Jason Kidd has started strong out of the gates for the Nets. His averages of 19.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg, and 10.5 apg have many thinking about a MVP type of season, again.....(as in another MVP-Caliber season). But one thing that has gone overlooked in the Nets slow 3-5 start, is the play of Kenyon Martin. Quitely, Martin has been averaging 17/9 out of the gates. Admittedly, its still very early in the season, but he seems to be putting a strong case towards the type of contract extension he was demanding in the offseason. His 44% from the field leaves a lot to be desired, but no one can question that his play so far has been pretty good. --------- Other notes: The Celtics, after dealing their second best player, have a better record than the Nets. The Celtics(4-4) have been a suprise, while the Nets(3-5) have also been a suprise, but on the wrong side of the spectrum. Look for the Nets to build some momentum with a win against the Knicks. Kidd should have a great game, with no Sprewell there to defend him. Looking ahead: 15 Sat @ Atlanta 7:00 pm YES NBALP 18 Tue New Orleans 7:30 pm YES NBALP 22 Sat Toronto 1:00 pm YES NBALP 25 Tue @ Seattle 10:00 pm YES -- 27 Thu @ L.A. Clippers 10:00 pm -- TNT 28 Fri @ Portland 10:00 pm YES NBALP 30 Sun @ Sacramento Atlanta should be a relatively easy win. But New Orleans, Toronto, Seattle, Portland, and Sacramento will be a brutal stretch. The 4 game road trip(Seattle, LaC, Portland, and Sacramento) will prove if NJ is a contender to the throne this year.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Quitely, Martin has been averaging 17/9 out of the gates.</div> Becoming more than just a defensive stopper... getting better each year.
KMART is gonna have an excellent chance at making the All-star team because he the best power forward behind J.Oneal in the east. And Walker went west to Dallas so that leaves a forward spot open from last years team.
finally...some love for my man K-Mart...and he's doing pretty well blocking some shots...considering he came from an injury...
