The New York Post is reporting that New York Knick Nate Robinson was busted earlier this afternoon for driving in the Bronx without a license. Newly drafted Net Terrence Williams was in the passenger seat for the incident. According to the Post report, both Nate and TWill were tweeting about the situation earlier this afternoon. Williams wrote, “being pulled over is so funnnnny now I got to go get him mannnnnnnnn.” The posts were later deleted, according to the report.
TWill and Nate appear to be good friends – often referencing each other on Twitter and appearing on a Sirius Radio program together before the NBA Draft. In one of his tweets earlier today, Williams said he was going to speak at Nate Robinson’s basketball camp.
Granted, TWill was not the person arrested today, but there is that old guilt by association label that could dog him. Robinson has had his license suspended five times already. Combine that with a recent article on Slam Online where the writer called TWill’s answers “flippant,” and you have to wonder if we’re dealing with another draft pick with immaturity issues (see: Sean Williams).
I don’t know if you guys caught this, but Nets’ CEO Brett Yorkmark was on CNBC’s Sport Biz talking the whole reversible jersey “fiasco.” Some interesting stuff in there, it is worth the watch.
I know it is probably way too early at this point since we haven’t seen these guys play together, but I figured since the Nets have their roster full at 15, and they don’t seem to be moving anyone at this point, I guess now is as good a time as any to start looking how the roster breaks down.
Point Guard:
Devin Harris
Rafer Alston
Keyon Dooling
Terrence Williams
Shooting Guard:
Courtney Lee
Keyon Dooling
Terrence Williams
Small Forward:
Chris Douglas-Roberts
Jarvis Hayes
Terrence Williams
Power Forward:
Yi
Tony Battie
Sean Williams
Center:
Brook Lopez
Josh Boone
Tony Battie
Inactive List:
Eduardo Najera
Trenton Hassell
Bobby Simmons
A couple things to note. I got Courtney Lee starting at the SG spot because I don’t really think he is big enough to play SF, but he can in a bind. I have Terrence Williams slotted in the 1/2/3 spot because I am not too sure about how the Nets are going to use him. After watching the preseason, we should get a better idea of that. This depth chart reflects the beginning of the season, which is why I have Jarvis Hayes in front of Terrence Williams. I don’t think this will last, I think that it is going to be similar to the Josh Boone/Brook Lopez situation last year.
The fact that everyone is still unsure about Najera’s ability to play is why I have him starting out the year on the IL, but I could see him replacing Sean Williams at any moment. The third spot on the injured list is going to be the most interesting spot in my opinion. Bobby Simmons should be there, that isn’t even a question in my mind. However, the question is will the Nets put him there. Maybe Lawrence Frank is going to want an experienced guy starting off the season for him, maybe Rod and Kiki are going to want them to play so that his trade value can be upped. If he isn’t the 3rd guy on the Injured List, then who is? That is a good question. Probably Tony Battie.
It’s back, a day late, but it is back. Last week, I broke down each of the first 20 games in the Nets’ schedule and determined that they would be 6-14. In this week’s segment, I am going to look at the Nets’ next 22 games to bring us to the halfway point:
The New York Post is reporting that New York Knick Nate Robinson was busted earlier this afternoon for driving in the Bronx without a license. Newly drafted Net Terrence Williams was in the passenger seat for the incident. According to the Post report, both Nate and TWill were tweeting about the situation earlier this afternoon. Williams wrote, “being pulled over is so funnnnny now I got to go get him mannnnnnnnn.” The posts were later deleted, according to the report.