Old Friends
I read the news today - oh boy.
Lots of ex-Nets and nearly-ex-Nets making news these days.
Of course, the biggest news is the suspension of Kenyon Martin by the Nuggets, for refusing the play in the second half of their Game 2 loss after being neglected by coach George Karl in the first half, getting only 7 minutes of game time. Karl appears adamant that KMart can't help him, because of the persistent knee injury and lack of practice time. Man, we still miss the KMart of old around here, but perhaps in retrospect letting him sign a max deal elsewhere wasn't such a dumb, franchise-crippling move after all (of course we already know that since Vince Carter came to town).
But no, Netsfans, no chance of KMart coming home.
Elsewhere, Shareef Abdur-Rahim lit up the Spurs for 27 points the other night, starting in place of Ron Artest, but the Kings still lost in OT thanks to a miracle shot from Brent Barry. Though it certainly does prove that nothing is wrong with his knee, at least not yet.
Tim Thomas, the almost-Net, had a big game for the Suns the other day. Sure, the Nets could have used him, and he seems to have pulled his head out of his ass somewhat, so he would have been useful to boot. But, again, the Nets have survived without him.
Anthony Johnson and Stephen Jackson, ex-Nets both, have been chirping in the media about all things Nets, with Jackson admitting to still being miffed he was sent packing because of his close friendship with Stephon Marbury, and now Johnson essentially calling out Vince Carter as a not-so-tough guy.
Weird stuff happening out there. Never would you see KMart walking off a court, or refusing to play. Just isn't like him. But time marches on, and clearly Karl is not exactly the most beloved person in Denver already after only two years at the helm. Better find a way to win this series, George, or you could be in outplacement once again.
Old friends, continuing to make news. Couldn't have the NBA playoffs without it.
Lots of ex-Nets and nearly-ex-Nets making news these days.
Of course, the biggest news is the suspension of Kenyon Martin by the Nuggets, for refusing the play in the second half of their Game 2 loss after being neglected by coach George Karl in the first half, getting only 7 minutes of game time. Karl appears adamant that KMart can't help him, because of the persistent knee injury and lack of practice time. Man, we still miss the KMart of old around here, but perhaps in retrospect letting him sign a max deal elsewhere wasn't such a dumb, franchise-crippling move after all (of course we already know that since Vince Carter came to town).
But no, Netsfans, no chance of KMart coming home.
Elsewhere, Shareef Abdur-Rahim lit up the Spurs for 27 points the other night, starting in place of Ron Artest, but the Kings still lost in OT thanks to a miracle shot from Brent Barry. Though it certainly does prove that nothing is wrong with his knee, at least not yet.
Tim Thomas, the almost-Net, had a big game for the Suns the other day. Sure, the Nets could have used him, and he seems to have pulled his head out of his ass somewhat, so he would have been useful to boot. But, again, the Nets have survived without him.
Anthony Johnson and Stephen Jackson, ex-Nets both, have been chirping in the media about all things Nets, with Jackson admitting to still being miffed he was sent packing because of his close friendship with Stephon Marbury, and now Johnson essentially calling out Vince Carter as a not-so-tough guy.
Weird stuff happening out there. Never would you see KMart walking off a court, or refusing to play. Just isn't like him. But time marches on, and clearly Karl is not exactly the most beloved person in Denver already after only two years at the helm. Better find a way to win this series, George, or you could be in outplacement once again.
Old friends, continuing to make news. Couldn't have the NBA playoffs without it.
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