Projecting The Depth Chart
by Sebastian Pruiti
Aug 18, 2009 2009-2010 Regular Season
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.
Published by Sebastian Pruiti
August 18th, 2009 at 7:26 AM
Good stuff Sebastian. I just get a sense that Nets fans might be disappointed by how TWill will intiailly fit into this team’s rotation. Frank’s hand seemed forced by Brook’s play last year, but it’s no secret that he rarely gives rookies minutes. Simmons still is getting a lot of money and Hassell is still considered a good defender. I can’t see them starting the season on IR with TWill and even CDR getting the nod ahead of them. Hope I’m wrong.
August 18th, 2009 at 9:45 AM
Hope I am wrong but I see Hayes getting the starting SF spot to start the season.
I think TWil and CDR will force Frank to give them more minutes but you might see 2 separate teams of 3 (Harris and Lopez will get their 35 min a game) splitting equal time on the floor this year till the cream rises to the top.
August 18th, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Dennis and Mark, that does make sense, but I don’t see a lottery pick being placed on IR (Has that ever happened to a healthy lottery pick?).
Dennis, I agree with you, but I think CDR had such a strong summer league and a strong Las Vegas camp, I see him playing his way to a starting job in the preseason.
August 18th, 2009 at 10:39 PM
i wanted to know what you thought of which one of our veterans do you think might get traded during the season alston/simmons/battie/najera/hassell or do the Nets just go about the season quietly and let the expiring contracts expire?
August 18th, 2009 at 10:56 PM
Expiring contracts are real valuable, especially with the financial crunch that is going on, and I think if Rod can get someone who can help us in the future with one or more of those expiring contracts he will do it. If not, we will use that money in Free Agency…
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