Should Krstic start?

[pegs]

Should Krstic start? Who should start instead, and why?

I don't think Krstic should start. I think that he's still not fully ready to play since being out for so long, and that some time coming off the bench might actually help him. It might be pressure, confidence, or just from not playing for so long, I'm not really sure. Whatever it is, I'd rather see him get over it coming off of the bench, instead of helping to dig us in a whole early.

In place of Krstic, I believe Sean should start, merely because of the fact that he played very well when he started alongside Josh. We saw how much we missed Sean once he was taking out of the starting lineup. And we could use some scoring, rebounding, and shotblocking that Sean could definitely provide. Rookie wall or not, I'd rather see him start, even if it is from limited minutes.

I don't think Stro should start because he doesn't always give his all. Boki, because he's sucking this year. I put him as an option because, hey, why not? Diop, on the other hand, shouldn't be out there with Boone. IMO he's a similar type of player as Boone, that is, he provides good post defense, good rebounding and shotblocking, and the ability to finish at the rim (on most nights). I'd rather bring him in to "replace" Boone, that is, to come in and provide the same things that Boone provides when he isn't in the game.

Now tell me what you think.

 

[ghoti]

If you think Krstic should start, you still have to vote for his replacement or you can't vote!

I guess you can just vote for who you think should start if he doesn't.

 

[StroShow4]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Mar 2 2008, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't think Stro should start because he doesn't always give his all. Boki, because he's sucking this year. I put him as an option because, hey, why not?</div>

Stro plays better as a starter, always has. when in his time with the nets has he not given his all? i know it hasn't been long but wait for the guy to **** up here, don't base things on his grizzlies reputation.

 

[pegs]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 2 2008, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If you think Krstic should start, you still have to vote for his replacement or you can't vote!

I guess you can just vote for who you think should start if he doesn't.</div>

Didn't realize that.

I never used two polls before.

Oh well...doesn't hurt to vote in both polls.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (StroShow4 @ Mar 2 2008, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Mar 2 2008, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I don't think Stro should start because he doesn't always give his all. Boki, because he's sucking this year. I put him as an option because, hey, why not?</div>

Stro plays better as a starter, always has. when in his time with the nets has he not given his all? i know it hasn't been long but wait for the guy to **** up here, don't base things on his grizzlies reputation.
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He just wasn't showing much hustle. There was a rebound in reach, yet he just stood there and looked at it. Happened a few times, actually. It sorta disappointed me, because I pictured him as more of a hustle player.

 

[Joey FistPump]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Mar 2 2008, 09:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Should Krstic start? Who should start instead, and why?

I don't think Krstic should start. I think that he's still not fully ready to play since being out for so long, and that some time coming off the bench might actually help him. It might be pressure, confidence, or just from not playing for so long, I'm not really sure. Whatever it is, I'd rather see him get over it coming off of the bench, instead of helping to dig us in a whole early.

In place of Krstic, I believe Sean should start, merely because of the fact that he played very well when he started alongside Josh. We saw how much we missed Sean once he was taking out of the starting lineup. And we could use some scoring, rebounding, and shotblocking that Sean could definitely provide. Rookie wall or not, I'd rather see him start, even if it is from limited minutes.

I don't think Stro should start because he doesn't always give his all. Boki, because he's sucking this year. I put him as an option because, hey, why not? Diop, on the other hand, shouldn't be out there with Boone. IMO he's a similar type of player as Boone, that is, he provides good post defense, good rebounding and shotblocking, and the ability to finish at the rim (on most nights). I'd rather bring him in to "replace" Boone, that is, to come in and provide the same things that Boone provides when he isn't in the game.

Now tell me what you think.</div>
I agree with you 100%
Boone and Williams have chemistry and they were putting up excellent numbers while on the floor together...
Diop is an excellent backup for Boone who can give a valuable 15-20 minutes when needed, as for Stro he would be a perfect backup for Sean as his skill sets are similar and would allow for the team to be able to maintain offensive rhythm at least in the froncourt.

Meaning for now Nenad should be glued to the pine.

 

[Black Republican]

No,IMO just shut his ass down..I think Swift should start,cuz he can hit those open Js.

 

[GMJ]

Sean shouldn't start, but should get minutes off the bench. I'm too worried about his foul tendencies and long-term conditioning to give him starters-minutes; I don't think he'll be as productive during this part of the season.

Krstic should be brought off the bench. It's really sad, since he was such a good player a year ago. He's not having a positive impact out on the court and shouldn't be entitled to playing time. Someone who is making a case for more playing time is Diop. I'd start Boone at the 4 and Diop at the 5. I think there's a lot of potential there with a defensive, athletic unit.

 

[StroShow4]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Mar 2 2008, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>He just wasn't showing much hustle. There was a rebound in reach, yet he just stood there and looked at it. Happened a few times, actually. It sorta disappointed me, because I pictured him as more of a hustle player.</div>

honestly thats never been his game. he is a finisher around the rim, a shot blocker, and a decent post scorer who can hit a hook or a jumper. unfortunately he's never been given any significant touches, everyone wants him to be a hustle player instead of a provider of post offense, which is his real game. he's never been used correctly in his career and it makes him look like crap sometimes.

 

[zєяσ]

No the first poll.
And i think Sean should replace him. He and Boone are pretty much a proven combo. Diop should stay benched so he can be our defensive anchor from the bench.

 

[AEM]

Start Williams instead. Krstic isn't all back yet, and getting something like 13 minutes, mostly against opponents' starting lineups isn't going to help him get back into a rhythm - and it's not helping the team either. Its pro forma at this point, and accordingly pointless. Give Williams the chance to run with the starting lineup and at least see what happens.

 

[Jizzy]

start williams, give him time

 

[latino61992]

i think he should start. as crazy as ti sounds i think its the only way he could get back to the way he was before injury. i think if we benched him he will lose all his confidence and just get worse. i was reading some stuff on his blog he said he rather start then come off the bench cause he is still fresh from warmups. give ti couple more games he should be back soon

 

[Moo2K4]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Black Republican @ Mar 2 2008, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>No,IMO just shut his ass down..I think Swift should start,cuz he can hit those open Js.</div>

Are you talking about the same Stromile Swift that I know? Because the one I know has no semblance of a consistent jump shot and relies completely on his athletic ability to score. He's also undersized and couldn't play center if his life depended on it, not even in the East. The word "soft" also comes to mind with him....

 

[StroShow4]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Moo2K4 @ Mar 3 2008, 12:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Black Republican @ Mar 2 2008, 08:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>No,IMO just shut his ass down..I think Swift should start,cuz he can hit those open Js.</div>

Are you talking about the same Stromile Swift that I know? Because the one I know has no semblance of a consistent jump shot and relies completely on his athletic ability to score. He's also undersized and couldn't play center if his life depended on it, not even in the East. The word "soft" also comes to mind with him....
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#1: swift's been hitting his J since joining the nets, and it's never been that bad.
#2: swift has been forced to play center for alot of his career in the western conference because the grizzlies haven't had any true centers recently.

that doesn't necessarily mean he should start, i'm just trying to help you get your facts straight.

 

[Moo2K4]

Just throwing this out there, just because he's hitting it now, doesn't mean he can do it consistently. He's never been what I would call "consistent" with his jumper. And you're right, he did play center while in Memphis. However, there's a difference between playing the spot and playing it well. And while he played the spot, he didn't do it that well.

 

[Netted]

I'd give Krstic a bit more time. Hard enough finding your rhythm in midseason let alone while the style of your entire team changes around you.

I don't get why he still can't stick that jumper! He was playing better back in November than he is now, yet the knee is stronger. I don't get it. It has to be all mental at this stage. He looks like his confidence is shot. I see a lot of slouching shoulders and head down.

 

[Petey]

I think it's a good thing to find out now if he's worthy of a big contract than when he's on another team next year, or playing like crap making big bucks on the Net's payroll.

So I'd vote to let him start, giving him major minutes unless the Nets can close in on the 6th seed.

-Petey

 

[ghoti]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Petey @ Mar 3 2008, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think it's a good thing to find out now if he's worthy of a big contract than when he's on another team next year, or playing like crap making big bucks on the Net's payroll.

So I'd vote to let him start, giving him major minutes unless the Nets can close in on the 6th seed.

-Petey</div>

When all the big men are healthy, Krstic is the best of the bunch.

It makes sense to see if he is still capable of being that player.

If he is, his contract could be a major bargain. It wasn't long ago it was thought 6 years/$60M wasn't out of the question for him. He almost definitely wouldn't have been a Net at that price.

 

[AEM]

The problem is that Frank - never the best at figuring out rotations - is left with a whole bunch of big men that he's trying to integrate into the team, along with trying to get Krstic back into the rotation. As long as he's getting 10-15 mpg, it's pointless to start him.

 

[ghoti]

Did the Spurs look like they had any trouble defending the Nets' simple pick and roll offense?

Of course it worked against the Bucks, but having no inside scorer hamstrings the offense against even decent defensive teams.

Since the Nets don't have an alternative player right now that can draw attention in the paint, it makes sense to try and get Krstic back to where he was.

He was a player that had to be respected if he caught the ball within 8 feet of the basket, and not having that is the #1 reason the Nets are one of the worst offensive teams in the league even though they have two big time scorers.

That's why it's hilarious that some people watched last night's game and wanted to get rid of Nenad. All it did for me is underscore how the team is going nowhere unless he improves at least to the point where he has to be guarded.

Is it great that he's the key? No. But that's the situation. The rest of the team is improved enough that they would be a tough out in the playoffs if Nenad can contribute.

 

[FOMW]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 3 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Did the Spurs look like they had any trouble defending the Nets' simple pick and roll offense?

Of course it worked against the Bucks, but having no inside scorer hamstrings the offense against even decent defensive teams.

Since the Nets don't have an alternative player right now that can draw attention in the paint, it makes sense to try and get Krstic back to where he was.

He was a player that had to be respected if he caught the ball within 8 feet of the basket, and not having that is the #1 reason the Nets are one of the worst offensive teams in the league even though they have two big time scorers.

That's why it's hilarious that some people watched last night's game and wanted to get rid of Nenad. All it did for me is underscore how the team is going nowhere unless he improves at least to the point where he has to be guarded.

Is it great that he's the key? No. But that's the situation. The rest of the team is improved enough that they would be a tough out in the playoffs if Nenad can contribute.</div>

Bingo. Great post.

 

[Joey FistPump]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (FOMW @ Mar 3 2008, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 3 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Did the Spurs look like they had any trouble defending the Nets' simple pick and roll offense?

Of course it worked against the Bucks, but having no inside scorer hamstrings the offense against even decent defensive teams.

Since the Nets don't have an alternative player right now that can draw attention in the paint, it makes sense to try and get Krstic back to where he was.

He was a player that had to be respected if he caught the ball within 8 feet of the basket, and not having that is the #1 reason the Nets are one of the worst offensive teams in the league even though they have two big time scorers.

That's why it's hilarious that some people watched last night's game and wanted to get rid of Nenad. All it did for me is underscore how the team is going nowhere unless he improves at least to the point where he has to be guarded.

Is it great that he's the key? No. But that's the situation. The rest of the team is improved enough that they would be a tough out in the playoffs if Nenad can contribute.</div>

Bingo. Great post.
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Overall are scoring has been up since Kidd left...Kidd as great as he is was barely getting 10 a game playing 40 mins at PG with Armstrong playing 8-10 mins providing zero offense...coupled with the fact that Collins and Allen started the season combining for around 8 a game is the reason statistically we have one of the worst offenses in the league...

Boone is gonna get around 10 a game, Sean will get around 7, Swift 5 and Diop 3...and thats being pessimistic in regards to their scoring...Thats 25 points a game...

Coupled with the tandem of Harris and Marcus we'll get another 25 per game...

Thats 50 points per game...

If RJ and Vince only score 20 each and Boki and Hassell combining for only 10 a game (Boki averages 10 by himself) then the total some on a given night will be around 100 pts a game...That is 6 points more than we have averaged this season.

When a team lacks a scoring PG then it is indeed a necessity to have a frontcourt player who can score 15-16 points a game consistenly...however when your team features PGs with the ability to score than the team is better served playing frontcourt players who are better defensively...

Krstic's is the teams worst defensive big man and honestly one of the worst rebounding bigs on the team with the exception of Swift...
We'd be better served benching him and allowing him to either sign the QA this offseason or walk.

 

[ghoti]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Mar 3 2008, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (FOMW @ Mar 3 2008, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 3 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Did the Spurs look like they had any trouble defending the Nets' simple pick and roll offense?

Of course it worked against the Bucks, but having no inside scorer hamstrings the offense against even decent defensive teams.

Since the Nets don't have an alternative player right now that can draw attention in the paint, it makes sense to try and get Krstic back to where he was.

He was a player that had to be respected if he caught the ball within 8 feet of the basket, and not having that is the #1 reason the Nets are one of the worst offensive teams in the league even though they have two big time scorers.

That's why it's hilarious that some people watched last night's game and wanted to get rid of Nenad. All it did for me is underscore how the team is going nowhere unless he improves at least to the point where he has to be guarded.

Is it great that he's the key? No. But that's the situation. The rest of the team is improved enough that they would be a tough out in the playoffs if Nenad can contribute.</div>

Bingo. Great post.
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Overall are scoring has been up since Kidd left...Kidd as great as he is was barely getting 10 a game playing 40 mins at PG with Armstrong playing 8-10 mins providing zero offense...coupled with the fact that Collins and Allen started the season combining for around 8 a game is the reason statistically we have one of the worst offenses in the league...

Boone is gonna get around 10 a game, Sean will get around 7, Swift 5 and Diop 3...and thats being pessimistic in regards to their scoring...Thats 25 points a game...

Coupled with the tandem of Harris and Marcus we'll get another 25 per game...

Thats 50 points per game...

If RJ and Vince only score 20 each and Boki and Hassell combining for only 10 a game (Boki averages 10 by himself) then the total some on a given night will be around 100 pts a game...That is 6 points more than we have averaged this season.

When a team lacks a scoring PG then it is indeed a necessity to have a frontcourt player who can score 15-16 points a game consistenly...however when your team features PGs with the ability to score than the team is better served playing frontcourt players who are better defensively...

Krstic's is the teams worst defensive big man and honestly one of the worst rebounding bigs on the team with the exception of Swift...
We'd be better served benching him and allowing him to either sign the QA this offseason or walk.

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The team has definitely improved offensively, but they played a good defensive team yesterday and had no answers for them.

They scored 83 points because they had no inside presence.

In the playoffs, you have to have a team that's hard to defend. Right now, the Nets are still too easy to gameplan against.

 

[Joey FistPump]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 3 2008, 04:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Mar 3 2008, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (FOMW @ Mar 3 2008, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 3 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Did the Spurs look like they had any trouble defending the Nets' simple pick and roll offense?

Of course it worked against the Bucks, but having no inside scorer hamstrings the offense against even decent defensive teams.

Since the Nets don't have an alternative player right now that can draw attention in the paint, it makes sense to try and get Krstic back to where he was.

He was a player that had to be respected if he caught the ball within 8 feet of the basket, and not having that is the #1 reason the Nets are one of the worst offensive teams in the league even though they have two big time scorers.

That's why it's hilarious that some people watched last night's game and wanted to get rid of Nenad. All it did for me is underscore how the team is going nowhere unless he improves at least to the point where he has to be guarded.

Is it great that he's the key? No. But that's the situation. The rest of the team is improved enough that they would be a tough out in the playoffs if Nenad can contribute.</div>

Bingo. Great post.
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Overall are scoring has been up since Kidd left...Kidd as great as he is was barely getting 10 a game playing 40 mins at PG with Armstrong playing 8-10 mins providing zero offense...coupled with the fact that Collins and Allen started the season combining for around 8 a game is the reason statistically we have one of the worst offenses in the league...

Boone is gonna get around 10 a game, Sean will get around 7, Swift 5 and Diop 3...and thats being pessimistic in regards to their scoring...Thats 25 points a game...

Coupled with the tandem of Harris and Marcus we'll get another 25 per game...

Thats 50 points per game...

If RJ and Vince only score 20 each and Boki and Hassell combining for only 10 a game (Boki averages 10 by himself) then the total some on a given night will be around 100 pts a game...That is 6 points more than we have averaged this season.

When a team lacks a scoring PG then it is indeed a necessity to have a frontcourt player who can score 15-16 points a game consistenly...however when your team features PGs with the ability to score than the team is better served playing frontcourt players who are better defensively...

Krstic's is the teams worst defensive big man and honestly one of the worst rebounding bigs on the team with the exception of Swift...
We'd be better served benching him and allowing him to either sign the QA this offseason or walk.

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The team has definitely improved offensively, but they played a good defensive team yesterday and had no answers for them.

They scored 83 points because they had no inside presence.

In the playoffs, you have to have a team that's hard to defend. Right now, the Nets are still too easy to gameplan against.
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I blame some off that on falling behind early, Boone getting screwed by the refs, and Frank's insistence at playing Hassell and Boki at PF...also RJ wass horrible offensively. We'd be better served playing Sean and Swift at PF and Boone and Diop at Center exclusively...Seeing that Sean and Swift have similar strengths and Boone and Diop have similar strengths (Although Boone is superior offensively) the team would finally get some consistentcy in the frontcourt which would allow the team to develop better chemistry as a unit.

 

[ghoti]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Mar 3 2008, 04:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 3 2008, 04:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Mar 3 2008, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (FOMW @ Mar 3 2008, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Mar 3 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Did the Spurs look like they had any trouble defending the Nets' simple pick and roll offense?

Of course it worked against the Bucks, but having no inside scorer hamstrings the offense against even decent defensive teams.

Since the Nets don't have an alternative player right now that can draw attention in the paint, it makes sense to try and get Krstic back to where he was.

He was a player that had to be respected if he caught the ball within 8 feet of the basket, and not having that is the #1 reason the Nets are one of the worst offensive teams in the league even though they have two big time scorers.

That's why it's hilarious that some people watched last night's game and wanted to get rid of Nenad. All it did for me is underscore how the team is going nowhere unless he improves at least to the point where he has to be guarded.

Is it great that he's the key? No. But that's the situation. The rest of the team is improved enough that they would be a tough out in the playoffs if Nenad can contribute.</div>

Bingo. Great post.
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Overall are scoring has been up since Kidd left...Kidd as great as he is was barely getting 10 a game playing 40 mins at PG with Armstrong playing 8-10 mins providing zero offense...coupled with the fact that Collins and Allen started the season combining for around 8 a game is the reason statistically we have one of the worst offenses in the league...

Boone is gonna get around 10 a game, Sean will get around 7, Swift 5 and Diop 3...and thats being pessimistic in regards to their scoring...Thats 25 points a game...

Coupled with the tandem of Harris and Marcus we'll get another 25 per game...

Thats 50 points per game...

If RJ and Vince only score 20 each and Boki and Hassell combining for only 10 a game (Boki averages 10 by himself) then the total some on a given night will be around 100 pts a game...That is 6 points more than we have averaged this season.

When a team lacks a scoring PG then it is indeed a necessity to have a frontcourt player who can score 15-16 points a game consistenly...however when your team features PGs with the ability to score than the team is better served playing frontcourt players who are better defensively...

Krstic's is the teams worst defensive big man and honestly one of the worst rebounding bigs on the team with the exception of Swift...
We'd be better served benching him and allowing him to either sign the QA this offseason or walk.

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The team has definitely improved offensively, but they played a good defensive team yesterday and had no answers for them.

They scored 83 points because they had no inside presence.

In the playoffs, you have to have a team that's hard to defend. Right now, the Nets are still too easy to gameplan against.
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I blame some off that on falling behind early, Boone getting screwed by the refs, and Frank's insistence at playing Hassell and Boki at PF...also RJ wass horrible offensively. We'd be better served playing Sean and Swift at PF and Boone and Diop at Center exclusively...Seeing that Sean and Swift have similar strengths and Boone and Diop have similar strengths (Although Boone is superior offensively) the team would finally get some consistentcy in the frontcourt which would allow the team to develop better chemistry as a unit.
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It would be great if any of those guys could play in the post, but they haven't shown they can do that. I see no indication that will change anytime soon.

Krstic has proven that he can be a dangerous offensive player in the post. Even now, when he is playing terribly, he represents the best chance the Nets have of getting that needed balance in the offense and freeing up the scorers to be consistently effective.

 

[Netted]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Joey FistPump @ Mar 3 2008, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Krstic's is the teams worst defensive big man and honestly one of the worst rebounding bigs on the team with the exception of Swift...
We'd be better served benching him and allowing him to either sign the QA this offseason or walk.</div>
I've been watching him on the defensive end pretty closely and his team defense has been pretty good since he's come back. He doesn't block a lot of shots, but just his length around the rim has caused a lot of altered and missed shots.

 

[FOMW]

Just to chime in on this, the Nets have NO BIG that can create his own shot in the post or that operates in that area with any real touch or finesse. Pre-injury Krstic DID have that ability, and Sean Williams shows raw talent that I believe could make him a good offensive threat in the paint (and beyond) in a couple of years. But right now, the only way the Net big men can score is on putbacks and setups that are perfect. If you aren't feeding them with an easy catch and dunk or if they have to finish over defensive challenges, as a group they are not reliable. Right now Swift looks to be the best offensive big man in the stable, which says a lot.

Boone, for all his improvement defensively and on the boards, is never going to be an offensive inside presence beyond the above type of opportunities. He doesn't have particularly good hands, has zero finesse around the basket, is not elite athletically, and has already shown a fragile psyche. So he will get a lot of his shots blocked and will never be a guy that you throw the ball into and watch him go to work. He will always require spoon feeding.

Diop, assuming he's resigned, is much the same as Boone but a little better in all respects, including having more imposing bulk and length. But he's not what anyone would consider an inside "scorer".

I seriously doubt Swift was acquired as anything more than a vehicle for getting rid of Collins, and he is likely to be traded over the summer for a shooter or backup wing.

That leaves Krstic. As a guy who showed the ability to score a little on his own inside, it's easy to see why the Nets are trying and should continue to try for the rest of the season to get him back to where he was. Short of a major trade and a lot of luck, he's the Nets' only reasonable prospect over the next year or two for a big man that can do some damage inside.

 

[Dumpy]

I hope Krstic starts the rest of the season. I want that #10 pick.

FOMW, I doubt Swift will be dealt in the off-season--the only player Memphis could get for him was Jason Collins, who doesn't even have an expiring contract. I doubt anyone would want him. Anyway, Swift hasn't been bad since he's become a Net, he seems like a quiet, good-natured kid, and the Nets obviously like him, since they've tried to acquire him several times before. They may see him as a reclamation project.

Anyway, I think you're being harsh on Boone. He is what he is--a solid contributor on a team where he doesn't have to be one of the first three options on offense. It's true that he can't create his own shot, but we knew that going in, and his defense has been getting better and better continually.

Back to Krstic. Talk about your damned-if-you-do-and-damned-if-you-don't decisions for team managment. Do you resign him in the off-season? No matter what they do, they have an equal chance of it being a good decision or a terrible one.

 

[Jizzy]

i think krstic should start to see if we can milk him for what he has in that game because chances are he will be not as good witht eh second unit and opposing second units as well as they will be more physical with him. leave him out for the first 5 minutes, if he continues to look lost, sub in diop. if he hits that J, leave him in and sub out boone once he picks up two fouls

 

[ghoti]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jizzy @ Mar 3 2008, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>i think krstic should start to see if we can milk him for what he has in that game because chances are he will be not as good witht eh second unit and opposing second units as well as they will be more physical with him. leave him out for the first 5 minutes, if he continues to look lost, sub in diop. if he hits that J, leave him in and sub out boone once he picks up two fouls</div>

I think this is exactly what Frank is doing and why he is doing it.