<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'> It’s Not Just ‘Melo - Nets Talking Bargnani, Diaw, Barbosa May 20, 2008, 7:25 am In a wide ranging story on the Nets off season plans, Dave D’Alessandro says while the Nets have had “some dialogue” about trading for Carmelo Anthony and have made “cursory inquiries” about Boris Diaw and Leandro Barbosa, the ”more substantive” talks have been with Toronto about Andrea Bargnani. Meanwhile, ‘Melo’s agent says of the reports, “It’s BS right now.” As for the lottery, if they win it, they’ll keep the pick. Holding Pattern for the Nets - Dave D'Alessandro - Star-Ledger Nets have eye on Anthony - Fred Kerber - New York Post Nets and Knicks play the NBA lottery - Al Iannazzone - The Record NBA draft preview: the skinny on top picks - Al Iannazzone - The Record Carmelo Anthony’s Agent Comments on Trade Rumors - Josina Anderson - FOX 31 Sports</div> If we do pick up Bargnani then I'd prefer to keep Diop over Krstic when it comes to FA signings.
I think Melo and Camby or Barbosa and Diaw would both be steals. Diaw is so underrated he's got so much talent and can play down on the block he's just not selfish enough to take all the shots. But, if we get Bargnani I'm no longer a Nets fans.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J-HoAgZ @ May 20 2008, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think Melo and Camby or Barbosa and Diaw would both be steals. Diaw is so underrated he's got so much talent and can play down on the block he's just not selfish enough to take all the shots. But, if we get Bargnani I'm no longer a Nets fans.</div> Yeah it would suck If we got Bargniani... I wouldnt mind Barbosa or Boris though.
Uh, Barbosa? We've already got a better version of him, his name is Devin Harris. I still like the idea of a Barganini-RJ deal, but we should see this Melo thing through first...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ly_yng @ May 20 2008, 11:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Uh, Barbosa? We've already got a better version of him, his name is Devin Harris. I still like the idea of a Barganini-RJ deal, but we should see this Melo thing through first...</div> Imagine having Barbosa AND Devin on the floor at the same time, tho. Fastest backcourt ever.
I can see Nets trying to go the run and gun style with Barbosa and Diaw. I'd rather the Melo/Camby deal, but I don't think I'd mind Barbosa and Boris...maybe. Bargnani doesn't interest me.
Because of some contract issues, the Nets would have to wait until July 1 before they could hypothetically acquire Carmelo.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (huevonkiller @ May 20 2008, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Because of some contract issues, the Nets would have to wait until July 1 before they could hypothetically acquire Carmelo.</div> BYC?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JCB @ May 20 2008, 12:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (huevonkiller @ May 20 2008, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Because of some contract issues, the Nets would have to wait until July 1 before they could hypothetically acquire Carmelo.</div> BYC? </div> Correct.
NJ should just go for Bosa &/or Diaw...with Phoenix trying to save money with Shaq'a contract for the next two years they might be able to get Phoenix's 1st Round pick as well (possible 15th overall).
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ May 20 2008, 07:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If we do pick up Bargnani then I'd prefer to keep Diop over Krstic when it comes to FA signings.</div> Let's trade for Bargnani, draft Gallinari, keep Krstic, Boki and rename to New Europe Nets p.s. and give one more chance to Zoran!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Belarus @ May 20 2008, 11:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ May 20 2008, 07:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If we do pick up Bargnani then I'd prefer to keep Diop over Krstic when it comes to FA signings.</div> Let's trade for Bargnani, draft Gallinari, keep Krstic, Boki and rename to New Europe Nets p.s. and give one more chance to Zoran! </div> Sounds like fun...but with the team moving to Brooklynn and the way New york fans are along with how much thier going to have to rely on fan support, I don't think thay can afford to load the team up with alot a players fans don't know or can't relate to. Not to say they're not good players or that they can't end up being great down the road. Do you think New York's fanbase is a place to build a team of players that will take years to develop a face and relationship with that fanbase? They have very short attention spans and little tolerance for mediocrity
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ May 20 2008, 11:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>LOL. Who in BROOKLYN would be able to relate to Italians and Eastern Europeans?</div> That's my point...they don't need to go that route...they need a young team that will compliment the "King" in two years when he's free to join his boy Jigga
It has nothing to with race, nor was I implying race as an issue so we can cut that one right now. I'm talking about the differences of a fanbase being able to relate to players they haven't been familure with as opposed to young players that played college and they've seen on TV ( ie; March Madness). How may people (average fans) even know who Gallinari is? How many have access to watching ball overseas? That's my point. Now can we please leave the race card out of this. Being multiracial myself, I do take offense to that talk. Thanks.
