association," Deron Williams attempts to clear the air on his relationship with Avery Johnson. He said he did not criticize Johnson or his system. In another excerpt, he said he didn't know Johnson would be let go.
In an interview with WFAN's Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts, Mirza Teletovic says his teammates gave him confidence during the time when he wasn't getting minutes under Avery Johnson, encouraging him and helping him be patient until the time came.
In the latest "webisode" of "The Association: Brooklyn Nets," the producers focus on the Nets' New Year and winning streak, put the spotlight on Joe Johnson's last second heroics against the Wizards in double overtime.
P.J Carlesimo said the Nets and his coaching staff are beginning to figure out how to alleviate pressure on Deron Williams and Joe Johnson just as they have alleviated pressure on the team's bigs, particularly Brook Lopez and Andray Blatche.
The Nets final year in New Jersey was a ratings disaster. For the third straight year, the Nets were dead last in local TV ratings. Now, with the team in Brooklyn (and winning), the ratings have become respectable if not at Knicks levels.
