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Brookyln Nets 2019

ashie62 Oct 31 2019 01:10 AM

I pulled for the Nets way back with the Teaneck Armory and 60's ABA.My earliest Nets idols were Levern Tart and Sonny Dove. I stuck by the Nets through the move to Newark but turned my back after the move to Barclays for evermore. Not. I started watching last year and had great fun. I would be happy to nominate Kenny Atkinson for Coach of the year. The team had more chemistry than talent and to a degree it worked. Within their rotation Jared Dudley and Ed Davis and some other well worn players had terrific years. Joe Harris won the 3. My mom became a fan of "The Fro" and "DRuss." Nets basically traded D'Angelo Russell for Kyrie Irving and 2020 Kevin Durant. In 2019 the pieces just seemed to work. This year I can see Irving calling out teammates and such. I am hoping for the best. There is still plenty of talent. I liked DeAndre Jordan better as a Knick. He reminds me of an older out of shape Dominic Smith. Lets go Nets!

MFS62 Oct 31 2019 05:44 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Amen! But they are going to have to find somebody who can make a defensive stop if they are going to have a good year. They can't continue to just try to outscore their opponents. Later

kcmets Oct 31 2019 06:45 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Do you guys own black Brooklyn Nets drive-by hoodies? [FIMG=450]http://www.kcmets.com/CPF/hood.jpg[/FIMG]

MFS62 Oct 31 2019 07:07 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

I have New Jersey Nets gear (hat and sweatshirt) which I wear proudly. Later

Frayed Knot Oct 31 2019 01:52 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

The last Nets game I saw was at the Commack Arena* Billy Paultz was the star. He's now 71 y/o * Where, you may not know, part of the FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE album was recorded. I'm putting this in small type lest the mods read this and lecture me about straying from approved topics.

Double Switch Oct 31 2019 03:33 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Frayed Knot wrote: * Where, you may not know, part of the FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE album was recorded. I'm putting this in small type lest the mods read this and lecture me about straying from approved topics. Is that an actual thing?

ashie62 Oct 31 2019 03:40 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Frampton likely played at Nassau on a Nets/Islanders off night

kcmets Oct 31 2019 05:13 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

I had no idea F C A wasn't recorded solely in northern Calinfornia. But I was like 13 when I last read the liner notes. And I have no idea where Commack is. I know two places on Long Island and how to get there. J B S P and R M S P. I could find The Mossaleum, but would have to refresh my map memory first.

Frayed Knot Oct 31 2019 05:19 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Double Switch wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: * Where, you may not know, part of the FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE album was recorded. I'm putting this in small type lest the mods read this and lecture me about straying from approved topics. Is that an actual thing? Not here, no. It's an insider (and old-timer) reference to a previous site many moons ago where an overzealous moderator was taken to admonishing those who'd occasionally stray into side (read: non-Met) conversations. One such incident (probably more than one now that I think about it) involved several of us currently here and a discussion of FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE

seawolf17 Oct 31 2019 05:21 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

At least some of the tracks on FCA were recorded there, yes. I was under the impression that The Who's first US show was there too, from an old Guitar World article, but this appears to not be the case. They did play there in 1967. (I grew up in Commack.)

Frayed Knot Oct 31 2019 05:31 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

=kcmets post_id=25640 time=1572563603 user_id=53]... I have no idea where Commack is.

About halfway out and towards the northern shore in western Suffolk County near to where several of us here grew up and/or currently live (Fairy, Mex17, Grimm, FK, JCL, probably others).

The Commack Arena was a barn of a building (seated maybe 6K?) where the pre-L.I. Coluseum (and pre-Dr. J) Nets played for a few years as well as the home of the (Eastern League?) Long

Island Ducks hockey team whose player/coach, John Brophy, was largely seen as the model for Paul Newman's character in SLAPSHOT

When there were no games you could go ice skating there. After all those teams left it became a Flea Market.

seawolf17 Oct 31 2019 05:33 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

I grew up there in the flea market/roller rink years. It gutted me to see that torn down.

Frayed Knot Oct 31 2019 06:40 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Island_Arena

MFS62 Oct 31 2019 06:42 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

I'm not a mod, but why don't you ever talk about concerts at MSG in the thread about that other team in town? There have been countless threads about (rock)music on the CPF, but only this one about the Nets. And it may be the only thing Ashie and I have ever agreed upon. Later

Double Switch Oct 31 2019 08:07 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Frayed Knot wrote: Double Switch wrote: Frayed Knot wrote: * Where, you may not know, part of the FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE album was recorded. I'm putting this in small type lest the mods read this and lecture me about straying from approved topics. Is that an actual thing? Not here, no. It's an insider (and old-timer) reference to a previous site many moons ago where an overzealous moderator was taken to admonishing those who'd occasionally stray into side (read: non-Met) conversations. One such incident (probably more than one now that I think about it) involved several of us currently here and a discussion of FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE Don't I know about overzealous moderators! Unelected tyrants, imhpov.

nymr83 Oct 31 2019 11:19 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

=MFS62 post_id=25647 time=1572568977 user_id=60] I'm not a mod, but why don't you ever talk about concerts at MSG in the thread about that other team in town? There have been countless threads about (rock)music on the CPF, but only this one about the Nets. And it may be the only thing Ashie and I have ever agreed upon. Later

Oh, that is just because no matter how bad they are the Knicks matter and the Nets dont.

MFS62 Nov 01 2019 06:52 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

=nymr83 post_id=25665 time=1572585574 user_id=54] Oh, that is just because no matter how bad they are the Knicks matter and the Nets dont.

The rules of civility prevent me from responding appropriately.

I don't get into a battle of wits with someone who is half prepared.

Later

seawolf17 Nov 01 2019 06:53 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

I feel like the Nets have it the worst of the NYC "little brother" thing. The Devils and Islanders have won a few Cups. The Jets are everywhere. And obviously, the Mets are the Mets. But despite how completely dysfunctional the Knicks are, the Nets never seem to get any play at all. So weird.

MFS62 Nov 01 2019 07:05 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

That's why we should be allowed to enjoy our team if we are fans. Dumping on our team by fans of that other team, even though how bad they have been, is just, I guess, compensation for their inadequacies. Like the coward who feels good when he bullies smaller kids. Later

Willets Point Nov 01 2019 09:39 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

I had a college roommate from Commack. I can't imagine it being big enough to be home to an arena, but there you go.

kcmets Nov 01 2019 10:12 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

=MFS62 post_id=25677 time=1572613524 user_id=60]That's why we should be allowed to enjoy our team if we are fans. Dumping on our team by fans of that other team, even though how bad they have been, is just, I guess, compensation for their inadequacies. Like the coward who feels good when he bullies smaller kids.

Oh snap, Sigmund! Busting chops is not bullying, stop watching CNN.

Frayed Knot Nov 01 2019 01:52 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Willets Point wrote: I had a college roommate from Commack. I can't imagine it being big enough to be home to an arena, but there you go. Commack wasn't really big enough to be home to an arena, but then again it also wasn't a very big arena.

Frayed Knot Nov 01 2019 02:17 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

I'm not a mod, but why don't you ever talk about concerts at MSG in the thread about that other team in town? There have been countless threads about (rock)music on the CPF, but only this one about the Nets. The whole point here was that threads go where they go and that we shouldn't have strict rules to keep them from doing so - especially since some of us came from a board where there were strict rules against doing so. And, worse than that, there were inconsistently applied prohibitions against doing so which is what happens whenever control gets far too top heavy. This particular little side-jig got started off of my little foot-noted joke -- essentially a shout-out to KC who, IIRC, was the one fingered as the culprit and the recipient of a sternly worded warning as the result of our long-ago 'non-approved' discussion of Frampton -- and then kept alive by a question from the new guy here about whether this was actually true [answer: yes, but not here and not recently]. Various responses then followed, both about Frampton and about Commack, but also about the one-time arena which itself had some NY Net history to it so it's not like this was totally off the mark anyway. Bottom line: it's a day and a half diversion (unless it keeps going of course) in a thread where it's, what?, four games into a basketball season which I believe takes longer than a solar revolution by Jupiter so there's plenty of time to get back to serious Nets talk (assuming that's not a contradiction in terms) if there is indeed enough interest to sustain it. IIRC previous attempts at a sustained Nets threads have pretty much died on the vine [because: Nets] but that's no reason not to try again as they might be a good team this year and, even if not, Kyrie Irving's whining alone might be worth chatting about*. And even if you merely wind up talking to yourself (like half of my threads are me talking to myself) it's something that can be cathartic. So, as they said in STRIPES: Lighten up Francis * Side thought: Does Kyrie believe that Jupiter is flat too?

MFS62 Nov 01 2019 04:35 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Frayed Knot wrote: even if you merely wind up talking to yourself (like half of my threads are me talking to myself) it's something that can be cathartic. So, as they said in STRIPES: Lighten up Francis I have screamed to myself, both here and elsewhere. It doesn't help. I don't insult that other team. This place shouldn't be a place where lower phyla can insult (or post snide comments about) mine. Later

Frayed Knot Nov 01 2019 04:56 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

=MFS62 post_id=25768 time=1572647703 user_id=60] I don't insult that other team.

I don't know why not. The fans of that team certainly do.

MFS62 Nov 01 2019 04:58 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Frayed Knot wrote: =MFS62 post_id=25768 time=1572647703 user_id=60] I don't insult that other team. I don't know why not. The fans of that team certainly do.

Good point. It is a target rich environment.

Later

Double Switch Nov 01 2019 06:17 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

I don't insult that other team. This place shouldn't be a place where lower phyla can insult (or post snide comments about) mine. How about a little more help for the new guy? Who are your teams that shalt not be insulted and I'll do my best to avoid that (actually pretty easy since it's a petty exercise that I generally don't bother with). Just trying to be congenial here. * * my POV is the teams I consider "mine" have nothing whatsoever to do with who I am and therefore I cannot be insulted personally when someone decides to unload on one or all of them.

MFS62 Nov 01 2019 06:30 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

We're talking about the Brooklyn Nets as the team I root for. As folks here have mentioned, they are the underdog in the City, and I have always rooted for the underdog (new teams, new leagues) against the establishment. I find it curious that this is a Mets place, and we have always been treated like second class citizens by fans of the MFYs. They have walked in my shoes. Why act like MFY fans and denigrate my team? You did not insult them. Later

G-Fafif Nov 01 2019 06:49 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Havin' a good night vs Houston thus far. Let's finish for once.

Double Switch Nov 01 2019 07:07 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Nov 01 2019 07:20 PM

We're talking about the Brooklyn Nets as the team I root for. As folks here have mentioned, they are the underdog in the City, and I have always rooted for the underdog (new teams, new leagues) against the establishment. I find it curious that this is a Mets place, and we have always been treated like second class citizens by fans of the MFYs. They have walked in my shoes. Why act like MFY fans and denigrate my team? You did not insult them. Interesting. Presumably my general practice of trash-talk avoidance has to do with not having strong feelings about any team in any sport - I could be the poster child of rooting for laundry since the players come and go with whirlwind-like regularity. This might stem from my nomadic life and that one team is pretty much like another over time. Sometimes they win, sometimes they lose, sometimes it rains. Let's put it down to my not having the energy to take it personally, likely another result of moving too often to feel rooted to a specific team. That said, it genuinely pleases me when the MFY fail. No matter where I have lived, the MFY have been the mortal enemy. Not the players as such but the team as a concept. When a person really has no discernible home base and must adopt the present locals as the "home" team, it's hard to bond too tightly.

kcmets Nov 01 2019 07:11 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

=MFS62 post_id=25788 time=1572654606 user_id=60]They have walked in my shoes. Why act like MFY fans and denigrate my team?

I need some Midol.

G-Fafif Nov 01 2019 07:39 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Nets win. Prince with 27.

ashie62 Nov 03 2019 03:35 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Nets got up big against the injury depleted Pistons. The energy expended after beating Houston likely had them gassed in the second half of a back to back 31 Jarrett Allen C 6-11 243 4/21/1998 (21) 2 Texas 21 Wilson Chandler SF 6-8 235 5/10/1987 (32) 11 DePaul 33 Nicolas Claxton PF 6-11 215 4/17/1999 (20) R Georgia 8 Spencer Dinwiddie PG 6-5 215 4/6/1993 (26) 5 Colorado 7 Kevin Durant SF 6-10 240 9/29/1988 (31) 12 Texas 4 Henry Ellenson PF 6-10 240 1/13/1997 (22) 3 Marquette 12 Joe Harris SF 6-6 220 9/6/1991 (28) 5 Virginia 11 Kyrie Irving PG 6-2 195 3/23/1992 (27) 8 Duke 6 DeAndre Jordan C 6-11 265 7/21/1988 (31) 11 Texas A&M 00 Rodions Kurucs SF 6-9 228 2/5/1998 (21) 1 — 22 Caris LeVert SG 6-6 205 8/25/1994 (25) 3 Michigan 9 Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot SG 6-6 220 5/9/1995 (24) 3 — 13 Dzanan Musa SG 6-9 217 5/8/1999 (20) 1 — 0 David Nwaba SG 6-5 219 1/14/1993 (26) 3 Santa Monica Coll. CA (J.C.); 1 Theo Pinson SG 6-5 212 11/5/1995 (23) 1 North Carolina 17 Garrett Temple SG 6-5 195 5/8/1986 (33) 9 Louisiana State 2 Taurean Waller-Prince PF 6-7 218 3/22/1994 (25) 3 Baylor Rodions Kurucs looked pretty good as a rookie but seems buried on the 2nd unit, except for when he doesn't even do that. Maybe thats progress as a team. That Levert guy is really good

MFS62 Nov 03 2019 07:01 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Some curious substitutions in the second half, like they took the foot off the pedal once they wee ahead by 16. They still need to get some stops late in games. Later

G-Fafif Nov 04 2019 07:13 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Kyrie literally in the pink tonight. https://twitter.com/brooklynnets/status/1191517843369680901?s=21

G-Fafif Nov 04 2019 08:07 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Big lead nearly but doesn't get away. Nets beat Pelicans by 10. DeAndre Jordan ankle sprain, however.

MFS62 Nov 05 2019 05:37 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Joe Harris might be a good guy, and the winner of last year's 3-point title, but he couldn't guard a fire hydrant. But I'll take the win. Later

ashie62 Nov 08 2019 04:16 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Nets gave up 46 points in the 3rd quarter to the Pelican people I am watching De'vonte Graham light it up for Charlotte their first few games. It dawned on me this guy was the Net last season that made me cringe when he got the ball. He was a 2nd round pick out of Kansas who is currently eating Expensive FA Terry Rozier's minutes Portland tonight. Not expecting much defense on either side. I am expecting Jarrett Allen to step up. If Jarrett only had hands, painful to watch him fumble the ball at times. Light it up Mr Savant Kyrie LGN

G-Fafif Nov 08 2019 10:42 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Spencer comes alive with 34, Kyrie chips in 33. Made Lillard and his 60 look inadequate. Nets hold off the Blazers, reach .500. We're getting there.

MFS62 Nov 11 2019 04:54 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

I haven't liked the Suns since they replaced Neil Walk with Dennis Awtrey. Bad game all around. Later

ashie62 Nov 11 2019 07:12 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Jarrett Allen got called for four moving pick offensive fouls in the first half. Atkinson went ballistic and got t'd. Chewed refs at half. Now, about that 138 that got dropped on them

G-Fafif Nov 20 2019 08:12 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Much needed win tonight in the Norm Macdonald showdown, the Nets over the WHORE-Nets.

G-Fafif Nov 21 2019 07:58 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Would resonate more if they played in Bed-Stuy. https://twitter.com/marcjspearsespn/status/1197698742121402368?s=21

G-Fafif Nov 22 2019 08:02 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Two in a row. Dinwiddie looking good.

MFS62 Nov 23 2019 05:22 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Two in a row. Dinwiddie looking good. It will be interesting to see how his efforts to "monetize" his contract work out. In the meantime, he is earning every penny of it. Later

ashie62 Nov 23 2019 05:39 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Spencer will really earn it if Kyrie goes for surgery

G-Fafif Nov 24 2019 06:39 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Nets rock the Garden, win another. Spencer puts up 30 and orchestrates the final in-bound to clinch matters. Five-hundred and hopefully ready to rise.

kcmets Nov 24 2019 06:54 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

I'm gonna have bad alley-oop dreams all night.

MFS62 Nov 24 2019 07:18 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Iman Shumpert played like he played for his old team and was minus 8, but the Nets still won. And Richardson tells why he decided to retire: https://sports.yahoo.com/richard-jefferson-knicks-retirement-nets-005528442.html Later

G-Fafif Nov 25 2019 05:26 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Spence is Eastern Conference Player of the Week.

MFS62 Nov 25 2019 07:29 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

DONEwiddie - hits the gamer. Nets win again. Later

G-Fafif Nov 25 2019 07:31 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

We'll also accept WINdiddie, per Ian Eagle.

G-Fafif Nov 29 2019 12:40 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Nets avenge Celtics at Barclays on 45th anniversary of Nets beating Colonels at Coliseum (my first and only in-person ABA game, also the Friday afternoon after Thanksgiving).

MFS62 Nov 29 2019 07:03 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Spencer, from D-League player to winner of the skills competition to screwed out of "best sixth man" award to ... ? All Star? It is a great story, and soon the national media (hey, ESPN, there are other NBA players other than LeBron) will hopefully discover it. Later

MFS62 Dec 01 2019 04:04 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

When the team shoots that badly, it doesn't win too many basketball games. Later

G-Fafif Dec 04 2019 08:01 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Big night in Atlanta for Prince, Temple and Dinwiddie in the ATL.

MFS62 Dec 05 2019 05:32 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

And Allen starting to be consistently good. Later

MFS62 Dec 06 2019 07:32 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

They don't need no steenking Kyrie Irving. Balanced scoring led by Harris, and the Nets get another victory. Meanwhile, across town, they changed Miss Piggy's lipstick color. Later

G-Fafif Dec 08 2019 03:28 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Nice tight win over the Nuggets. Spence clutch once more.

ashie62 Dec 12 2019 06:01 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Total 2nd half flop disaster against Charlotte Why is Dzanan Musa in the rotation?

MFS62 Dec 12 2019 06:33 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

=ashie62 post_id=28236 time=1576155688 user_id=90] Why is Dzanan Musa in the rotation?

And why isn't Rodions Kurucs? (yeah, I know. But no charges were filed)

The team went on their run to the playoffs last year when he was the starting power forward.

He brings a level of energy to both the offense and the defense that seems to be lacking.

But he isn't getting any minutes at all.



Later

ashie62 Dec 12 2019 09:59 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Kurocs and Musa were second round plicks from Eastern Europe. Kurocs shot pretty well and got to be known around the league for using "sharp elbows" as a defender. Rodion now sits in the G league I can see Kenny wanting to see what Musa has but the jury is in, already. The speed of the game is too fast for him. Geez, he was first off the bench last night. Turnovers, bricks etc. Ughh! I don't get it. I know Jarrett Allen is prone to foul trouble so he is in a time share with Jordan. Allen was a beast in the first half. Problem is Jarrett logged about 12 minutes in the half. Cmon

MFS62 Dec 15 2019 06:51 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

They just can't get over the hump and beat Toronto. Once they can do that, even occasionally, it will help the image of the franchise. Later

G-Fafif Dec 15 2019 06:24 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Took care of the Sixers, though.

ashie62 Dec 16 2019 08:47 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Begining to think Kyrie and DeAngelo are stiffs

MFS62 Dec 17 2019 06:28 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

=ashie62 post_id=28537 time=1576554453 user_id=90] Begining to think Kyrie and DeAngelo are stiffs

I think Kyrie will inject the needed amount of energy when he returns, to keep the team out of mid-season doldrums.

Later

MFS62 Dec 26 2019 08:37 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Good Santas: https://www.netsdaily.com/2019/12/25/21037229/on-good-morning-america-a-7-foot-black-santa-claus-named-deandre https://www.republicworld.com/sports-news/basketball-news/kevin-durant-rings-in-christmas-early-gives-gifts-to-40-kids.html Later

ashie62 Dec 26 2019 10:33 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

DeAndre Jordan has been terrific in his time share with Jarrett. Missed a few flushes but aghh.. Love him It is probably a good thing for Kyrie to energize for a long stretch. Bring him back at midseason, as suggested prior and run to the wire. Kinda like a unique load management type thing Knicks in the building tonight. Dinwiddie over/under on points scored tonight is 26 1/2. That number shows alot of respect for our all star point guard

MFS62 Dec 26 2019 08:17 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

That was an embarrassment. They couldn't throw the ball in the ocean. Later

ashie62 Dec 27 2019 09:57 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Kenny Atkinson sat through the second half with his arms folded without the frown. He just knew they didn't have a run in them on this night. Might be the layoff but that was fugly all around I'd like to move up the timetable for Kyrie. I'd think he could be ready in seven days or so if he was serious about it.

kcmets Dec 27 2019 10:11 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

=ashie62 post_id=28993 time=1577381634 user_id=90]Dinwiddie over/under on points scored tonight is 26 1/2.

I guess I'm naive, but I'm still stunned there's a betting market for some-

thing as obscure as an over/under on an individual basketball player stats.

ashie62 Dec 27 2019 01:33 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Draftkings and Fan Duel and the rest have a line for most players for points rebounds assists, Baseball players for 1st hr, any hr etc. Football same idea. And....there are lines for DARTS

G-Fafif Jan 12 2020 12:32 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Kyrie returns tonight.

MFS62 Jan 13 2020 06:49 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Kyrie returns tonight. And provided the spark to lead them to victory. Brooklyn, no place for hate: https://jewishjournal.com/online/309478/brooklyn-nets-warm-up-in-no-place-for-hate-shirts-with-anti-defamation-league-logo/ Later

ashie62 Jan 16 2020 06:30 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

These 4th quarter collapses are maddening. Kyrie, out 2 months back 2 games was bitching that the Nets need more "pieces." This guy could give aspirin a headache Jarrett Allen looked terrific last night. Kenny put him on Ben Simmons. Ben was stymied as he cant make an 18 footer. Everything clicked for 3 quarters then blah I'd like to blame it on Timothe Luwawu-Cabarot but I can't Giannis on saturday at home

ashie62 Jan 29 2020 12:37 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

It appears Kyrie may need another day to process things Kyrie, it's called loafing at this point Had no idea how much of a diva he is until watching up close as a Nets fan

kcmets Jan 29 2020 12:51 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

=ashie62 post_id=30727 time=1580326648 user_id=90]It appears Kyrie may need another day to process things Kyrie, it's called loafing at this point

People grieve, there's no right way or wrong way.

Frayed Knot Jan 29 2020 12:53 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Had no idea how much of a diva he is until watching up close as a Nets fan The signs were all there. Irving just seems to spend so much of his time being miserable and I don't think any change of scenery or hand-picked teammates* are going to change that. Doesn't help when the recent track record shows his teams to be better on the days he sits out as compared to those when he actually plays. * especially if the hand-picked teammate is Kevin Durant who himself seems to be miserable much of the time.

ashie62 Jan 29 2020 03:44 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

With or without Kyrie the Nets are home against the Pistons tonight. Not far from a must win so get in done Hoping Andre Drummond sits. Kyrie dropped 45 on these Pistons a few days ago.

G-Fafif Jan 29 2020 09:39 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Got it done tonight.

MFS62 Jan 30 2020 05:13 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

=G-Fafif post_id=30757 time=1580359145 user_id=55] Got it done tonight.

Phew! They needed that.

Why is Joe Harris starting? He really doesn't stack up with any opponent he faces defensively and, while a very good shooter, is inconsistent. I think he should be coming off the bench to give a quick spark. The team made their great run last year when Kurucs started.

Later

MFS62 Feb 01 2020 03:16 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

They get NO respect! https://nypost.com/2020/02/01/nets-spencer-dinwiddie-goes-off-on-skills-challenge-snub-s-t-is-pretty-crazy/ How can an award winner not be invited back to defend his title? When he's a Net, that's how. A disgrace. Later

MFS62 Feb 12 2020 07:57 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

They finally were able to beat the Raptors (by 10 points). The game wasn't exactly a thing of beauty, but wins against Toronto have been few and far between over the past few years. Later

ashie62 Feb 16 2020 08:12 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Nets are locked into a 7 or 8 barring a freefall

ashie62 Feb 19 2020 07:58 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Kyrie off to see a second specialist for his shoulder. Have to believe surgery is next. What an ill fated signing

MFS62 Feb 20 2020 04:58 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Kyrie off to see a second specialist for his shoulder. Have to believe surgery is next. What an ill fated signing Tjis gives me a flashback to when baseball handled pitchers this way before surgery was commonplace/ routine. A pitcher complained of arm problems. The team doctors would tell him to rest a while. Mid year, the pitcher would return and say there was still pain. So they would tell him to rest it until the next spring. The next year, if there was still pain, the pitcher wold be sent to a famous "specialist" who would operate. The pitcher and team would lose another full year. Today, with shoulder surgery more commonplace, it is done early. This should have been the case with Kyrie. Now, when Durant is back next year, Kyrie may still be recovering from his operation. Later

MFS62 Feb 20 2020 05:43 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

They made the decision to do it. https://sports.yahoo.com/nets-kyrie-irving-season-ending-shoulder-surgery-234851381--nba.html Later

G-Fafif Feb 20 2020 06:11 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Right call.

kcmets Feb 20 2020 06:22 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Irving and Durant can rehab at Yo's ranch, just mind the gopher holes!

MFS62 Feb 20 2020 06:24 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

=kcmets post_id=32125 time=1582248124 user_id=53] Irving and Durant can rehab at Yo's ranch, just mind the gopher holes!

And the wild boar.

Later

G-Fafif Feb 20 2020 08:58 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

What a crummy loss to a detestable team.

ashie62 Mar 01 2020 03:21 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

The Nets are the worst team in the NBA. That includes the Knicks

G-Fafif Mar 03 2020 08:25 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Down by 21 in the third, Nets win by 9 at Boston. With 51 points, Caris LeVert's had a better night than Joe Biden.

MFS62 Mar 04 2020 06:46 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Caris LeVert finally showed us why he was a first round draft pick (as in "about f'n time"). He will need to do that more consistently if the Nets will make a strong run the rest of the year. Later

G-Fafif Mar 07 2020 11:53 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Kenny Atkinson has been mutually way-parted. Very much a WTF move.

G-Fafif Mar 07 2020 12:17 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Jacque Vaughn is the interim coach.

MFS62 Mar 07 2020 03:47 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

I did question his player decisions but believed the, you know, culture thing. This is totally unexpected. Later

ashie62 Mar 08 2020 11:51 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

I think of Kenny as one of the best coaches in the league. A true wtf move Yes, there are rumors that Kyrie and Durant would like to have a coach of their liking for next year's run and Sean Marks bought into it

kcmets Mar 08 2020 12:00 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

He probably did something that hasn't come to light yet.

G-Fafif Mar 08 2020 05:21 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

1-0 under the new guy.

Frayed Knot Mar 17 2020 03:11 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Four [CROSSOUT]L.I.[/CROSSOUT] [CROSSOUT]NY[/CROSSOUT] [CROSSOUT]NJ[/CROSSOUT] Brooklyn Nets players (all as yet unnamed) reportedly tested positive for Coronavirus. Three of the four are said to be asymptomatic at this point.

ashie62 Mar 17 2020 04:03 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Per CBS Kevin Durant

MFS62 Mar 17 2020 07:55 PM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

Crap! If he didn't have bad luck this year, he'd have no luck at all. Later

MFS62 Apr 14 2020 09:00 AM Re: Brookyln Nets 2019

All hat, no cattle: https://www.netsdaily.com/2020/4/12/21217773/revisionist-history-again-from-those-ever-reliable-knick-insiders Later