Brooklyn Nyets: First game at Barclays Center

[bagelred]

Nyets

Black jerseys? Black paint? Black sidelines?


Nyets nyets nyets. :facepalm

[TheMarkMadsen]

The Nets have such an urban feel :rolleyes:

[R.I.P.]

Trailing the Wizards without Wall/Nene with your best team? Sounds like a funeral setting to me. :roll:

[Eric Cartman]

CJ Watson the acquisition of the year?


:biggums:

[veilside23]

Trailing the Wizards without Wall/Nene with your best team? Sounds like a funeral setting to me. :roll:


pre season ? :D

[wang4three]

Good to know that ISHiots still overreact to preseason.

[oh the horror]

Good to know that ISHiots still overreact to preseason.



Its literally every season too.

[bagelred]

Good to know that ISHiots still overreact to preseason.

Good point, 8-bit Troy.

[b1imtf]

Gotta love Beal

[D12"Magic"]

Nets are gonna wear black for every preseason game, Will start wearing White on the Home Opener against the Knicks.

I love the Black Box. Fans are gonna be amped, should be fun.

Wizards already seem to have an injury bug, hope they get Healthy quick, could be a fun team.

I like what im seeing from Blatche so far.

[niko]

I can't bring myself to watch preseason. The players who are playing at full speed look better. Nothing else really defines anything.

[D12"Magic"]

I can't bring myself to watch preseason. The players who are playing at full speed look better. Nothing else really defines anything.
Well you get a little taste to wet your appetite before the season begins.

[MTing]

Brook is looking good so far. Looks leaner also.
I can't wait for the season to start!

[R.I.P.]

Good to know that ISHiots still overreact to preseason.

http://mondayevenings.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/sense-of-humour-man.gif

[DStebb716]

that place is as empty as a my local kmart

[PyrrhusX]

Brook is looking good so far. Looks leaner also.
I can't wait for the season to start!

I cant believe he actually seems to be rebounding this year.

[D12"Magic"]

that place is as empty as a my local kmart
Is this a joke?
Its loud in there

Blatche and Lopez at the Center position 34 Points and 19 rebounds combined

[9erempiree]

dont like the cages behind the player's bench.

[DStebb716]

Is this a joke?

Blatche and Lopez at the Center position 34 Points and 19 rebounds combined

nobody goes to kmart in my town.

[D12"Magic"]

nobody goes to kmart in my town.
Barclays is filled in tonight

[It's A VC3!!!]

Andray blatche and Lopez dominating. Nearly 40 points/20 boards between them combined. Lopez is capable of averaging 10-12 rpg if healthy. Only retards look at his injury season and judge his rebounds. Mirza Teletovic is a scrub. He CAN'T defend, only shoots bricks and is slow and fat. Blatche is playing so good these two small sample games but it's discussion worthy. Hump is playing terrific down low too. The nets defense is not mediocre but can improve drastically.

[D12"Magic"]

Andray blatche and Lopez dominating. Nearly 40 points/20 boards between them combined. Lopez is capable of averaging 10-12 rpg if healthy. Only retards look at his injury season and judge his rebounds. Mirza Teletovic is a scrub. He CAN'T defend, only shoots bricks and is slow and fat. Blatche is playing so good these two small sample games but it's discussion worthy. Hump is playing terrific down low too. The nets defense is not mediocre but can improve drastically.
Mirza is still trying to adjust his game into the NBA, he is more of a streaky shooter. Its a good thing there is preseason because it is perfect for guys like him. He could be our Novak if he catches on fire.

[ZHAKIDD532]

I know it's preseason, but I like what I saw from the Nets. They have a lot of potential. They're really deep, especially at point guard and center, 2 of the hardest positions to fill.

[AirTupac]

Mirza is still trying to adjust his game into the NBA, he is more of a streaky shooter. Its a good thing there is preseason because it is perfect for guys like him. He could be our Novak if he catches on fire.

He's a lot better than Novak. It's a VC is an idiot. Mirza needs to adjust, it's the pre season. There's a reason why he has been one of the best scorers in Europe for years. He's streaky but he has a hell of a 3 point shot. He has decent athleticism, is absolutely fantastic at coming off screens to shoot and he has a good post up game.

His defense is mediocre but if he's used right with this team, he'll come good. Remember that he's used to being the superstar of his teams as well.

[maybeshewill13]

Remember that he's used to being the superstar of his teams as well.

Lol Eurloeague

[Pointguard]

Wow, it seemed like I blinked and all of sudden they are two deep at every position. And everybody who starts is very good.

Lopez (one of the better centers in the league), Humpries (14/11 last year) and Brooks are all in the very good category to me. With Brooks having allstar potential.

Deron and JJ are allstars.

CJ Watson, Teletovic, Gerald Wallace and Andre Blatch are great to have coming off of the bench as each could be adequate starters with three of them being superb role players.

Evans, Childress and Stackhouse are superb guys to have at the end of the bench.

If they gel they are in the Knicks, Philly, Indiana and Boston mix easily.

[niko]

It's one preseason game. You've declared Lopez and Blatche a fantastic rebounding and defending force based on ONE preseason game. Relax a bit.

[ChuckOakley]

It's one preseason game. You've declared Lopez and Blatche a fantastic rebounding and defending force based on ONE preseason game. Relax a bit.
Actually in TWO games..

Lopez
19/9 in 28 minutes
18/11 in 25 minutes

Blatche
12/5 in 22 minutes
16/8 in 23 minutes

Or about 32 points and 16 rebounds per game from the C position.

[ChuckOakley]

Wow, it seemed like I blinked and all of sudden they are two deep at every position. And everybody who starts is very good.

Lopez (one of the better centers in the league), Humpries (14/11 last year) and Brooks are all in the very good category to me. With Brooks having allstar potential.

Deron and JJ are allstars.

CJ Watson, Teletovic, Gerald Wallace and Andre Blatch are great to have coming off of the bench as each could be adequate starters with three of them being superb role players.

Evans, Childress and Stackhouse are superb guys to have at the end of the bench.

If they gel they are in the Knicks, Philly, Indiana and Boston mix easily.
If Philly gels and Bynum is healthy they may be in Brooklyn's league.
Philly is the most over-rated team in the league from reading message boards.

[niko]

Actually in TWO games..

Lopez
19/9 in 28 minutes
18/11 in 25 minutes

Blatche
12/5 in 22 minutes
16/8 in 23 minutes

Or about 32 points and 16 rebounds per game from the C position.

VC said they were going to be the most dominant center combo in the NBA. If you want to believe that with him based on preseason please feel free. Me, since i'm not insane will wait a little bit.

I agree with you on Philly, especially with Bynum not ready yet.

Attendance was 14k out of 17.5k for the person who said building was empty.

[wally_world]

I cant believe he actually seems to be rebounding this year.

Its preseason, dont take it too seriously :lol

[tontoz]

:oldlol: @ people getting excited about Blatche/Lopez putting up numbers when Nene/Seraphin/Booker are out. Randolph is a scrub and Ves isn't much better.

[ChuckOakley]

:oldlol: @ people getting excited about Blatche/Lopez putting up numbers when Nene/Seraphin/Booker are out. Randolph is a scrub and Ves isn't much better.
Lopez did much of his work against Okafor.. and they also owned Hawes/Brown/Allen the other night.

The scoring #'s I don't doubt.. Lopez can score well against anyone other than Howard, Bogut and Hibbert.

It's the rebounding I doubt.

[eliteballer]

Games against Boston today and Thursday should give a better idea of how legitimate they are.

[Clutch]

He's a lot better than Novak. It's a VC is an idiot. Mirza needs to adjust, it's the pre season. There's a reason why he has been one of the best scorers in Europe for years. He's streaky but he has a hell of a 3 point shot. He has decent athleticism, is absolutely fantastic at coming off screens to shoot and he has a good post up game.

His defense is mediocre but if he's used right with this team, he'll come good. Remember that he's used to being the superstar of his teams as well.
Mirza Teletović is not a better shooter than Novak but he is a better overall player. He's much more versatile on offense and is a slightly better defender.

[R.I.P.]

:oldlol: @ people getting excited about Blatche/Lopez putting up numbers when Nene/Seraphin/Booker are out. Randolph is a scrub and Ves isn't much better.

Drafting a Euro, who can

[mariodeathgrip]

If Philly gels and Bynum is healthy they may be in Brooklyn's league.
Philly is the most over-rated team in the league from reading message boards.


Dam!!!!! These are my two favorite teams in the east!!! looking for underdogs that can beat the heat!!! i over-rate the philly!! but dam!!!

[ImmortalD24]

I was disappointed with the look of their homecourt - at least from the nba.com highlights of the game. Black and parquetesque type floor really doesn't go well with each other.

[AirTupac]

Mirza Teletović is not a better shooter than Novak but he is a better overall player. He's much more versatile on offense and is a slightly better defender.

A much better overall player. Its arguable on who's the better shooter in my opinion, Mirza is streaky but he has a deadly shot. One of his best attributes is coming off screens to catch and shoot. Hopefully Brooklyn uses him correctly because they got a great player for a discount and hopefully he adjusts to the NBA.

[ChuckOakley]

Found this interesting....



Last year, the Nets games on YES had the lowest ratings of any NBA team...and it wasn't even close. On an average,they were 0.4, meaning four-tenths of one percent of all TV homes in the New York market were tuned in.

That was then, this is now...

The Nets-Wizards pre-season telecast attracted an average of 76,000 TV households (1.02 average TV household rating), according to the latest ratings from Nielsen provided by the network.[B] That makes it the highest-rated and most-watched Nets pre-season telecast ever on YES. It eclipsed the network

[bluechox2]

i like the feel of the the new arena...makes me feel the possibility of a fight might break out in in the stands..and maybe some shootings... def that brooklyn vibe

[Pointguard]

If Philly gels and Bynum is healthy they may be in Brooklyn's league.
Philly is the most over-rated team in the league from reading message boards.
Philly plays long, fast and aggressive. They get turnovers and run. With Evans growing and Bynum fitting right in (erasing aggressive mistakes) and healthy, they will win a lot of regular seasons games. In the playoffs they will suffer the first year, but you win a lot of games on just being aggressive during the regular season.

[niko]

i like the feel of the the new arena...makes me feel the possibility of a fight might break out in in the stands..and maybe some shootings... def that brooklyn vibe
The tickets are high priced (not as high as Knicks but high) and the neighborhood is full of ballet studios and boutiques. Please...

Any current Brooklyn Resident who wants to talk about "tough" Brooklyn deserves a slap. I used to run home to avoid being beat up and had to dodge crackheads from a building that was the carter reborn when i grew up. Now? My wife and her friends walk have a get together in a restaurant near hear that lasts till 2 am and they walk home.

:lol Tough Brooklyn is so fake.

[niko]

[QUOTE=ChuckOakley]Found this interesting....



Last year, the Nets games on YES had the lowest ratings of any NBA team...and it wasn't even close. On an average,they were 0.4, meaning four-tenths of one percent of all TV homes in the New York market were tuned in.

That was then, this is now...

The Nets-Wizards pre-season telecast attracted an average of 76,000 TV households (1.02 average TV household rating), according to the latest ratings from Nielsen provided by the network.[B] That makes it the highest-rated and most-watched Nets pre-season telecast ever on YES. It eclipsed the network

[chips93]

Philly plays long, fast and aggressive. They get turnovers and run. With Evans growing and Bynum fitting right in (erasing aggressive mistakes) and healthy, they will win a lot of regular seasons games. In the playoffs they will suffer the first year, but you win a lot of games on just being aggressive during the regular season.

sixers were 24th in the league in pace, 8th in fast break ppg, and 19th in turnovers forced

:coleman:

[AirTupac]

Why sign for that long? I bet anything they have an out. THE NETS NETWORK.

What did you think of Teletovic? A bunch of Net fans i know are dismissing him, what's wrong? I'd think the way he plays would require people knowing hsi game more (as he needs to get open looks), no?

1) He has to get adjusted to a whole new culture and game
2) Coming off screens to shoot is something he greatly excels in
3) He can slash
4) Has pretty good post up moves.

I haven't seen him play for the Nets yet, I've been reading comments; some dismissing him, others who say he'll come good once he gets adjusted.

Bottom line is, this man is known for scoring. How his game adjusts to the NBA and how the coach plays him, we'll have to wait and see.

[It's A VC3!!!]

VC said they were going to be the most dominant center combo in the NBA.
I never said that

[It's A VC3!!!]

1) He has to get adjusted to a whole new culture and game
2) Coming off screens to shoot is something he greatly excels in
3) He can slash
4) Has pretty good post up moves.

I haven't seen him play for the Nets yet, I've been reading comments; some dismissing him, others who say he'll come good once he gets adjusted.

Bottom line is, this man is known for scoring. How his game adjusts to the NBA and how the coach plays him, we'll have to wait and see.

I'm real big on Mirza too but we can't bail him out so quickly. At 27 years old and playing professional basketball since 16, he shouldn't be this bad at the NBA level. Last night he let so many guys blow by him, had no help defense, and during a couple of fast breaks he was the last down the court. That combined with his dismal shooting is upsetting me. I'll give him time because I want him to succeed but right now he's not doing anything well.

[niko]

I'm real big on Mirza too but we can't bail him out so quickly. At 27 years old and playing professional basketball since 16, he shouldn't be this bad at the NBA level. Last night he let so many guys blow by him, had no help defense, and during a couple of fast breaks he was the last down the court. That combined with his dismal shooting is upsetting me. I'll give him time because I want him to succeed but right now he's not doing anything well.
It's been two games. Blatche looks good, Blatche is garbage with an attitude. 2 games is a small sample. Don't worry about Teletovic already, he has to adjust to the NBA game which players who already play here do not. He's going to look bad at first - unless you are a grade A star (and he's not, he's a role player) you are going to have an adjustment period that's longer than it would be for another player that's just changing teams and not countries.

[AirTupac]

I'm real big on Mirza too but we can't bail him out so quickly. At 27 years old and playing professional basketball since 16, he shouldn't be this bad at the NBA level. Last night he let so many guys blow by him, had no help defense, and during a couple of fast breaks he was the last down the court. That combined with his dismal shooting is upsetting me. I'll give him time because I want him to succeed but right now he's not doing anything well.

You still have to understand that its difficult to come to a new country, new team, new league and have all this pressure on you. Not to mention the fact that he has a role that he's never been in; usually he's the main star.

[D12"Magic"]

The Fan Support is gonna be awesome, though when the Knicks come to play it will get rowdy. It just seems nice to see a city that is more than capable of supporting a team. Last night had a regular season atmosphere, home court could really be special

Opening game is gonna be rocking.

Sucks that Brooks will miss pre-season, he could use the time to gel with the 2nd unit.

And Nike, you seem to be looking to much into the Nets portraying them-selves as being tough. Is it really that big of a deal?

[niko]

The Fan Support is gonna be awesome, though when the Knicks come to play it will get rowdy. It just seems nice to see a city that is more than capable of supporting a team. Last night had a regular season atmosphere, home court could really be special

Opening game is gonna be rocking.

Sucks that Brooks will miss pre-season, he could use the time to gel with the 2nd unit.

And Nike, you seem to be looking to much into the Nets portraying them-selves as being tough. Is it really that big of a deal?
It's not the nets, the players, the mgmt. it's only maketing that annoys me. And yes, my hometown that spent so much time improving and becoming such a nice place to live being portrayed like it was in the 1980s when it sucked and was dangerous like its glamorous and cool annoys me. That's not Brooklyn. It's not your home, it's mine and how they portray it embarrasses me.

But that has nothing to do with the team

[Trentknicks]

Am I the only one that sees Prokhorov as a big hindrance to the Net's becoming really successful?

[niko]

Am I the only one that sees Prokhorov as a big hindrance to the Net's becoming really successful?
He got them to Brooklyn, and he's basically an absentee owner who doesn't interfere but left them with an open checkbook. The thing will be when Billy King tinkers too much and decisions need to be made, to see what kind of owner he will be. But for now, i can't see any complaints to be made at all. Literally none.

[Trentknicks]

He got them to Brooklyn, and he's basically an absentee owner who doesn't interfere but left them with an open checkbook. The thing will be when Billy King tinkers too much and decisions need to be made, to see what kind of owner he will be. But for now, i can't see any complaints to be made at all. Literally none.
That's sort of the train of thought I was going for. I really struggle to see how the Nets can get past the 2nd round ever, even with favourable match ups. Perhaps it will be nothing, but down the track if results aren't up to the 'standards' he has set, he could do a Dolan and play havok with the team.

May be nothing but his ego does make you wonder, time will tell.

[Zackmorris]

It's not the nets, the players, the mgmt. it's only maketing that annoys me. And yes, my hometown that spent so much time improving and becoming such a nice place to live being portrayed like it was in the 1980s when it sucked and was dangerous like its glamorous and cool annoys me. That's not Brooklyn. It's not your home, it's mine and how they portray it embarrasses me.

But that has nothing to do with the team

People outside of Brooklyn still thinks its the 80s-late 90s in the area. Its actually funny to me

[fsvr54]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opWYnUpNtG8

[no pun intended]

Andray Blatche :bowdown:

[DixieNourmous]

Barclays Center looks nice :applause:

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[M.Bustly15A5RU8]

Mirza Teletovic looks like he'll flop. Reminder to myself to take everything about Bosnia or Bosnians that my Bosnian friends tell me with a grain of salt.

[FireDavidKahn]

Andray blatche and Lopez dominating. Nearly 40 points/20 boards between them combined. Lopez is capable of averaging 10-12 rpg if healthy. Only retards look at his injury season and judge his rebounds. Mirza Teletovic is a scrub. He CAN'T defend, only shoots bricks and is slow and fat. Blatche is playing so good these two small sample games but it's discussion worthy. Hump is playing terrific down low too. The nets defense is not mediocre but can improve drastically.
12 rebounds a game? Not a chance in hell he is capable of that.