Rod Thorn is happy with his choice to make Lawrence Frank the leader of this team, and he's getting more than he could have expected. If his play is any indication, Jason Kidd is happy too. Mike Lupica looks across the river and draws a comparison with Lenny Wilkens and the Knicks.
- Though Nets Are Still Short a Big Man, the Little Guy Comes Through - Steve Popper - New York Times
- New coach and focus mend Nets for East run - Perry A. Farrell - Detroit Free Press
- New coaches, new seasons - Mike Lupica - New York Daily News