In a disappointing, frustrating, mediocre season, one of the Nets' few bright lights has been the play of Antoine Wright. The Nets basically gave up on their 2005 draft pick this summer when they declined to extend him past this season. That apparently motivated him and Ian Thomsen of Sports Illsutrated calls Wright the NBA's fifth most improved player this year.
- Most improved players, buzz from insiders and more - Ian Thomsen - Sports Illustrated