Burns: Harris “almost Kidd-Like at pushing the ball”

[pegs]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetsDaily)</div><div class='quotemain'>Marty Burns doesn’t use the word “steal” in his analysis of how Devin Harris is adjusting to the Nets, but in an article written before the Hawks game he comes close. He compares Harris’ stats with others in trade deadline deals and says Harris “has more than held his own with the other big names”. Why? He quotes Harris saying that without Avery Johnson in his ear, “I can just go out and play.”</div>

Devin Harris adjusting well after trade to New Jersey - Marty Burns - Sports Illustrated

Big Deal Players - - NetsDaily Blog

Gotta love what Devin is doing right now. He's really stepped up his game, and is playing his game as of late.

I may be getting greedy, but I would still like to see more improvement. It seems every game, he does more and more.

 

[NJNetz]

Devin pushes the ball very well, for a shooting guard. When Devin is running the court, he's looking to get an easy layup, instead of a good shot for a teammate.

 

[GMJ]

Offensively he's a dream come true. He excels in the transition game, can create for himself, and has shown an ability to create for others. What I'd like to see is this lock down defense. I haven't seen complete breakdowns guarding the perimeter, but I'm waiting for that definitive game where he really earns his reputation as an tremendous defending PG

 

[Netted]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Mar 20 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetsDaily)</div><div class='quotemain'>Marty Burns doesn’t use the word “steal” in his analysis of how Devin Harris is adjusting to the Nets, but in an article written before the Hawks game he comes close. He compares Harris’ stats with others in trade deadline deals and says Harris “has more than held his own with the other big names”. Why? He quotes Harris saying that without Avery Johnson in his ear, “I can just go out and play.”</div>

Devin Harris adjusting well after trade to New Jersey - Marty Burns - Sports Illustrated

Big Deal Players - - NetsDaily Blog

Gotta love what Devin is doing right now. He's really stepped up his game, and is playing his game as of late.

I may be getting greedy, but I would still like to see more improvement. It seems every game, he does more and more.
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And people say Frank barks at the players too much. You never hear the Nets players complain about that.

 

[Jizzy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Joker @ Mar 20 2008, 02:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Devin pushes the ball very well, for a shooting guard. When Devin is running the court, he's looking to get an easy layup, instead of a good shot for a teammate.</div>
excellent post

 

[Universe]

We are never going to get a Jason Kidd. Dallas didn't even get Jason because the Jason of the past was one of the top five point gaurds of all time.

I remember him having open layups but waiting for teammates to run down for an easy basket. You never saw it this year because of the whole triple double legacy IMO and you will never see that out of Harris but he isn't a pass first gaurd.

 

[King John da FiF]

I like Devin more than kidd.

 

[lukewarmplay]

I had no idea Harris was this good.

 

[danxcr]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Mar 20 2008, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Offensively he's a dream come true. He excels in the transition game, can create for himself, and has shown an ability to create for others. What I'd like to see is this lock down defense. I haven't seen complete breakdowns guarding the perimeter, but I'm waiting for that definitive game where he really earns his reputation as an tremendous defending PG</div>

well he has been dealin with ankle injuries. but hey if ur healthy enough to be on the court than you should be accountable... but yesterday i was at the game and he looked great... omg that was the best nets game i have seen live... and i got a picture with salim !!! hahah

 

[J.S]

devin is real fast. his ankles worry me.

 

[ghoti]

This week, ESPN aired a terrific four-hour documentary called Black Magic.

One thing that struck me the most about this movie was how much of a direct effect the coaches of traditionally black colleges have on the game today.

If you want to understand why Devin Harris is so good at running the break, you have to know a little history.

The legendary John McClendon taught every facet of the fast break offense to his deciple, Ben Jobe. Jobe passed that knowledge to his star point guard at Southern University, Avery Johnson.

So Devin Harris had access to the very best training and took full advantage of that. That's something that he couldn't have gotten anywhere else.

 

[shawxx]

What surprises me is he now looks like a better passer. Dirk said after the trade that Devin was finishing a little too much in the lane. I feel like he is trying more to find his teammates in offense right now. It's an upgrade for a PG.

 

[Angelo1405]

whats funny is 70 games have been played and everytime swat has a chance for an alley, the pg passes it up and it makes me so angry because after seeing this, i know he can be a force next season.
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[ghoti]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Angelo1405 @ Mar 22 2008, 08:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>whats funny is 70 games have been played and everytime swat has a chance for an alley, the pg passes it up and it makes me so angry because after seeing this, i know he can be a force next season.</div>


So in order for Sean Williams to be a "force" he needs that rotten Devin Harris to throw him as many oops as possible and if he doesn't you will be angry?Hey, here's some ideas.How about "Swat" works on his jumper, his post moves, his conditioning, his rail-thin body, and his man defense? I think that will go a lot further towards making him a "force" than Devin Harris lobbing him some showtime passes.

 

[shawxx]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 21 2008, 01:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If you want to understand why Devin Harris is so good at running the break, you have to know a little history.

The legendary John McClendon taught every facet of the fast break offense to his deciple, Ben Jobe. Jobe passed that knowledge to his star point guard at Southern University, Avery Johnson.

So Devin Harris had access to the very best training and took full advantage of that. That's something that he couldn't have gotten anywhere else.</div>
Sadly, Dallas' transition wasn't very good. It felt like we had good finisher but were lack of smart passer in the break. Kidd has improved that area but I'm also surprised at how well Devin is doing in transition as a PG in NJ.

 

[Angelo1405]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 22 2008, 10:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Angelo1405 @ Mar 22 2008, 08:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>whats funny is 70 games have been played and everytime swat has a chance for an alley, the pg passes it up and it makes me so angry because after seeing this, i know he can be a force next season.</div>


So in order for Sean Williams to be a "force" he needs that rotten Devin Harris to throw him as many oops as possible and if he doesn't you will be angry?Hey, here's some ideas.How about "Swat" works on his jumper, his post moves, his conditioning, his rail-thin body, and his man defense? I think that will go a lot further towards making him a "force" than Devin Harris lobbing him some showtime passes.
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good idea !