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<address>We can jump up and down all day about Franks (lack of) coaching, form slumps by the entire 2nd unit (will the real Boki Nachbar please show up?) and our seemingly pathetic big man rotation but we need to realise some important facts;</address>
Thorn had very little to use when it came to acquiring players. Very little money, few trading chips and a star opting out to get more money. The market this year was a weaker than average crop that yeilded very few quality players in the Nets price range.</p>
Last years result is looking more and more like a 'best case scenario'. After a few big wins, the last third of the season was an amazing turn of events considering the RJ and Krstic issues as the nets played with swagger, hustle and brains. Even Josh Boone put up a few respectable lines!</p>
Our big men are poorly matched together in terms of strengths and weaknesses. Only one true athlete, 3 that all seemingly play beneath the rim and those same 3 lack the acceleration required to maximise the strong points that Kidd brings to a game. Magloire and Collins in the same team is not a good mix since both are bangers limited athletically that rely on toughness and savy to get by. I was excited about Mags, but was unaware that he had seemingly lost the majority of his quickness.</p>
Richard Jefferson works best when he is in the presence of a superior scorer (See Odom, Lamar). He is meant to be a fabulous second banana, not a bonafide 'star'. His efforts have been nothing short of amazing, but having to carry a team is not what RJ is meant to be doing.</p>
Wright, Nachbar, Boone and Allen are all 'confidence' players. Allen especially. When going through slumps like this (we were winning playing terrible basketball early on. admit it) these types of players need minutes (for better or worse) to try and get their groove back. At times its hard to watch but 82 games is not a sprint.</p>
<address>What can be done?</address>
Frank really needs a better offensive playbook. The reliance on Carter is beyond the joke and more needs to be done to try and get more pick and rolls happening with the big men. Collins also has to be brought in. He isnt being defended and should be taking at least 6 shots a game to try and make the defense second guess. Its all too predictable. I know he cant shoot but its an option that needs to be looked at.</p>
Sean 'area 51' williams should be rewarded for his hustle. he is the only guy over 6'8'' showing a sign of a pulse. Krstic aint ready. Speaking of which Nenad looks physically limited... is this all we can expect? Or is it just rustyness?</p>
Wright need more time with Kidd once M.Will and Carter return. Wright playing with S.W., RJ, Kidd and (insert stiff here) will hopefully get him his flow back. Carter plays fine with Marcus and hopefully Marcus's return will result in a Boone resurection.</p>
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The million dollar question is though, if we are well below .500, a possibility that is realistic using current form as a projection do we blow it up? Trade a big name for some 'team' guys? Remember after Kidd and KMart, the finals teams were always a good assortment of strengths and matched up pretty darn well on 80% of the NBA.</p>
Thorn had very little to use when it came to acquiring players. Very little money, few trading chips and a star opting out to get more money. The market this year was a weaker than average crop that yeilded very few quality players in the Nets price range.</p>
Last years result is looking more and more like a 'best case scenario'. After a few big wins, the last third of the season was an amazing turn of events considering the RJ and Krstic issues as the nets played with swagger, hustle and brains. Even Josh Boone put up a few respectable lines!</p>
Our big men are poorly matched together in terms of strengths and weaknesses. Only one true athlete, 3 that all seemingly play beneath the rim and those same 3 lack the acceleration required to maximise the strong points that Kidd brings to a game. Magloire and Collins in the same team is not a good mix since both are bangers limited athletically that rely on toughness and savy to get by. I was excited about Mags, but was unaware that he had seemingly lost the majority of his quickness.</p>
Richard Jefferson works best when he is in the presence of a superior scorer (See Odom, Lamar). He is meant to be a fabulous second banana, not a bonafide 'star'. His efforts have been nothing short of amazing, but having to carry a team is not what RJ is meant to be doing.</p>
Wright, Nachbar, Boone and Allen are all 'confidence' players. Allen especially. When going through slumps like this (we were winning playing terrible basketball early on. admit it) these types of players need minutes (for better or worse) to try and get their groove back. At times its hard to watch but 82 games is not a sprint.</p>
<address>What can be done?</address>
Frank really needs a better offensive playbook. The reliance on Carter is beyond the joke and more needs to be done to try and get more pick and rolls happening with the big men. Collins also has to be brought in. He isnt being defended and should be taking at least 6 shots a game to try and make the defense second guess. Its all too predictable. I know he cant shoot but its an option that needs to be looked at.</p>
Sean 'area 51' williams should be rewarded for his hustle. he is the only guy over 6'8'' showing a sign of a pulse. Krstic aint ready. Speaking of which Nenad looks physically limited... is this all we can expect? Or is it just rustyness?</p>
Wright need more time with Kidd once M.Will and Carter return. Wright playing with S.W., RJ, Kidd and (insert stiff here) will hopefully get him his flow back. Carter plays fine with Marcus and hopefully Marcus's return will result in a Boone resurection.</p>
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The million dollar question is though, if we are well below .500, a possibility that is realistic using current form as a projection do we blow it up? Trade a big name for some 'team' guys? Remember after Kidd and KMart, the finals teams were always a good assortment of strengths and matched up pretty darn well on 80% of the NBA.</p>
