MrDollarBills wrote:Paradise wrote:MrDollarBills wrote:Lakers have clout in the league. the Nets do not. That's the difference.
Zach Lowe is also writing its Knicks or Nets as prime competition for Boston next summer if Irving were to leave.
Yet, Kyrie has gone on record to say he grew up a Nets fan and a Kidd fan and the second best option is a Bronx native who's a FA next summer.
Might as well move the damn franchise to Seattle. We'd never attract a soul in the next 30 years according to this board.
If the Nets were a hot spot, or if Kyrie's love for the Nets meant anything, why didn't Irving push for a trade here?
In contrast, Kawhi Leonard grew up as a Lakers fan and he's literally pushing his way onto a team that won 35 games and isn't even anywhere near a position to compete for a championship as constituted. Lebron just opted out and is going to sign with them most likely.
This is all about the location and the prestige of the franchise.
The Nets will be in the same position that the Lakers are next summer. I guarantee you none of the big free agents will be angling towards coming to the Nets. No one cares about the Nets in New York, and in turn, no one cares about the Nets across the country.
any "superteam" that gets formed in Brooklyn will be done via the draft over the next 4-5 seasons. period.
have you listened to sports talk radio? Its as if the Nets don't even exist. Not one word about our draft. everything is about the Knicks.
what big time free agent is coming to a team that can't even get a crowd to cheer for them at HOME, nevermind be the subject of conversation on sports talk radio?
The Lakers have sucked balls for a minute but I guarantee in California they are still the talk of the town. why? past prestige.
you may give a **** about the Nets. I give a **** about the Nets.
no one else does, including NBA players.
You never know bro, remember Dwight was dying to come here at the prime of his career. We just have to get some great pieces and players who other guys would like to play with. People and players are noticing that our FO is ran way better than the Knicks, especially with how our current players always give high praise to our organization. I wouldn't doubt that Kyrie wouldn't want to come here, NYC has so much to offer and is very unique place, we all know this. Not to mention all of the endorsements by being a star here even though we have high taxes. Who ever decides to sign here first and be able to put this team on the map will become a hero . Once we get a star there will be a bunch of bandwagoners.
