Yes, he's not a Net. But he could have been, had the Knicks not selected him (I still think it was a ruse by the Nets, but whatever). Anyway, here is what the Post says today: Potential ruse aside, this could have been an unmitigated disaster for the Nets. [Rotoworld's Steve Alexander doesn't think he will play as many as 30 games] Instead, we have Brook Lopez. If for nothing else, let's cheer for the fact that none of the rookies are hurt, all are enthusiastic hard workers, and that they will play.
I don't know; I just didn't really see how Gallinari fit either within their "typical" draft profile, or would fulfill their specific current needs (shore up the defense now!) The Nets may have taken Gallinari had Lopez, Joe Alexander and Bayless been off the table.
I'd guess the change was based on the new management/coach. Though you're right. Glad the Nets younglings are healthy and ready for the season. -Petey
This is seems bad. Back problems and he hasnt even played a game yet. Dumpy, you are right. If he was available we could have picked him.Lucky for them they have Chandler. The other thing is that the Knicks are really going to have a hard time. Curry is over weight coming into camp. Not uncommon but I have read that this year is worse the previous years. Randolph still on the team. This is going to come back and haunt Walsh. Lee is going to want more money and they will have to make a decision. People are saying the D'Antoni is going to turn this team around slightly. I dont see it. Only time will tell.
This guy is an ass. Of all seasons to come in over weight. You know they hired D'Antoni as coach and will be a running team and this ass shows up out of shape. Say what you want about the Nets, but I doubt that would happen under Nets management. They had guys in the gym for most of the summer (including Swift who isn't necessarily part of their plans). They built a team with camraderie. This guy goes away all summer and waltzes into Knick camp a fat pig because he didn't feel like he was part of something. Probably felt like he was the old regime's problem. Not a good way to work with your players and protect your investment.
I mention it out of love....from one Laker fan to another.....errr....I mean from a Laker fan to a Nets fan
in d' antoni's system, knicks will need a pg who makes good decisions with the ball or else it won't be run-run-score but run-run-turnover that's why they picked a more cerebral-type point forward...