Filed under: Jefferson Answers the Challenge By Dumpy Feb 9, 2004, 2:00am EST Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Jefferson Answers the Challenge Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Thanks to some encouragement from his new coach, Richard Jefferson has stepped up his defensive game, and coincidentally, the Nets are rolling. Jefferson's Becoming Big Stopper - Fred Kerber - New York Post More From NetsDaily Could Spurs help Nets and Lakers make a deal for Kyrie Irving? ... and latest on Kevin Durant Nets round out coaching staff with Igor Kokoskov, Adam Caporn and Trevor Hendry Liberty face tall task against the Las Vegas Aces Nets re-sign Kessler Edwards reported two-year deal with team option Are Nets, Pelicans talking trade? Speculation or a hint of something more? Sabrina Ionescu wins WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Month award