If you believe that the Nets are a better team than the one that was on the brink of a 3-2 Finals lead last year, a lot of that comes from the emergence of Richard Jefferson. The playoffs are the time for RJ to show the rest of the world that he is a star.
- Nets' Jefferson crashes 'K' club - Marty Noble - New York Newsday
- Injuries Cleared Way for Jefferson - Fred Kerber - New York Post
- RJ Tough Test for Tim - Jay Greenberg - New York Post
- Jefferson No Longer That Other Guy on Nets - Steve Popper - New York Times