The Official 2016-2017 Brooklyn Nets Season Watch Thread (20-62, #1)

[mef730]

Seems like Dallas could be in Tank Mode now, or very soon.
Miami definitely is, unfortunately.

Philly are still the big worry IMO.

One embiid tweak away from being horribad.

I'm also worried about Anthony Davis, although they have a hefty lead over BKN. Speaking of which, Brook Lopez has played in 33 of 36 games so far. They must be feeling pretty good about his health.

Mike

[bopna]

8th thru 12th is very wide open in the West so I dont think teams out west are gonna outright tank. Pelicans are within striking distance of the 8th seed.

[Smokeeye123]

Seems like Dallas could be in Tank Mode now, or very soon.
Miami definitely is, unfortunately.

Philly are still the big worry IMO.

One embiid tweak away from being horribad.

eh, ben simmons might start playing this month, and brook lopez will probably be dealt. We will be fine

I don't understand why people think Ben Simmons can turn an NBA team around.  He couldn't do squat with his college team.  Until he learns to shoot a jump shot, which may never happen, he won't do anything in the NBA.

Simmons is a phenomenal passer and play maker so they are going to play him at pointguard. Just because he needs to work on his shot doesn't make him bad. He was drafted #1 overall and is going to be more Lebron than Anthony Bennett.

[footey]

When is Simmons scheduled to start playing?

[Vermont Green]

The standings are very jumbled right now because the teams have all played different numbers of games.  But what could be interesting is if Philly starts to rise and the Lakers start to fall.  Philly would have a double incentive to tank and not let the Lakers into the bottom 3.

If the Lakers do get 1-3 (within the protection for the pick), it becomes unprotected next season and should still be pretty good I guess.  This protection also impacts a pick to Orlando.  If the Lakers fall into 1-3 and keep the pick, a 2019 first round pick to Orlando becomes 2 second round picks.  The Lakers have plenty of reason to tank.

[Csfan1984]

Seems like Dallas could be in Tank Mode now, or very soon.
Miami definitely is, unfortunately.

Philly are still the big worry IMO.

One embiid tweak away from being horribad.

eh, ben simmons might start playing this month, and brook lopez will probably be dealt. We will be fine

I don't understand why people think Ben Simmons can turn an NBA team around.  He couldn't do squat with his college team.  Until he learns to shoot a jump shot, which may never happen, he won't do anything in the NBA.

Simmons is a phenomenal passer and play maker so they are going to play him at pointguard. Just because he needs to work on his shot doesn't make him bad. He was drafted #1 overall and is going to be more Lebron than Anthony Bennett.

I feel Simmons can become a Grant Hill/ Pippen type  point foward. I wouldn't be him in the level of a LeBron James in terms of game control and impact. But Hill and Pippen is still very good enough to add 6 wins easy as they had good rookie impacts on their clubs.

On another note, I don't think they will play Simmons. Let him be a "Rookie " next year. Let him get 100% and confident in that health.

[celticsclay]

Seems like Dallas could be in Tank Mode now, or very soon.
Miami definitely is, unfortunately.

Philly are still the big worry IMO.

One embiid tweak away from being horribad.

eh, ben simmons might start playing this month, and brook lopez will probably be dealt. We will be fine

I don't understand why people think Ben Simmons can turn an NBA team around.  He couldn't do squat with his college team.  Until he learns to shoot a jump shot, which may never happen, he won't do anything in the NBA.

Simmons is a phenomenal passer and play maker so they are going to play him at pointguard. Just because he needs to work on his shot doesn't make him bad. He was drafted #1 overall and is going to be more Lebron than Anthony Bennett.

I feel Simmons can become a Grant Hill/ Pippen type  point foward. I wouldn't be him in the level of a LeBron James in terms of game control and impact. But Hill and Pippen is still very good enough to add 6 wins easy as they had good rookie impacts on their clubs.

On another note, I don't think they will play Simmons. Let him be a "Rookie " next year. Let him get 100% and confident in that health.

I think Philly is going to keep winning games, which is a good sign because it means their players are improving. Noel and Embiid seem to fit together, Illasova is hitting some shots, covington is playing good defense. Add in Simmons and they are a lot better than the miami and brooklyn squads.

[mef730]

Love this thread. I know that, if I come here and there are no new posts, the Nets are getting blown out.

Mike

[tazzmaniac]

When is Simmons scheduled to start playing?

Simmons just started practicing with the team.  I wouldn't expect him to be back until February and then he'll be on a minutes restriction.  So I wouldn't expect him to have a significant effect on their win total. 

[Boris Badenov]

Quincy Acy played one minute for them tonight and was a +7. If he gets more playing time, they are going to be a powerhouse.

[mef730]

Quincy Acy played one minute for them tonight and was a +7. If he gets more playing time, they are going to be a powerhouse.

Ya gotta figure, though, that they can't play him more than 30 minutes per game. So he'll only be a +210.

Mike

[Phantom255x]

Sixers beat the Knicks on a LAST SECOND SHOT LOL 98-97 

[LarBrd33]

Sixers beat the Knicks on a LAST SECOND SHOT LOL 98-97 

Awesome.  They have won 4 of their last 5. 

[Boris Badenov]

Miami is going to be tough. They are showing real commitment and desire.

[LarBrd33]

76ers have played great since Noel returned.  Top 6 defense in the league.  Simmons should return soon.   Awesome for the Nets pick.