Comments on: Does Rafer Alston Fit? http://netsarescorching.com/2009/08/26/does-rafer-alston-fit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=does-rafer-alston-fit The New Jersey Nets affiliate of the ESPN TrueHoop Network Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:17:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: dee http://netsarescorching.com/2009/08/26/does-rafer-alston-fit/#comment-439 dee Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:20:04 +0000 http://netsarescorching.com/?p=1800#comment-439 i think magics shouldnt trade courtney they should hv traded nelson cause lee deserves better i think magics shouldnt trade courtney they should hv traded nelson cause lee deserves better

]]> By: NetsAreScorching - NJ Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics » Blog Archive » Scouting Report: Rafer Alston http://netsarescorching.com/2009/08/26/does-rafer-alston-fit/#comment-438 NetsAreScorching - NJ Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics » Blog Archive » Scouting Report: Rafer Alston Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:33:41 +0000 http://netsarescorching.com/?p=1800#comment-438 [...] we already talked about at length in the past, Rafer’s style of play offensively fits in perfectly with how the Nets play, and with Devin [...] [...] we already talked about at length in the past, Rafer’s style of play offensively fits in perfectly with how the Nets play, and with Devin [...]

]]> By: NetsAreScorching - NJ Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics » Blog Archive » Rafer Alston Already Wants Out? http://netsarescorching.com/2009/08/26/does-rafer-alston-fit/#comment-437 NetsAreScorching - NJ Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics » Blog Archive » Rafer Alston Already Wants Out? Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:47:45 +0000 http://netsarescorching.com/?p=1800#comment-437 [...] Back when I talked about Rafer Alston and his potential effect as the Nets’ back-up point guar..., I said it all hinged on whether or not Rafer would be willing to accept that role.  Turns out he isn’t. [...] [...] Back when I talked about Rafer Alston and his potential effect as the Nets’ back-up point guar…, I said it all hinged on whether or not Rafer would be willing to accept that role.  Turns out he isn’t. [...]

]]> By: NetsAreScorching - NJ Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics » Blog Archive » Nets and Heat Talking Trade? http://netsarescorching.com/2009/08/26/does-rafer-alston-fit/#comment-436 NetsAreScorching - NJ Nets Blog - Nets News, Rumors, Analysis, Podcasts, Salaries, & Statistics » Blog Archive » Nets and Heat Talking Trade? Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:23:57 +0000 http://netsarescorching.com/?p=1800#comment-436 [...] Sebastian broke down last week, I think Rafer Alston is a good fit as backup to Devin Harris and I would hate to seem him flipped in a trade so quickly. He could [...] [...] Sebastian broke down last week, I think Rafer Alston is a good fit as backup to Devin Harris and I would hate to seem him flipped in a trade so quickly. He could [...]

]]> By: DJ HeavyDuty http://netsarescorching.com/2009/08/26/does-rafer-alston-fit/#comment-435 DJ HeavyDuty Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:51:08 +0000 http://netsarescorching.com/?p=1800#comment-435 This is a very good observation on these 2 players games. Neither is a true shooter or an outstanding passser. Both players rely on their teammates to create space. Orlando had Lewis,Hedo abd DH, but NJ had only VC. Now that there is no pure jump shooter on the Nets Devin will get more double teams and the lane will be clogged. LFrank must keep the ball from sticking to Devins hands. Brook needs to touch the ball alot more this year to create space for the PG to drive and for the Nets shooters to have open looks 15 -20 away from the hoop. Courtney Lee has to become a more of a spot up shooter for the Nets to be successfull. The Nets have too many players that play in the backcourt but have suspect jumpers. DH Lee Alston Dooling CDR Twill Defenses are going to clog the lane and make the Nets move the ball and shoot from the perimiter. Coaching will be the key this season. LFrank is on the hot seat, he has to develop these young guys, get the veterans produactive minutes, and try to win games. Thats a 3 headed monster no coach wants to battle. It will be an interesting year in NJ. This is a very good observation on these 2 players games.
Neither is a true shooter or an outstanding passser. Both players rely on their teammates to create space. Orlando had Lewis,Hedo abd DH, but NJ had only VC.

Now that there is no pure jump shooter on the Nets Devin will get more double teams and the lane will be clogged.

LFrank must keep the ball from sticking to Devins hands. Brook needs to touch the ball alot more this year to create space for the PG to drive and for the Nets shooters to have open looks 15 -20 away from the hoop.

Courtney Lee has to become a more of a spot up shooter for the Nets to be successfull. The Nets have too many players that play in the backcourt but have suspect jumpers.
DH
Lee
Alston
Dooling
CDR
Twill
Defenses are going to clog the lane and make the Nets move the ball and shoot from the perimiter.

Coaching will be the key this season.
LFrank is on the hot seat, he has to develop these young guys, get the veterans produactive minutes, and try to win games.
Thats a 3 headed monster no coach wants to battle. It will be an interesting year in NJ.

]]> By: Sebastian Pruiti http://netsarescorching.com/2009/08/26/does-rafer-alston-fit/#comment-434 Sebastian Pruiti Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:29:42 +0000 http://netsarescorching.com/?p=1800#comment-434 Bobbo - You can't confuse quantity with quality. Just because Rafer loves to chuck up threes, you can't say he's a terrific shooter. Yes he made 192 threes, but he took 529...that's ungodly for a point guard. And comparing the seasons you mentioned. Rafer shot .351 - Kittles shot .377 - VC shot .408. If those guys got up 529 threes, they would have made more than him. He's a solid shooter (and a chucker), but not a great shooter. With all that being said, when he is playing with the second string, I won't mind the chucking, but when he plays with the starters, he needs to cut it out... Bobbo – You can’t confuse quantity with quality. Just because Rafer loves to chuck up threes, you can’t say he’s a terrific shooter. Yes he made 192 threes, but he took 529…that’s ungodly for a point guard. And comparing the seasons you mentioned. Rafer shot .351 – Kittles shot .377 – VC shot .408. If those guys got up 529 threes, they would have made more than him. He’s a solid shooter (and a chucker), but not a great shooter. With all that being said, when he is playing with the second string, I won’t mind the chucking, but when he plays with the starters, he needs to cut it out…

]]> By: Bobbo http://netsarescorching.com/2009/08/26/does-rafer-alston-fit/#comment-433 Bobbo Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:59:21 +0000 http://netsarescorching.com/?p=1800#comment-433 Alston has a "questionable" jumper? He has made 100 or more three pointers in each of the last six seasons, with 192 three years ago and 115 last season. He is 37 shy of 1,000 three pointers, a level only about 65 players in NBA history have hit. To put that 192 in perspective, the most Carter ever made in a season is 162, the most Kittles ever made in a season is 158, when the arc was one foot, nine inches closer than it is today. Alston is a much better shooter than Harris, at least from deep. Alston has a “questionable” jumper?

He has made 100 or more three pointers in each of the last six seasons, with 192 three years ago and 115 last season. He is 37 shy of 1,000 three pointers, a level only about 65 players in NBA history have hit.

To put that 192 in perspective, the most Carter ever made in a season is 162, the most Kittles ever made in a season is 158, when the arc was one foot, nine inches closer than it is today.

Alston is a much better shooter than Harris, at least from deep.

]]> By: Manuel http://netsarescorching.com/2009/08/26/does-rafer-alston-fit/#comment-432 Manuel Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:31:31 +0000 http://netsarescorching.com/?p=1800#comment-432 and maybe we can up his trade value near the deadline and get a draft pick for him or something and maybe we can up his trade value near the deadline and get a draft pick for him or something

]]> By: Manuel http://netsarescorching.com/2009/08/26/does-rafer-alston-fit/#comment-431 Manuel Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:30:22 +0000 http://netsarescorching.com/?p=1800#comment-431 i did love the fact that we got Rafer in the deal because i knew dooling was playing out of his sg position and i love the way Rafer plays on the fast break and trying to get by his defender. and now devin can play off the ball a little more cause Rafers more of a pass first point guard. but why no love for for Hayes in the second unit at sf dont you yhink hes going to have another great year off the bench unless he starts and will take big part of the scoring load in that second unit with battie and boone being non factors on the offensive side. i did love the fact that we got Rafer in the deal because i knew dooling was playing out of his sg position and i love the way Rafer plays on the fast break and trying to get by his defender. and now devin can play off the ball a little more cause Rafers more of a pass first point guard. but why no love for for Hayes in the second unit at sf dont you yhink hes going to have another great year off the bench unless he starts and will take big part of the scoring load in that second unit with battie and boone being non factors on the offensive side.

]]> By: JYoung4 http://netsarescorching.com/2009/08/26/does-rafer-alston-fit/#comment-430 JYoung4 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:15:56 +0000 http://netsarescorching.com/?p=1800#comment-430 Rafer can fit. He can knock down the three and push the rock. Two things the Nets second unit could use. Great Article! Gotta love 82games.com www.BasketballinBlog.com - NBA News and Discussion Rafer can fit. He can knock down the three and push the rock. Two things the Nets second unit could use. Great Article! Gotta love 82games.com

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