Nets trade for Harden!

Post #81 » by **NyCeEvO** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:09 pm

therealbig3 wrote:We need a backup PG and we need a big. I think Tyler Johnson when he gets back can be a solid backup PG, while Brown and Shamet play some spot minutes there.

Gotta find a diamond in the rough big though imo.

You guys thought this defense was painful to watch before? LOL, check it out without Allen now, and with DJ getting the majority of the minutes now.

Our offense will be our defense. As long as we get guys constantly moving off the ball, teams will have anxiety thinking about how to cover everyone and will get tired actually trying to do it.

NetsJets · Post #82 » by **NetsJets** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:09 pm

I’m shocked right now. I need to process this.

Hello Brooklyn · Post #83 » by **Hello Brooklyn** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:09 pm

Guys the Clippers gave up 5 first round picks for Paul George PLUS SGA.

We kept most of our roster intact. Im not worried at all.

As long as Kyrie comes back we are good to go.

MrDollarBills · Post #84 » by **MrDollarBills** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:10 pm

CalamityX12 wrote:No defense... omg lol

This is Mike D'Antoni's life dream come to fruition. He probably is giddier than a school boy on the last day before summer break.

Sharcm1 · Post #85 » by **Sharcm1** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:10 pm

Why is everyone saying we didn’t give up much. I would agree had it been levert Allen prince and a couple of picks. Take out the players we traded seven first round picks for one player. It’s championship or bust now. And too be honest with this team it’s gonna be bust unless they make more moves to bring in a better center. And better defense.

MrDollarBills · Post #86 » by **MrDollarBills** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:11 pm

Hello Brooklyn wrote:Guys the Clippers gave up 5 first round picks for Paul George PLUS SGA.

We kept most of our roster intact. Im not worried at all.

As long as Kyrie comes back we are good to go.

We don't even need Kyrie to be honest. Durant/Harden/Harris is an impossible cover for defenses. Joe is shooting a ridiculous 51% clip from 3 good luck to our opponents.

Hello Brooklyn · Post #87 » by **Hello Brooklyn** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:11 pm

Sharcm1 wrote:Why is everyone saying we didn’t give up much. I would agree had it been levert Allen prince and a couple of picks. Take out the players we traded seven first round picks for one player. It’s championship or bust now. And too be honest with this team it’s gonna be bust unless they make more moves to bring in a better center. And better defense.

Its four picks and pick swaps. Not 7 first rounders.

We don't even know if those pick swaps convert.

Lakers and Clippers both gave up way more than we did. Harden is probably better than either AD or George.

Stone · Post #88 » by **Stone** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:12 pm

therealbig3 wrote:Knock on wood, the other good thing about this is that Harden is an iron man that plays huge minutes...we've wanted to handle KD and Kyrie with kid gloves, don't really need to do that with Harden.

Kyrie needs to buy into playing off ball for sure when he gets back.

Really good point about Harden's Iron man availability. Huge value!

Post #89 » by **Rich Rane** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:12 pm

Read on Twitter

haosmoove · Post #90 » by **haosmoove** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:13 pm

Sean Marks is ruthless. I don't think he randomly pulled in the Cavs and the Pacers ad hoc. The framework was probably in place for weeks waiting on Rockets to give up hope.

Hello Brooklyn · Post #91 » by **Hello Brooklyn** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:13 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:
Hello Brooklyn wrote:Guys the Clippers gave up 5 first round picks for Paul George PLUS SGA.

We kept most of our roster intact. Im not worried at all.

As long as Kyrie comes back we are good to go.

We don't even need Kyrie to be honest. Durant/Harden/Harris is an impossible cover for defenses. Joe is shooting a ridiculous 51% clip from 3 good luck to our opponents.

We still have a good amount of depth tbh.

Brown, TLC, Johnson, Green, Shamet.

Im ok with throwing Perry into the fire.

We may need to make a few free agent signings too.

We will be a hot time for buyout candidates at the deadlines.

MrDollarBills · Post #92 » by **MrDollarBills** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:14 pm

Rich Rane wrote:

Read on Twitter

Yang loves the Nets, so I am officially in support of his bid to become NYC's mayor :lol:

3pt_chucker · Post #93 » by **3pt_chucker** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:14 pm

After this trade, I think that the team will give it 10-15 games or so before they make another move. What will they be focusing on:

1) How do we defend elite opposing wings? Will Harden or KD be good enough to slow down LBJ/Kawhi/PG/Donic/Giannis etc
-- This can probably be fixed with small move for a 3&D type player.

2) How do we go about opposing teams Bigs/Who plays the 5 in crunch time
-- Internally: Reggie Perry(Do you trust a rookie?) ; Nic Claxton (Shows promise but hasn't played enough) ; Jeff Green (solid but gives up a bunch of size.
-- Externally: Can definitely trade for a serviceable big(Cavs? Pistons?) by flipping a Guard.

3) Do you trust the shooting/guys around the BIG3: Joe (yes), Shamet(ugly so far) TLC(streaky AF) Brown(not a 3pt guy yet but great D and effort)

Anyway, will be super exciting. Just need to get Kyrie on board LMAO

GTR11 · Post #94 » by **GTR11** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:16 pm

Hello Brooklyn wrote:
Sharcm1 wrote:Why is everyone saying we didn’t give up much. I would agree had it been levert Allen prince and a couple of picks. Take out the players we traded seven first round picks for one player. It’s championship or bust now. And too be honest with this team it’s gonna be bust unless they make more moves to bring in a better center. And better defense.

Its four picks and pick swaps. Not 7 first rounders.

We don't even know if those pick swaps convert.

Lakers and Clippers both gave up way more than we did. Harden is probably better than either AD or George.

Yeah, the fact AD and PG not franchise players you build around and Harden is does it for me. I'm cool with this move. Not often you get a chance to trade for top three player in his prime.

Shark · Post #95 » by **Shark** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:16 pm

Only complaint I have is we couldn't get Houston to throw in Tucker. I love his tenacity and we definitely needed his style of play on this team.

We're also going to be leaning heavily on DeAndre. Hope he's ready to contribute for real now.

haosmoove · Post #96 » by **haosmoove** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:17 pm

How do we defend? Ask D'Antoni this question and he will tell you:
"Offense is the best defense."

MrDollarBills · Post #97 » by **MrDollarBills** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:17 pm

haosmoove wrote:Sean Marks is ruthless. I don't think he randomly pulled in the Cavs and the Pacers ad hoc. The framework was probably in place for weeks waiting on Rockets to give up hope.

He probably watched James Harden's press conference and calmly waited by his phone :lol:

Lamak · Post #98 » by **Lamak** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:21 pm

LOUiS-D wrote:We've done it. We've assembled a team of the 3 most hated stars in basketball. General board is now so unreadable that it's readable again.

Hello Brooklyn · Post #99 » by **Hello Brooklyn** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:23 pm

Shark wrote:Only complaint I have is we couldn't get Houston to throw in Tucker. I love his tenacity and we definitely needed his style of play on this team.

We're also going to be leaning heavily on DeAndre. Hope he's ready to contribute for real now.

Its odd that we didn't get him to be honest.

LOUiS-D · Post #100 » by **LOUiS-D** » Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:26 pm

kd, joey buckets, dj, tlc, uncle jeffy, shamet, cheeze, bb, perry... yes we have do have enough players available to play a basketball game tonight.. had to check