Every year it happens

[SportsTicker]

as the scrimmages begin, vets take notice of a player who the media hasn't projected as a key player. Two years ago, it was Nachbar.

Ladies and gentlemen, this year's sleeper...Ryan Anderson

From Dave D's blog:

If this team somehow becomes a contender for a playoff spot, who's the one youngin' who will emerge as a big contributor?

Devin Harris jumped at it: "I've got two," he said. "Four, really."

We asked for one.

"Ryan Anderson," he said. "His skill level is higher than what people think, he can really shoot the ball, and I thnk that will open up a lot of things. . . .Our job to kind of push him along. Every young guy needs a little push, and we'll probably push him the hardest."

Dooling also didn't hesitate: "I've got two," he said. "First guy, most people don't know much about Ryan, but he has a really, really nice game. He can shoot the basketball, he's deceptively strong, and he's really crafty around the basket.

"And this kid Chris Douglas-Roberts -- I just don't know how he slipped that far (to No. 40). I don't want to put pressure on him, but he has a really nice game. And he has the attitude and work ethic to be very successful in this game."

 

[MisterMontross]

as the scrimmages begin, vets take notice of a player who the media hasn't projected as a key player. Two years ago, it was Nachbar.

Ladies and gentlemen, this year's sleeper...Ryan Anderson

From Dave D's blog:

If this team somehow becomes a contender for a playoff spot, who's the one youngin' who will emerge as a big contributor?

Devin Harris jumped at it: "I've got two," he said. "Four, really."

We asked for one.

"Ryan Anderson," he said. "His skill level is higher than what people think, he can really shoot the ball, and I thnk that will open up a lot of things. . . .Our job to kind of push him along. Every young guy needs a little push, and we'll probably push him the hardest."

Dooling also didn't hesitate: "I've got two," he said. "First guy, most people don't know much about Ryan, but he has a really, really nice game. He can shoot the basketball, he's deceptively strong, and he's really crafty around the basket.

"And this kid Chris Douglas-Roberts -- I just don't know how he slipped that far (to No. 40). I don't want to put pressure on him, but he has a really nice game. And he has the attitude and work ethic to be very successful in this game."

Boki slept himself to a nice job in Europe.

 

[Petey]

Boki slept himself to a nice job in Europe.

I think we will see over the next 2 years if not longer what happened to Boki happen to a lot of players.

Boki's not worth the MLE. While in Europe they have the extra cash, and can make offers bigger than they would get in the NBA. As teams approach 2010, I think we'll see teams take this approach as they won't want a big man player, or a guy whom has to accept the MLE fall out of their budget as their near the luxury tax.

-Petey

 

[SportsTicker]

Nice attempt by Mr. Montross to hijack the thread...and very typical.

 

[YehYeh]

Anderson has a very high release and excellent touch when he is around the basket, and a good nose for rebounds. These qualities, his size, and his 3pt shooting will keep him in the league a long while. The question is his quickness and strength on defense. Something we will just have to see. Can he stay with NBA bigs?

 

[Netted]

A starting lineup of Harris, Carter, CDR, Anderson, and Lopez would be a kick in the head. I don't think anybody would see that coming.

 

[kdub]

Sweet. It's unlikely he'll get much time, but he'll make an impact when he's in. He's got that long stroke which everyone on the other team will need to be worried about.

 

[MisterMontross]

Nice attempt by Mr. Montross to hijack the thread...and very typical.

No, just trying to point out how little words mean, as opposed to actualities.

But as a supposed journalist, I can see how you can't perceive of such a thing.

 

[SportsTicker]

No, just trying to point out how little words mean, as opposed to actualities.

But as a supposed journalist, I can see how you can't perceive of such a thing.

You bore me with your third-rate trash talk.

 

[MisterMontross]

You bore me with your third-rate trash talk.

Every post you make reflects that boredom.

And 'trash talk'? If that isn't typical journalist spin bullshit, then......well then nothing. The world has been revolving around journalists spin bullshit for decades, if not centuries..

Is that 'trash talk' too harsh for your sensitive soul?

Sorry, forgot you're a 'journalist', and have no soul.

Carry on.

 

[FOMW]

Consider that both the other rookies had much higher profiles entering the draft and were regarded by many/most as high value if not steals at their respective draft positions. Consider also that Yi and Sean are both only second year players. It's pretty encouraging that Devin and a no-nonsense vet like Dooling both mention Ryan FIRST as the young guy they expect will really have an impact. They both mention a well-roundedness to his game and a combination of deceptive strength and skill.

You put that together with his very impressive numbers in a tough college conference, the way he supposedly performed in pre draft workouts against elite prospects, what is evidently a very strong character and family background, and he does seem poised to open some eyes this year. I have a feeling he's going to be my favorite of the Nets young guys.

 

[Dumpy]

I've been pimping Ryan for about two months now. I really think he will be closer to KVH than to Boki.

 

[kdub]

Ok I'm prepared to be flamed because I'm admitting that I haven't watched him much, but what makes Kevin Love (drafted 5th) better than Ryan Anderson?

 

[FOMW]

I've been pimping Ryan for about two months now. I really think he will be closer to KVH than to Boki.

I know you like him, which gives me even more confidence that he will pan out. Do you think he will see minutes right away? If not, when? Unless he truly distinguishes himself in camp and preseason, I have to think Boone, Lopez, Najera, and Yi, at least, will be ahead of him on the depth chart at the 4/5 positions. Sean may also have a slight advantage at first just because he's second year and his strengths are on the defensive end, which is what Frank wants to emphasize.

 

[Dumpy]

I know you like him, which gives me even more confidence that he will pan out. Do you think he will see minutes right away? If not, when? Unless he truly distinguishes himself in camp and preseason, I have to think Boone, Lopez, Najera, and Yi, at least, will be ahead of him on the depth chart at the 4/5 positions. Sean may also have a slight advantage at first just because he's second year and his strengths are on the defensive end, which is what Frank wants to emphasize.

It will come down to his strength and defense. Who knows. He has an incredible stroke and in summer league was hitting threes from five feet behind the arc. He also is a pretty good rebounder, which is mostly anticipation and technique. The other thing I noticed is that he likes to shoot from where the SG normally lines up--I'm not sure what the right terminology is--and not from the corner like a long-range shooting PF normally does. That, in turn, would seem to allow Vince to post up, if they were on the court together.

 

[SportsTicker]

He was chief scout and now director of player personnel Gregg Polinsky's favorite pick of the three, according to Kiki.

If you want to see a long highlight reel, here it is...

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As Kevin Love, you could look at this clip and make the same argument about CDR

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[jirohkanzaki]

cdr is a baller...

ryan has the right mentality to continuously improve...

brook is well...big.

 

[SportsTicker]

cdr is a baller...

ryan has the right mentality to continuously improve...

brook is well...big.

Lopez was also the best center in the draft.

I don't have much doubt that Lopez will be the Nets starting center at some point and I don't have much either about Yi...who I think could be a big pickup. If Anderson turns out to be a good pick, that would be very significant for the Nets long term. What no mentions about him is that he is barely 20--his birthday was in May. He is very young, younger than any Net since 1979..

 

[kdub]

Lopez was also the best center in the draft.

I don't have much doubt that Lopez will be the Nets starting center at some point and I don't have much either about Yi...who I think could be a big pickup. If Anderson turns out to be a good pick, that would be very significant for the Nets long term. What no mentions about him is that he is barely 20--his birthday was in May. He is very young, younger than any Net since 1979..

And that makes it even more impressive that he dominated the Pac-10 at such a young age. I know, I watched him do it

 

[danxcr]

hey ryan is my favorite rookie but im super excited bout Yi... i mean i really feel hes the real deal if he can just put it all together... i know its a big IF

and i think anderson will be a lot better than KVH... i certainly hope so

 

[fefe]

even if Yi is not that special, he surely is everything Mikky Moore was (less intense, but he has all the skills and phisical attributes), so if he can work that pick&roll and pick&pop with VC and Devin, A Mikky Moore season is a given for Yi in NJ imo.

 

[Netsfan99]

Every post you make reflects that boredom.

And 'trash talk'? If that isn't typical journalist spin bullshit, then......well then nothing. The world has been revolving around journalists spin bullshit for decades, if not centuries..

Is that 'trash talk' too harsh for your sensitive soul?

Sorry, forgot you're a 'journalist', and have no soul.

Carry on.

Dude just stop talking lol.

He is right, your just a third-rate trash talk troll.

 

[Kid Chocolate]

I'm excited for the rookies this year. I really like the way the draft panned out for us.

 

[MisterMontross]

Dude just stop talking lol.

He is right, your just a third-rate trash talk troll.

Thanks for the offer, but I'll keep posting what I like, and pointing out when certain posters are talking out of their recto-cavities.

And I believe you meant 'you're'.

 

[Universe]

There is no better chance for Ryan to florish than on this team. We want to win but we also know the facts so he will get plenty of play if he earns it.

 

[unstop]

s the scrimmages begin, vets take notice of a player who the media hasn't projected as a key player. Two years ago, it was Nachbar.

Ladies and gentlemen, this year's sleeper...Ryan Anderson

And if I remember correctly, the year before Nachbar it was Linton Johnson III.

 

[SportsTicker]

And if I remember correctly, the year before Nachbar it was Linton Johnson III.

You remember incorrectly. LJIII was a favorite of RealGM, who said he was a leading candidate for MIP, and Charley Rosen of Fox Sports. It wasnt his teammates who said nice things about him, although Ed Stefanski (who signed him when the Tractor Traylor physical went south) did say he was looking good.

In 2004, however, people were saying nice things about Ron Mercer til he got hurt.

 

[MisterMontross]

In 2004, however, people were saying nice things about Ron Mercer til he got hurt.

I certainly wasn't one of them.

 

[allnet5-21]

ron mercer was always a nice playerr, he had a few big games for us when he was healthy. i mean he had a decent career. his best was when he averaged 19.7 with the bulls but he was always a goood 18 foot jump shooter

 

[MisterMontross]

ron mercer was always a nice playerr, he had a few big games for us when he was healthy. i mean he had a decent career. his best was when he averaged 19.7 with the bulls but he was always a goood 18 foot jump shooter

Bulls were quite anxious to get rid of Mercer, and he was their leading scorer when they traded him.

In fact, it was reported that the Miller/Artest for Jalen Rose trade wouldn't have gone down unless Pacers were willing to take Mercer.

Plus, Ron is a rapist.