The perpetually chaotic Nets went into the NBA’s All-Star break on a high note with a 116-105 victory over the injury-impacted Heat last Wednesday thanks to a magnificent outing by forward Mikal Bridges, who notched a career-high 45 points in front of a beleaguered sellout audience at Barclays Center.
Thank you Steve. This article is exactly the current state of the Nets. I am so sick of fans who's personal views on certain players clouds their thinking about the hand the Nets have delt themselves. I will take Kyries 50pt game against Orlando over any win thus far in the post 7-11 era when it comes to fun factor.
I can't fathom people claiming this current iteration of the Nets will be more fun than a team that won 20 of 18 for a stretch. People are delusional. The fan base was gearing up for a legitimate run at the championship, but somehow thinking a shot at advancing past the first round to a second round exit would be more fun.
"What I found most tragically amusing was that all of the above could have been resolved had General Manager Sean Marks obtained a stretch five at the deadline."
😠 😤
EXACTLY!
I wouldn't mind having Meyers Leonard, even WITH his unfortunate remarks. He's anti-Irving, which we could use
Before he was traded to BKN, I saw Bridges as a quality 3rd option next to Booker and Ayton. They never got Ayton to become a dominant Center.
On BKLYN, nothing changes except the situation. If we had a Stretch-5, Bridges could execute in the mid-range more and showcase his skills. I still can't help but look forward to a trade that brings in an All-NBA Point-Guard
In a perfect situation, Ben Simmons and Cam Thomas would start next to Bridges, Claxton, and a Stretch-5.
Ideally, Dinwiddie should understand that he's the smart man at the 1 and that Cam Thomas is preparing to take his spot next season. While I don't mind seeing Vaughn keep Thomas in that 20 minute range, the most fun may be watching him take over games
Steve, if I'm honest, I'm having a difficult time accepting that this roster is what we have after "The Clean Sweep". I'm almost looking past this season to the summer where perhaps, Kristaps Porzingis opts in and demands a trade to the Nets. Or how about Dejounte Murray demanding a summer trade to the Nets.
This may not matter to most basketball fans, but it matters to me because the attention to detail makes the difference between success and failure.
Mikal is 6'6", 210 or so. IS HE a Forward, or is he a 2-Guard?
I ask this because playing him at the 2 allows us to play bigger. He can more than hold his own against opposing 2-Guards. If Marks and our coaching staffs positioned players properly, we'd have more success
Thank you Steve. This article is exactly the current state of the Nets. I am so sick of fans who's personal views on certain players clouds their thinking about the hand the Nets have delt themselves. I will take Kyries 50pt game against Orlando over any win thus far in the post 7-11 era when it comes to fun factor.
I can't fathom people claiming this current iteration of the Nets will be more fun than a team that won 20 of 18 for a stretch. People are delusional. The fan base was gearing up for a legitimate run at the championship, but somehow thinking a shot at advancing past the first round to a second round exit would be more fun.
Last thought - if rest and rehab is the only solution to get Ben back to what he was, shut him down until next season.
And Yuta needs more minutes over Seth Curry
"What I found most tragically amusing was that all of the above could have been resolved had General Manager Sean Marks obtained a stretch five at the deadline."
😠 😤
EXACTLY!
I wouldn't mind having Meyers Leonard, even WITH his unfortunate remarks. He's anti-Irving, which we could use
Before he was traded to BKN, I saw Bridges as a quality 3rd option next to Booker and Ayton. They never got Ayton to become a dominant Center.
On BKLYN, nothing changes except the situation. If we had a Stretch-5, Bridges could execute in the mid-range more and showcase his skills. I still can't help but look forward to a trade that brings in an All-NBA Point-Guard
In a perfect situation, Ben Simmons and Cam Thomas would start next to Bridges, Claxton, and a Stretch-5.
Ideally, Dinwiddie should understand that he's the smart man at the 1 and that Cam Thomas is preparing to take his spot next season. While I don't mind seeing Vaughn keep Thomas in that 20 minute range, the most fun may be watching him take over games
4th Place in the East or better - that's the goal for this squad as we sprint towards the Playoffs
Steve, if I'm honest, I'm having a difficult time accepting that this roster is what we have after "The Clean Sweep". I'm almost looking past this season to the summer where perhaps, Kristaps Porzingis opts in and demands a trade to the Nets. Or how about Dejounte Murray demanding a summer trade to the Nets.
Winning is the only cure to our ailment
This may not matter to most basketball fans, but it matters to me because the attention to detail makes the difference between success and failure.
Mikal is 6'6", 210 or so. IS HE a Forward, or is he a 2-Guard?
I ask this because playing him at the 2 allows us to play bigger. He can more than hold his own against opposing 2-Guards. If Marks and our coaching staffs positioned players properly, we'd have more success