Nets going back to their roots

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GM3)</div><div class='quotemain'>

The Nets seem to be going back to their defensive philosophy.</p>

- Choosing not to re-sign Eddie House. A great offensive threat but a defensive liability.</p>

- Low balling Mikki and letting him walk. Low balling him is up for debate but after the kind of season he had most teams would keep him, the only reason I could think they didn't was because he literally can't play defense.</p>

- Jamal Magloire signing - Shot blocker, rebounder and strong body in the paint. You can't be a good defensive team without having a guy like Magloire on the team, enforcer type.</p>

- Drafting Sean Williams passing up Bellini, Jason Smith. Shot blocking and rebounding over mid ranger shooting.</p>

- Various reports say they are in the maket for a 3rd string pg/sg who plays defense. </p>

The clogs in their pipes.</p>

- Carter - I like him I really do but he is an average defender at best. </p>

- Boki, Marcus - I am very high on both but they seem to be offensive players. </p>

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I think part of why the Nets opted for Magloire over Moore was due to money. Less 1st year, 2 years less. Not sure that was only for defensive reasons.</p>

-Petey</p>