<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetIncome)</div><div class='quotemain'> The reality is that <u>we</u> simply don't know how good Houston can be this season. Frank and Hill left the New York Athletic Club very enthused about his prospects and persuaded Thorn to make the offer. Stefanski said after Wednesday's workout that he is still a "very very good shooter". He was a 40% career three point shooter and deadlier in his mid level game. I have to assume but again dont know that the issue is whether his knee--and his body overall--can withstand an 82 game season. Conditioning at least in the workouts were not an issue. </p> As for Jumaine Jones, remember he played in only 18 games last year, has not received an offer from any other team...and the Nets decided to wait for a decision by a 36-year-old who hasn't played in two years before offering the 28-year-old Jones a contract. </p> Regarding what it will take for the Nets to sign him, his agent said that he wants a guaranteed deal but that isn't likely. He also said Houston isn't thinking one-and-done...he wants an opportunity to play beyond this season. I wouldn't be surprised if some deal involving a second year--two year vets minimum deal if he makes the team--winds up winning the day. </p> </p></div> Just keep in mind that a 1 year vet min deal means the Nets get some money back from the NBA. If it is a 2 year deal, they get nothing.</p>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetIncome)</div><div class='quotemain'> The reality is that <u>we</u> simply don't know how good Houston can be this season. Frank and Hill left the New York Athletic Club very enthused about his prospects and persuaded Thorn to make the offer. Stefanski said after Wednesday's workout that he is still a "very very good shooter". He was a 40% career three point shooter and deadlier in his mid level game. I have to assume but again dont know that the issue is whether his knee--and his body overall--can withstand an 82 game season. Conditioning at least in the workouts were not an issue. </p> As for Jumaine Jones, remember he played in only 18 games last year, has not received an offer from any other team...and the Nets decided to wait for a decision by a 36-year-old who hasn't played in two years before offering the 28-year-old Jones a contract. </p> Regarding what it will take for the Nets to sign him, his agent said that he wants a guaranteed deal but that isn't likely. He also said Houston isn't thinking one-and-done...he wants an opportunity to play beyond this season. I wouldn't be surprised if some deal involving a second year--two year vets minimum deal if he makes the team--winds up winning the day. </p> </p></div> Just keep in mind that a 1 year vet min deal means the Nets get some money back from the NBA. If it is a 2 year deal, they get nothing.</p> </div> </p> A good point...but ifthey think he is going to be that goodand he is willing to accept thevets minimum, the annual cost would be$500K.</p> I talked to someone in the Nets ticket office recently and he was veryready to start making cold calls to Knicks fans. The pitch is obvious: "We got the Knicks last class act. The Knicks got Marbury and Thomas. Are you disgusted yet? Come on, buy a couple of season tickets, forget the Knicks and in two years you'll be first in line to get tickets at the best arena in New York City."</p> </p> </p>
