Nets Pick?

[Ilikesports17]

7-12
I picked 10-12.

[Celtics18]

I don't doubt that the Nets will try to win; I just don't think they'll succeed very often. 

[Evantime34]

From Kevin Pelton

The Nets' second-half surge was something of a mirage. While Brooklyn went 17-13 after adding Thaddeus Young, the team was outscored by 0.9 points per game. And that was with Deron Williams at point guard. The Nets outscored opponents by 1.6 points per 100 possessions with Williams on the court during the second half, per NBA.com/stats. Brooklyn was minus-6.0 points per 100 possessions after the break with replacement Jarrett Jack on the court. Gulp.

No one seemed to see this so i'm bumping it.

[Ilikesports17]

Can someone please name me 5-7 teams (Excluding Philly) who you think are  worst then the Nets?? Because all I came up with was Philly, Portland, and "possibly" Minnesota.   

To me Magic and Pistons in my eyes is either similar or alot better. Only thing NEts got goin for them is so veteran experience. They got no Guards and bigs that cant defend. I will calll top 3 pick. Actuallly, I call pick #2

Portland Trailblazers 51-31 (Team lost four of its starting five. Throw this team in the Mariana Trench.)

Dallas Mavericks 50-32 (How desperate is Dallas for ANOTHER 18 point 46/38/88 season from its 37 year old franchise cornerstone? His back up is Charlie Villanueva. Deron Williams catches a lot of flack but as a team's floor captain he will go down with ship. Oh wait.)

Washington Wizards 46-36 (I'm suprised nobody is bad mouthing the Wizards? Team played sub-.500 basketball post All-Star break, let their steadying influence, my favorite and yours HoF-bound starting small forward walk, replaced him with nobody, and will be lucky to get 120 games again next season out of Nene and Beal.)

Indiana Pacers 38-44 (Verifiably worse than the Nets. Look, every fan of basketball is excited about the return of Paul George. But Paul George as a stretch 4 after missing 76 games? I know Roy Hibbert and David West have fallen out of fashion, but they nearly dragged whichever other four Pacers were healthy that night to the playoffs. You can’t replace them with sometimes starting center for the 17 win Lakers, Jordan Hill and no one at the PF and think, “all set.” Great that they’re going to run. I might be willing to watch them lose 112-98 some nights.)

Sacramento Kings 29-53 (What have we got in the mix? A dysfunctional front office, an abrasive coach that might not make it through the season, a moody star center with leverage, an even more stubborn starting point guard on a one year look, Vince Carter’s successor for the coasting-on-talent crown, Rudy Gay. I’m excited. I’m excited to watch Boogie gifs after the first 1-4 Western Road trip.)

Philadelphia 76ers 18-64 (God forbid they start the season on a twenty win pace. Hinkie will deal Noel or Okafor or both for cash and picks.)

New York Knicks 17-65 (21 game turn around for the Knicks? I'll buy you a subscriptions to the New York Post. I'm a fan of Carmelo too, fam. But, uh, Jose Calderon will be 34 by tip off and has appeared in 55+ games once in five seasons. His back-up is TBD. Arron Afflalo is no Randy Foye and the Trailblazers straight ran out of excuses to play him by the end. 1.7 points on 16.7% shooting in 20 minutes? 2.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists?)

Lakers 21-61 (A 12 game turn around would be a great end to Kobe's career?)

Minnesota Timberwolves 16-66 (A 12 game turn around would be a great start for Towns' career?)

Wizards and Pacers I really disagree.
Mavs I think are a little better but being in the West could make them worse.

[Big333223]

From Kevin Pelton

The Nets' second-half surge was something of a mirage. While Brooklyn went 17-13 after adding Thaddeus Young, the team was outscored by 0.9 points per game. And that was with Deron Williams at point guard. The Nets outscored opponents by 1.6 points per 100 possessions with Williams on the court during the second half, per NBA.com/stats. Brooklyn was minus-6.0 points per 100 possessions after the break with replacement Jarrett Jack on the court. Gulp.

No one seemed to see this so i'm bumping it.

This is meaningful but it also begs the question: if he was helping the team why did they spend so much money just to make him go away?

[sahara]

From Kevin Pelton

The Nets' second-half surge was something of a mirage. While Brooklyn went 17-13 after adding Thaddeus Young, the team was outscored by 0.9 points per game. And that was with Deron Williams at point guard. The Nets outscored opponents by 1.6 points per 100 possessions with Williams on the court during the second half, per NBA.com/stats. Brooklyn was minus-6.0 points per 100 possessions after the break with replacement Jarrett Jack on the court. Gulp.

No one seemed to see this so i'm bumping it.

This is meaningful but it also begs the question: if he was helping the team why did they spend so much money just to make him go away?

Because he is a lazy bum. Either KG or PP called him out after they got out.. Can´t remember which one it was.

[Evantime34]

From Kevin Pelton

The Nets' second-half surge was something of a mirage. While Brooklyn went 17-13 after adding Thaddeus Young, the team was outscored by 0.9 points per game. And that was with Deron Williams at point guard. The Nets outscored opponents by 1.6 points per 100 possessions with Williams on the court during the second half, per NBA.com/stats. Brooklyn was minus-6.0 points per 100 possessions after the break with replacement Jarrett Jack on the court. Gulp.

No one seemed to see this so i'm bumping it.

This is meaningful but it also begs the question: if he was helping the team why did they spend so much money just to make him go away?

The Nets lost money last year. The owner is trying to sell the team and it's easier to sell something that is profitable than not.

I also read that their owner lost over $100 MM last year in his other business

[MJohnnyboy]

From Kevin Pelton

The Nets' second-half surge was something of a mirage. While Brooklyn went 17-13 after adding Thaddeus Young, the team was outscored by 0.9 points per game. And that was with Deron Williams at point guard. The Nets outscored opponents by 1.6 points per 100 possessions with Williams on the court during the second half, per NBA.com/stats. Brooklyn was minus-6.0 points per 100 possessions after the break with replacement Jarrett Jack on the court. Gulp.

No one seemed to see this so i'm bumping it.

This is meaningful but it also begs the question: if he was helping the team why did they spend so much money just to make him go away?

Because he is a lazy bum. Either KG or PP called him out after they got out.. Can´t remember which one it was.

It was Pierce, and you know why? Because it was THE TRUTH.

[ahonui06]

From Kevin Pelton

The Nets' second-half surge was something of a mirage. While Brooklyn went 17-13 after adding Thaddeus Young, the team was outscored by 0.9 points per game. And that was with Deron Williams at point guard. The Nets outscored opponents by 1.6 points per 100 possessions with Williams on the court during the second half, per NBA.com/stats. Brooklyn was minus-6.0 points per 100 possessions after the break with replacement Jarrett Jack on the court. Gulp.

No one seemed to see this so i'm bumping it.

This is meaningful but it also begs the question: if he was helping the team why did they spend so much money just to make him go away?

The Nets lost money last year. The owner is trying to sell the team and it's easier to sell something that is profitable than not.

I also read that their owner lost over $100 MM last year in his other business

I gotta imagine Prokhorov is just searching for the best offer at this point. The Nets are in America's top media market so even if they are showing a net loss on their books, the intangible value and opportunity costs would be heavily weighed with any potential investor/buyer.

[Evantime34]

From Kevin Pelton

The Nets' second-half surge was something of a mirage. While Brooklyn went 17-13 after adding Thaddeus Young, the team was outscored by 0.9 points per game. And that was with Deron Williams at point guard. The Nets outscored opponents by 1.6 points per 100 possessions with Williams on the court during the second half, per NBA.com/stats. Brooklyn was minus-6.0 points per 100 possessions after the break with replacement Jarrett Jack on the court. Gulp.

No one seemed to see this so i'm bumping it.

This is meaningful but it also begs the question: if he was helping the team why did they spend so much money just to make him go away?

The Nets lost money last year. The owner is trying to sell the team and it's easier to sell something that is profitable than not.

I also read that their owner lost over $100 MM last year in his other business

I gotta imagine Prokhorov is just searching for the best offer at this point. The Nets are in America's top media market so even if they are showing a net loss on their books, the intangible value and opportunity costs would be heavily weighed with any potential investor/buyer.

the best offer he is searching for is more likely to come about if the team doesn't have large contracts on the books.

Even if he can still get a good offer with what he currently has. Owners are willing to pay more for a business with lower operating costs and the flexibility to make the team as they see fit.

[sahara]

From Kevin Pelton

The Nets' second-half surge was something of a mirage. While Brooklyn went 17-13 after adding Thaddeus Young, the team was outscored by 0.9 points per game. And that was with Deron Williams at point guard. The Nets outscored opponents by 1.6 points per 100 possessions with Williams on the court during the second half, per NBA.com/stats. Brooklyn was minus-6.0 points per 100 possessions after the break with replacement Jarrett Jack on the court. Gulp.

No one seemed to see this so i'm bumping it.

This is meaningful but it also begs the question: if he was helping the team why did they spend so much money just to make him go away?

Because he is a lazy bum. Either KG or PP called him out after they got out.. Can´t remember which one it was.

It was Pierce, and you know why? Because it was THE TRUTH.

Thank you.

[Big333223]

From Kevin Pelton

The Nets' second-half surge was something of a mirage. While Brooklyn went 17-13 after adding Thaddeus Young, the team was outscored by 0.9 points per game. And that was with Deron Williams at point guard. The Nets outscored opponents by 1.6 points per 100 possessions with Williams on the court during the second half, per NBA.com/stats. Brooklyn was minus-6.0 points per 100 possessions after the break with replacement Jarrett Jack on the court. Gulp.

No one seemed to see this so i'm bumping it.

This is meaningful but it also begs the question: if he was helping the team why did they spend so much money just to make him go away?

The Nets lost money last year. The owner is trying to sell the team and it's easier to sell something that is profitable than not.

I also read that their owner lost over $100 MM last year in his other business

I gotta imagine Prokhorov is just searching for the best offer at this point. The Nets are in America's top media market so even if they are showing a net loss on their books, the intangible value and opportunity costs would be heavily weighed with any potential investor/buyer.

the best offer he is searching for is more likely to come about if the team doesn't have large contracts on the books.

Even if he can still get a good offer with what he currently has. Owners are willing to pay more for a business with lower operating costs and the flexibility to make the team as they see fit.

Yep. All good news for the Celtics if the ownership of the Nets cares more about making the team solvent than wnining.