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[Legacy]

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">It's hard to see the Nets doing anything of note even with a healthy Jefferson and Kidd and Nenad Krstic back on board. The Nets, despite their reputation as a running team, usually aren't. They're 15th in possessions per game, up from 18th last season. They ranked 21st in 2004-05, and 18th the season before. And though Carter is probably looking to stay in New Jersey past this summer (he can make more money with the Nets than anywhere else, after all), GM Rod Thorn needs to take a long look at his guard-heavy roster. Then he needs to look at Golden State, and trade for a guard.

The Warriors like to run now, which is bad news for Jason Richardson. The sixth-year guard plays the right way, but he needs a slow-down offense and the ball to be effective. Despite his fabulous jumping ability, his game just isn't made for the fast break. Even before breaking his shooting hand Dec. 31, Richardson was struggling through an injury-plagued month in which he shot 29.4 percent and averaged 8.8 points. His per-game scoring average has dropped nearly 11 points under Don Nelson, and he'll probably never be a good fit with Nellie on board, which is why Thorn needs to try to grab the 25-year-old guard while his value appears low.

Swap Carter, rookie Josh Boone and 7-foot-1 project Mile Ilic for Richardson, Troy Murphy and Ike Diogu. The Nets pick up some depth and scoring up front -- Murphy is perfect to space the floor and Diogu can do things with the ball down low -- while the Warriors drop Richardson's and Murphy's contracts. Diogu doesn't play much (for some reason), and the Warriors get a chance to win Carter over for a few months. If Carter passes on staying in Oakland this summer, then they simply plug his wing position with Mickael Pietrus and Monta Ellis (which is what they're doing already, even with Richardson healthy) and enjoy a little cap flexibility.</div>

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We need a big man and Murphy might be the one.

 

[NJNetz]

<div class="quote_poster">Carter Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Source

We need a big man and Murphy might be the one.</div>

Weren't you the one saying we should stay away from him?

 

[Legacy]

<div class="quote_poster">Mercury Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Weren't you the one saying we should stay away from him?</div>

Yeah, but nextlevelgame said he could strech our offense and I agree. Murphy may be a jump shooting big man, but that will make it easier for the big 3.

 

[thedude9990]

no, murphy is the last thing we need, WE NEED A PLAYER WHO PLAYS IN THE PAINT NOT A JUMP SHOOTING BIG MAN. i dont understand why people like webber and murphy keep coming up, the nets need a player like duncan,garnett,howard im not syaing up to there level but someone who can paly downlow bang and get 10-15 boards a night

 

[Legacy]

^Murphy averages 9 rebounds a game. But when he plays againt all stars like Duncan and KG he always play much better.

 

[thedude9990]

ok, but does he play inside on offense? no why would we want out whole starting line to play on the outside

 

[Chutney]

Get a jumpshooting big man if you want, but not one that is paid so much. I don't see why you'd take on that contract.

 

[Legacy]

<div class="quote_poster">thedude9990 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">ok, but does he play inside on offense? no why would we want out whole starting line to play on the outside</div>
He's not that bad in the post.

<div class="quote_poster">Chutney Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Get a jumpshooting big man if you want, but not one that is paid so much. I don't see why you'd take on that contract.</div>
Desperation.

 

[Henacy]

I think you are going to here Chris Webber's name being throwed around. He is a decent fit for what the Nets do, as a replacement for Nenad. He can make that same 15 foot shot...but is a better passer, he can make the scoring pass from the high post that helps us with RJ and Vince slashing to the basket without the ball. I think the addition of a guy like Webber would really help RJ get easier baskets because RJ is having a hard time this year getting to the hoop off the dribble with the injuries...now you would be able to run a few plays with Webber at the high post and RJ back dooring to the hoop with out the ball. I think Webber would be a decent acquistion.

 

[Legacy]

Even though Webber is getting old, he will still be a great pickup. I could see him playing here cause he is a better passer, rebounder, and defender than Krstic. Plus he is a better post player too. I think we could get him for cheaper than Troy Murphy.