Harris Is Ready To Be A Leader For Nets

[NJNetz]

Point guard Devin Harris says that he is ready to be a leader for the rebuilding Nets this season.

"This is a new kind of situation for me, being just five years into the league and being one of the most experienced guys out there, guys looking for me to help out. I had guys to look up to in Dallas, and now I'm kind of that guy," Harris said.

He has the inevitable task of trying to replace Jason Kidd after being traded for the future Hall of Famer last season.

"I want more control out there," said Harris. "I want to control the offense. I want to control the tempo. And I believe with the guys that we have, it's got to be the way we play - up and down."

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[#1_War_Poet_ForLife]

What kind of output from Harris would you be satisfied with? I'm hoping for solid defense, 17 points, 6.5 assists / game

 

[yinets1860]

certainty,he is,he will be top 5 PG in NBA.

 

[NJNetz]

certainty,he is,he will be top 5 PG in NBA.

Yeah, um, no he won't be. Maybe top 10, but that's even a stretch.

 

[networks]

What kind of output from Harris would you be satisfied with? I'm hoping for solid defense, 17 points, 6.5 assists / game

I totally agree with you. this is what I am expecting from Harris. I would like to see 2 stls too.

 

[FOMW]

I'm looking for great tempo control and knowing when to use his speed and when not, getting the ball up quickly in the shot clock to maximize a possession, recognition of who has the hot hand and determination to find that person either directly or indirectly, good assist/turnover ratio (not trying to do too much as a playmaker or penetrator), great defense, good opportunistic 3-point shooting (38% or better), and that infectious bounce and energy (which I know will be there). If he does those things on most nights, his numbers will come and so will team success.

 

[r3drumNYNJ]

he is not a top 5 PG yet. He isnt better than Paul, Deron Williams, Nash, Parker, and probably even Billups and Kidd. He is top 10 tho. With that said, I expect 17 points, 8 assist, and 2 steals and possibly a Eastern Conference All Star reserve behind..idk who because all of the good PGs are in the West. so maybe he can start! lol

 

[JCB]

I'm looking for great tempo control and knowing when to use his speed and when not, getting the ball up quickly in the shot clock to maximize a possession, recognition of who has the hot hand and determination to find that person either directly or indirectly, good assist/turnover ratio (not trying to do too much as a playmaker or penetrator), great defense, good opportunistic 3-point shooting (38% or better), and that infectious bounce and energy (which I know will be there). If he does those things on most nights, his numbers will come and so will team success.

All good points.

I looked forward to a few one man fast breaks. Utilizing his speed in the open court is a must. I'd also like to see how he does on 2 and 3 man breaks. Does he know who should get the ball? And when it should be delivered? Can he pull the defender to him, if it's a 2 on 1, leaving his teammate open for an easy lay-up? All things that Kidd excelled at, and things that I'd like to see Harris try to do.

 

[danxcr]

EWWW JCB shea stadium ... EWWW hehe ya im excited as well ^^ GO YANKS!