Dave D'Alessandro devotes almost a whole page of the Star-Ledger to the 15 players who make up this year's roster, complete with biographical details unearthed from God knows where, like: Jarvis Hayes' favorite designer, the heights of Yi Jianlian's parents, the charitable work of four different Nets, the five musical instruments Ryan Anderson plays and the personal tragedy that changed Bobby Simmons' life.
- A look at the 2008-09 New Jersey Nets (pdf) - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger