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Which Nets will surprise this year? 

Post#1 » by jazzfan1971 » Wed Nov 9, 2011 9:29 pm

Assuming a season of course.

Who do you see stepping up? Who might be stepping down? Anyone look to be ready to bust out?
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Re: Which Nets will surprise this year? 

Post#2 » by Born_Ready » Wed Nov 9, 2011 9:43 pm

i would love to see damion james have a breakout season.

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kris could very well be the player that slumps due to his divorce, and the latest leak of kanye west sticking pipe to kim k....
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Re: Which Nets will surprise this year? 

Post#3 » by 624 » Wed Nov 9, 2011 10:51 pm

Lopez's rebounding will rebound.
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Post#4 » by jeff1624 » Thu Nov 10, 2011 12:06 am

I'm expecting big things from Marshon Brooks this year. He and Anthony should make for a pretty good SG tandem.
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Post#5 » by eazy-e jianlian » Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:10 am

The emergence of Jordan Farmar will push Deron out of NJ.
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Post#6 » by NyCeEvO » Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:11 am

eazy-e jianlian wrote:The emergence of Jordan Farmar will push Deron out of NJ.

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Post#7 » by vincecarter4pres » Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:36 am

Dwight Howard, he'll win MVP.
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Post#8 » by Stone » Thu Nov 10, 2011 3:35 am

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Post#9 » by JoseRizal » Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:41 am

Brooks. Having a chip on his shoulder, he'll perform well... I hope...

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Post#10 » by ecuhus1981 » Thu Nov 10, 2011 11:52 pm

vincecarter4pres wrote:Dwight Howard, he'll win MVP.

I was SOOOO about to go there! :lol:

Honestly, though, in retrospect I'll bet we'll see one of our offseason acquisitions as the biggest "surprise". I don't know who what will be, though. As many of you know, I would love to add athletic young vets like Wilson Chandler and DeAndre Jordan; but it seems that our FO is more interested in pursuing past-primers like Tyson Chandler, Nene Hilario and Tayshaun Prince. I I'll be happy either way, as long as we don't overpay for guys who don't address our biggest weaknesses: defense, rebounding and 3-point shooting.
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Re: Which Nets will surprise this year? 

Post#11 » by bobbyc » Sat Nov 12, 2011 12:50 am

Brook Lopez's athleticism, rebounding and defense will improve so he is not a burden in those areas.

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Damion James rounds out his game a little and turns into a solid starter for us.
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Post#12 » by DarkXaero » Sat Nov 12, 2011 6:41 am

I'm hoping and think that Brook will have a much better year. He should improve his rebounding numbers, and his offensive output (also in terms of efficiency). I also hope that Marshon Brooks turns out to be the steal of the draft. He seems to have a good skillset and work ethic. If he can improve his shot selection, I don't see why he can't have a decent rookie season.
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Post#13 » by vincecarter4pres » Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:34 am

DarkXaero wrote:I'm hoping and think that Brook will have a much better year. He should improve his rebounding numbers, and his offensive output (also in terms of efficiency). I also hope that Marshon Brooks turns out to be the steal of the draft. He seems to have a good skillset and work ethic. If he can improve his shot selection, I don't see why he can't have a decent rookie season.

Yeah, I agree with this.

Thing is though, I'm not so sure either will be on the roster very long, Dwight or no Dwight.
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Re: Which Nets will surprise this year? 

Post#14 » by NyCeEvO » Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:38 am

vincecarter4pres wrote:
DarkXaero wrote:I'm hoping and think that Brook will have a much better year. He should improve his rebounding numbers, and his offensive output (also in terms of efficiency). I also hope that Marshon Brooks turns out to be the steal of the draft. He seems to have a good skillset and work ethic. If he can improve his shot selection, I don't see why he can't have a decent rookie season.

Yeah, I agree with this.

Thing is though, I'm not so sure either will be on the roster very long, Dwight or no Dwight.

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Post#15 » by treiz » Mon Nov 14, 2011 10:56 pm

624 wrote:Lopez's rebounding will rebound.


This and Damion James finally staying healthy.
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Re: Which Nets will surprise this year? 

Post#16 » by Rich Rane » Tue Nov 15, 2011 1:25 am

So much for this thread...

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