Marcus: “Jersey Didn’t Fit My Style”

[NJNetz]

Former Net Marcus Williams is looking forward to playing in an uptempto offense saying that while “Jersey…had a great style but it didn’t fit my style. Everything goes through certain players there.” Williams, traded for a lottery-protected first round pick, added “It’s hard (to stay in shape) if you’re not getting a chance to play” but said that was mostly because he played behind Jason Kidd.

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[cpawfan]

 

[Netted]

MS: "You’ve been criticized during your NBA career for a lack of conditioning, for not being in shape. Has that been fair?"

MW: "Yes. Yeah, it is. It’s hard (to stay in shape) if you’re not getting a chance to play. Then you get minutes and it’s tough to be productive. I know that’s a selfish way to put it, though. But yes, that’s what I’ve been working on most: Getting into game shape."

My favorite exchange in the interview. He takes responsibility for being out of shape then blames the coach for not getting minutes.

Tip: Hey Marcus next time you see you aren't getting a lot of minutes maybe you should try working out. Hell maybe you should do that anyway since your a paid professional athlete!!!

 

[ToddMacCulloch11]

of course, the only way to get into shape for playing basketball is to be playing basketball. No other way you could stay in shape besides that.

 

[MisterMontross]

of course, the only way to get into shape for playing basketball is to be playing basketball. No other way you could stay in shape besides that.

So every player in the NBA that isn't getting minutes should be out of shape?

 

[JCB]

So every player in the NBA that isn't getting minutes should be out of shape?

 

[MisterMontross]

Not sarcastic. A legitimate question in response to his post.

Or do you agree with Todd's statement?

 

[JCB]

Not sarcastic. A legitimate question in response to his post.

Or do you agree with Todd's statement?

Ah, I quoted the wrong post . . .

of course, the only way to get into shape for playing basketball is to be playing basketball. No other way you could stay in shape besides that.

There we go.

Make sense now?

 

[ghoti]

of course, the only way to get into shape for playing basketball is to be playing basketball. No other way you could stay in shape besides that.

Another way is to run from the cops with a laptop under each arm.

 

[ToddMacCulloch11]

So every player in the NBA that isn't getting minutes should be out of shape?

according to Marcus' "logic", yes.

 

[MisterMontross]

according to Marcus' "logic", yes.

Individual philosophies are always interesting

 

[ToddMacCulloch11]

Individual philosophies are always interesting

this is true. Especially when they make no sense at all like his.

 

[Dumpy]

Marcus was in a difficult situation for him. It's obvious that he has trouble motivating himself (as do most of us, so that by itself isn't really worthy of criticism), but combined with Kidd's nonexistent leadership skills, it was disastrous. If Kidd had any interest in mentoring Marcus, things could have been a little different.

Again, I'm sure that Marcus will put up fine stats in leading his team to a mediocre record.

 

[Real]

I can't believe it's been two years and three months since everyone was going nuts that this guy fell.

What an unbelievable letdown.

And LMAO at his comment. I wonder he's that dumb to not realize that when he was drafted that he was going to be playing behind Jason Kidd.