The Long, Slow Climb Back To Respectability
Ok, we're back, live, and we're trying to put the past behind us and move forward.
Joenetsfan.com had a brain failure, and bringing it back up to speed took way too long to do. My apologies to anyone who's still interested.
But we've been keeping our eye on the Nets, who are in Europe bonding and promoting good will amongst basketball players. They're even 1 - 0, after a victory over the Miami Heat in Paris this afternoon. But of course, wins come at a price, even in preseason. Vince Carter had a hammy problem, and was pulled in the second quarter.
Get your hands around that, Netsfans - the best and biggest hope for the Nets to not totally suck pulls a hammy. If it's one of those lingering things, or worse, if VC feels the responsiblity to come back sooner than he's ready to lead the rag-tag bunch o' Nets.
From the sounds of it, the men of Netsland have bonded, with bowling and bbq's and all kinds of stuff. Camp has gone well, lots of teaching yada yada yada. But there are still too many big men for a rotation, and too many players who potentially don't really play a position. So, what are the Nets to do?
It's looking like they may have a second team rotation - 5 in, 5 out, two squads of roving havoc-makers. Could be a good idea, since the Nets need to get the rooks plenty of PT while not sucking totally. This way, if the Nets go 1 through 10, or more, it'll work out where everyone gets some time on the court, and maybe the Nets can find a steady line up of players who can not embarass them.
Who scores? Did we find that out yet? Looks like Chris Douglas Roberts will get plenty of opportunities to light it up, since Carter, Devin Harris and that's about all you can count on for offense this early in the year.
I want to watch the first preseason game to get a feel for this bunch, since I didn't get out to the open house last Saturday. I'll post more about what I see after I get a chance to view it.
And lastly, I know the younger crowd apparently has no use for me. That's cool - do me a favor, just ignore me, or tune into the game reviews, which I still think have value to Netsfans one and all.
But I guess we'll see.
Back in the saddle, with a ton of work to do. Let me get to it, then.
Joe
Joenetsfan.com had a brain failure, and bringing it back up to speed took way too long to do. My apologies to anyone who's still interested.
But we've been keeping our eye on the Nets, who are in Europe bonding and promoting good will amongst basketball players. They're even 1 - 0, after a victory over the Miami Heat in Paris this afternoon. But of course, wins come at a price, even in preseason. Vince Carter had a hammy problem, and was pulled in the second quarter.
Get your hands around that, Netsfans - the best and biggest hope for the Nets to not totally suck pulls a hammy. If it's one of those lingering things, or worse, if VC feels the responsiblity to come back sooner than he's ready to lead the rag-tag bunch o' Nets.
From the sounds of it, the men of Netsland have bonded, with bowling and bbq's and all kinds of stuff. Camp has gone well, lots of teaching yada yada yada. But there are still too many big men for a rotation, and too many players who potentially don't really play a position. So, what are the Nets to do?
It's looking like they may have a second team rotation - 5 in, 5 out, two squads of roving havoc-makers. Could be a good idea, since the Nets need to get the rooks plenty of PT while not sucking totally. This way, if the Nets go 1 through 10, or more, it'll work out where everyone gets some time on the court, and maybe the Nets can find a steady line up of players who can not embarass them.
Who scores? Did we find that out yet? Looks like Chris Douglas Roberts will get plenty of opportunities to light it up, since Carter, Devin Harris and that's about all you can count on for offense this early in the year.
I want to watch the first preseason game to get a feel for this bunch, since I didn't get out to the open house last Saturday. I'll post more about what I see after I get a chance to view it.
And lastly, I know the younger crowd apparently has no use for me. That's cool - do me a favor, just ignore me, or tune into the game reviews, which I still think have value to Netsfans one and all.
But I guess we'll see.
Back in the saddle, with a ton of work to do. Let me get to it, then.
Joe
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