Harris ready against the Bucks?

[NJNetz]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Devin Harris went through a full practice on Wednesday and is a game-time decision for Thursday’s game against Milwaukee. Lawrence Frank promises to give Harris more freedom (like making play calls) than the point guard had in Dallas. “We really want him to take ownership with this,” Frank told the media.
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Dave D'Alessandro - Nets Blast
Al Iannazzone - In the 'Zzone

Really shows how much trust Frank has in Marcus Williams.

 

[Universe]

I'd love to see him play. Hopefully he fits right in from the first minute on the court.

 

[Moo2K4]

If he's healthy enough, I'd expect him to start. Despite the fact that Marcus is playing well, Frank doesn't really seem to care. I'd expect them to shop Marcus over the summer, either because Frank wants him gone or because Marcus wants to go. He's playing well and deserves the minutes and probably won't get them once Harris is back.

 

[Netted]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Moo2K4 @ Feb 27 2008, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If he's healthy enough, I'd expect him to start. Despite the fact that Marcus is playing well, Frank doesn't really seem to care. I'd expect them to shop Marcus over the summer, either because Frank wants him gone or because Marcus wants to go. He's playing well and deserves the minutes and probably won't get them once Harris is back.</div>
I think Marcus will still get minutes. I see Armstrong not getting any.

 

[Moo2K4]

Well, he'll get minutes, but he's probably going to go back to 12-15mpg, and he's playing better than that at this point.

 

[pegs]

Marcus got too trigger-happy against the Magic last night. He's incredibly inconsistent, and the trends he has are weird- one night, he's looking to shoot, and he makes most of those shots. The next, he disappears. The next, he's looking to pass, and shoot very little. The next, he's looking to shoot again when he should be passing...except he misses almost all of 'em.

 

[Joey FistPump]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Moo2K4 @ Feb 27 2008, 03:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Well, he'll get minutes, but he's probably going to go back to 12-15mpg, and he's playing better than that at this point.</div>
Devin was averaging 30 mpg in Dallas...which is about right considering his uptempo style of play and his defensive effort. Given that Marcus will get at least 18 mpg...if you take into consideration that Vince doesn't have a true backup Marcus is likely to get around 8-10 minutes at SG as well.

I wouldn't be shocked to see Marcus average 26 mpg for the rest of the season.

 

[FOMW]

I'm really looking forward to Devin's debut. Hope it comes Thursday!

 

[ly_yng]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE ("Devin Harris")</div><div class='quotemain'>"But here, (Frank) told me he's going to let me run the show with some freedom - he'll give me that freedom before he takes it away. It's kind of an opposite situation, and I'm looking forward to it."</div>

Anyone else get the mental image of Marcus Williams reading this and throwing his laptop across the room?

 

[pegs]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ly_yng @ Feb 27 2008, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE ("Devin Harris")</div><div class='quotemain'>"But here, (Frank) told me he's going to let me run the show with some freedom - he'll give me that freedom before he takes it away. It's kind of an opposite situation, and I'm looking forward to it."</div>

Anyone else get the mental image of Marcus Williams reading this and throwing his laptop across the room?
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haha...and then proceeding to steal Devin Harris's laptop to replace his broken one.

 

[Netted]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ly_yng @ Feb 27 2008, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE ("Devin Harris")</div><div class='quotemain'>"But here, (Frank) told me he's going to let me run the show with some freedom - he'll give me that freedom before he takes it away. It's kind of an opposite situation, and I'm looking forward to it."</div>

Anyone else get the mental image of Marcus Williams reading this and throwing his laptop across the room?
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Well Devin is in his 4th season and has started for a team in the NBA Finals.

 

[RUstrong]

Marcus has a good game every other game so give him 20 one game, 10 the next, then 20 after.

 

[GMJ]

Who does a guy have to sleep with to get the starters job around here?

Whoa, wait a minute.

 

[AGGiE]

 

[RUstrong]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AGGiE @ Feb 27 2008, 09:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>

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Off topic but I must say, Stro is looking pretty classy.

 

[Netsfan318]

stupidest thing I ever heard, nice way of showing Marcus you have faith in him. You can't bring Devin in slow atleast and work him in, now it's throw him in the starting lineup which w/ Devin I'm telling you book it Marcus is and will be the better passer. I hope if this kid gets shopped it's to a team that will give a 22 yr. old a chance.

 

[Netted]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netsfan318 @ Feb 28 2008, 10:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>stupidest thing I ever heard, nice way of showing Marcus you have faith in him. You can't bring Devin in slow atleast and work him in, now it's throw him in the starting lineup which w/ Devin I'm telling you book it Marcus is and will be the better passer. I hope if this kid gets shopped it's to a team that will give a 22 yr. old a chance.</div>
Marcus is starting. They've been saying Devin will come off the bench at first.

Besides it's got nothing to do with giving confidence to Marcus, rather letting your new PG (who's 25 years old, started in the NBA Finals, signed a $43MM contract extension, and that you traded your franchise player for) know this is his team. It's about giving Devin confidence.

Amazing how many people are dogging Harris getting minutes over Marcus when he hasn't even played one minute for the Nets yet. Why don't you see what you have before you pass judgement.

 

[Universe]

I still think we role like the Raptors did with two point gaurds.

If Marcus gets good enough, we could even move Harris to the two and have them together.

 

[go nets]

im giddy as heck to see devin play, i think he'll have a nice game something like 17pts 7assists

 

[go nets]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Universe @ Feb 28 2008, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I still think we role like the Raptors did with two point gaurds.

If Marcus gets good enough, we could even move Harris to the two and have them together.</div>

exactly just look at the raptors they have ford and calderon

we can use both marcus and devin, its a great problem to have

 

[pegs]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Universe @ Feb 28 2008, 11:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I still think we role like the Raptors did with two point gaurds.

If Marcus gets good enough, we could even move Harris to the two and have them together.</div>

Actually, I could see Marcus replacing Boki as the first bench player. The likeliness is high that Frank will want to play them together alot, much like he did with Vaughn/Kidd and Marcus/Kidd.

Either way, Harris is the more experienced and better player, and we haven't even seen much of his playmaking abilities. The thing I'm looking forward to is Harris's defense. Since Vince and RJ don't play defense, and Marcus just isn't that good at it, it'll be nice to have a perimeter player who excels at defense.

 

[soul driver]

hmm...also notice how Dallas is going to be on TNT tonight...

...a way to get a few less people to watch Dallas?

 

[NJNetz]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (soul driver @ Feb 28 2008, 04:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>hmm...also notice how Dallas is going to be on TNT tonight...

...a way to get a few less people to watch Dallas?</div>


It's a conspiracy! I'll be watching both games...again.