Episode 4 of "The Association" brought fans closer to the Nets' frontline of Reggie Evans, Andray Blatche and Brook Lopez, exploring their personalities off the court and their roles on it. The show also chronicled the Nets' four-game winning streak.
Episode 4 of "The Association" premieres Friday at 6:30 p.m. on NBA TV. After that, there's a nine-game slate of games, including the 6-0 Knicks visiting the 6-1 Grizzlies on ESPN at 9:30.
The Nets announced that 60 of their games, including Thursday night's game vs. the Celtics, will be broadcast on the New York affiliate of Univision Radio. WADO 1280AM will carry the games. Rafael Hernandez Brito and Ino Gomez will handle the call.
It's a story oft-told, how Marv Albert and his brothers loved the Dodgers so much as children that they began "calling" games in a locked room of their home in Manhattan Beach, Brooklyn. Now, on Thursday, he will return to call the Nets game.
Episode 4 of "The Association" debuts Friday at 6:30 p.m. on NBA TV. Expect to see a lot of Avery Johnson yelling but also a featured look at Brook Lopez, Andray Blatche and Reggie Evans. The episode will also include a cameo by Nets beat writers.
Keith Bogans notes that MarShon Brooks defense was a luxury for the Nets last season. Even if he didn't play it, no one was taking him out of the game. The Nets needed his offense too much. Now, unless he buckles down, it's going to hurt his minutes.
NBA TV will replay episodes of "The Association.' All three episodes broadcast so far will be replayed. NBA.com has also posted clips from all three episodes online, including three from Friday's Episode 3, "Heart of Brooklyn."
Ian Eagle says New Jersey was seen as "NBA Siberia" and that the Brooklyn buzz is already producing better numbers for YES. The network has made a number of changes this season, from new graphics to new courtside reporter and new analyst.
Greg Anthony knows about starting your career as a back-up to a great point guard. He was Mark Jackson's back-up with the Knicks. Now with YES, he's telling Tyshawn Taylor to be ready for an opportunity should it arise with the Nets.
In an interview from sunny Miami, Billy King told Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Ruocco that he understands the Nets defensive issues, but thinks they will get better, adding, "I think offensively, we can score with anybody" and that can help the defense>
