Frank switches up the offense

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From NetsDaily:</p>

Lawrence Frank is making a few changes to the Nets&rsquo; offense this season, increasing ball movement and reducing the dependency on Vince Carter&rsquo;s ability to create. It&rsquo;s a bit of a throwback to Jason Kidd&rsquo;s first few years in New Jersey, it&rsquo;s tailor-made for Jason Collins&rsquo; skill set, and it may be a result (at least partially) of some failures in the Cleveland series this past June.

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How Vince feels about it:

Who will it affect the most? Carter. He won't have as many straight pick-and-rolls and post ups. Who couldn't care in the least? Carter. (At least at this point.)</p>

"You can score without having the ball in your hands as well, whatever works," Carter said. "Right now we're just trying to win games and go as far as possible. If they feel that's the way we have to go, let's do it."</p>

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"It's going to be interesting," Carter said. "Now there's going to be a lot of looks for everybody, a lot of movement for teams trying to guard me a particular way. We can go back to the post-ups and pick-and-rolls and all that stuff as well. Just give them a variety of things, so you have to prepare for a lot of things now.</p>

"Now you have to guard me with the ball in my hands and you have to guard me without the ball in my hands as well as RJ and JKidd. There's a lot of movement for everybody.

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And the difference between past "new offense's":

A few years back, Frank changed up the offense, but Jefferson said it was a little confusing to the players. No one has complained about it yet. The leaders - Jason Kidd and Carter - seem to be for it, and that's really the most important thing.</p>

"Everyone's agreeable now - by and large," Frank said. "We haven't played a game. We haven't lost a game. The key is, if you lose a couple games, do you [waver]? Look, we're staying the course.</p>

"This is how we're going to play. We're not going to be a stagnant team. We're still taking advantage of people's special skills. It's not like Carter or Jefferson has to take a backseat. We still know what they do best. We're going to put them in positions (to score), but it's going to be preceded by movement."

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Important for Jason Collins haters:

Going back to some concepts of that fits this group. It's better built for Jefferson, who is not as good in pick-and-rolls and post-ups. Kidd is the master and Collins knows his role and plays it perfectly, which is why you should expect him to retain his starting job. Can't tell you how many times I've heard Collins "doesn't make any game-plan mistakes."

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oh yeah, and for anyone attending the practice, bring a non-perishable food item:

The Nets' Open Practice will be Saturday at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Hackensack, N.J., starting at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are available at www.njnets.com, or at the door.</p>

Bring a non-perishable food item and you will receive a ticket to either a preseason game or the Oct. 31 season opener against the Bulls. For more information on the open practice, log onto www.njnets.com.

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[GMJ]

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"You can score without having the ball in your hands as well, whatever works," Carter said. "Right now we're just trying to win games and go as far as possible. If they feel that's the way we have to go, let's do it."</p>

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It's nice to hear, but last year we heard LFrank say the complete opposite in terms of Vince's willingness to accept team-oriented offense.</p>

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"Now there's going to be a lot of looks for everybody, a lot of movement for teams trying to guard me a particular way.</p>

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This killed me.</p>
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Well I support the move whole-heartedly. I'm hoping that Magloire can set a decent pick and get Collins out of the rotation, too. As for whether or not Vince and Frank stop going iso? We'll have to wait and see if Vince's dedication to winning is true. However seeing as he just entered his 10th year in the league, and has had his fair share of 2nd round knock-outs, I might have to believe; not sure I have a choice though. This sounds good to me.</p>

Hell at least the last 10 seconds of our close games won't be as predictable zzzzzzzzz</p>

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[Ma3oxuct]

I like what I hear. I've always wanted the same offense to be run when Martin was here. Carter was make such an offense unstoppable: like a Kerry Kittles with better shot and ability to drive to the hoop at will.

 

[ghoti]

Lies the off-season has told me --</p>

1. Jason Kidd now finally has a competent backup and will be playing 32 MPG this season.</p>

2. Vince is happy moving without the ball and playing in an offense where he is not the primary ballhandler. He will use the extra energy from this reduced offensive responsibility to run the floor and play lockdown defense.</p>

These claims are staples of every off-season, and they will never, ever happen. Ever.</p>

 

[Dumpy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ma3oxuct)</div><div class='quotemain'>I like what I hear. I've always wanted the same offense to be run when Martin was here. Carter was make such an offense unstoppable: like a Kerry Kittles with better shot and ability to drive to the hoop at will.</div></p>

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Kerry Kittles ran like a deer and was a tremendous defensive player.</p>

 

[rory]

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Lies the off-season has told me --</p>

1. Jason Kidd now finally has a competent backup and will be playing 32 MPG this season.</p>

2. Vince is happy moving without the ball and playing in an offense where he is not the primary ballhandler. He will use the extra energy from this reduced offensive responsibility to run the floor and play lockdown defense.</p>

These claims are staples of every off-season, and they will never, ever happen. Ever.</p>

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Haha, don't forget:</p>

3. Big ManSigning X is the best big man Jason Kidd has played with</p>

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