<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ Feb 27 2008, 01:01 PM)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think there's a difference between who the Nets SHOULD take and who they WILL take. History has shown that they'll probably take a non-freshman from a large, national-strength school that can play defense and has a high basketball IQ--if not a high IQ, period. He's also likely to be quiet, introspective, and not necessarily the top dog on his college team. He'll also be tall for his position. However, given their recent personnel moves, I'd say they're also looking for someone with off-the-charts athleticism who can create his own shot, possibly someone who can run like a deer so they can bring back the fast break with Devin at the helm. It goes without saying that this player should be able to shoot from the perimeter or beyond fairly consistently.
I think I just described Chase Budinger.
Obviously, unless they have a top-ten pick, they'll have to compromise on something. I suspect that on-ball defense is something that they will NOT compromise on. I think they will let Boki go. With Boki gone (I'd be shocked otherwise), and Kidd with his inconsistent defense gone, and Malik Allen gone, and the acquisitions of Devin Harris and Trent Hassell, I think they will use the opportunity to try to build a lock-down defensive team. I am not sure about Krstic being back; his defense is terrible right now, but I am guessing that they'll try to resign him cheap. I wouldn't be surprised if they resign Wright.
So I'd start by looking at SGs and SFs from large programs that are considered to be strong defenders, and narrow it down from there.</div>
I've been pleasantly surprised by Nenad's defense since he's come back. Great team defense. Last night was not good for him because he can't match-up with Rashasd Lewis. I think he comes back signed to the qualifying offer. I think the only free agent coming back is Diop.
I agree Boki is gone after the season. I really like the idea of Shan Foster. Best shooter in college basketball. Kittles like body.