Nets Are Scorching

LeBron James

Age: 25

Height: 6-8

Position: SF

Key 2009-10 Stats: 29.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 8.6 apg, 50.3% fg%, 31.1 PER

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BALLER!!!

For the past few days, I’ve been using that word to the point where I’m severely annoying everyone. Well, more than usual. In fact, I’m fairly certain my NAS colleagues, or as I like to call them – John, Paul, and George (I don’t mind being the ugly one that still tours, didn’t lose his money to a pegleg, and doesn’t look like Angela Lansbury) – have read many emails that contained the word, “baller” when it comes to that unavoidable image across from Madison Square Garden along Eighth Avenue.

It’s an image that’s panties in a bunch inducing (not the sexy type)…. gets one all hot and bothered… puts a burr under one’s saddle… and has someone ask, “Would you like some cheese with that whine?” All of this happens if you just got your face rocked by…

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Matt Moore basically owns the internet right now.  He writes basically everywhere, and his new gig is a blogger for CBSSports.  Over there, Moore breaks down the Knicks’ presentation to  LeBron James.  Moore touches on why the Knicks left out the Nets during their presentation;

Interbrand examined four teams for the study, based on estimated market impact: the Knicks, the Bulls, the Heat, and the Cavs. Notice who’s missing there? The Nets. There is no mention of the Nets throughout the entire presentation, despite the very frontal attack the Nets have laid on the Knicks as the key to the New York market.

This is real interesting stuff and I seriously recommend you guys check it out.

Carlos Boozer

Age: 28

Height: 6-9

Position: PF

Key 2009-10 Stats: 19.5 ppg, 11.2 rpg, 56.2% fg%, 21.3 PER

What to Like About Carlos Boozer: Firstly, Boozer is coming off one of his best seasons as a pro. He was the second-best player (the best on some nights) on a team that won 53 games and finished first in a Western Conference division this year. He’s a solid, versatile scorer who can hurt you from everywhere inside the three-point line. He shot 49.2% on shots under ten feet, 43.6% on 10-15 footers, and 44% on shots from 16-23 – all well above league averages. Absolutely tenacious rebounder – inhaled nearly 30 percent of defensive rebounds this past year, which put him 4^th in the league. He is 6^th all-time in defensive rebounding percentage and 12^th all-time in total rebounding percentage. The Nets, who were the 3^rd-worst defensive rebounding team in the league, could certainly use someone with his skillset. Outside of basketball, Boozer has said that he is fond of New Jersey and believed he was going to the Nets last year.

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We probably aren’t going have a recap post after every day of free agency, but after the first one I thought it would be nice to have a little spot where you can talk about the news of the day.  So here is what happened today:

• Timberwolves Sign Darko to a 4 year $20 million deal
• Rudy Gay Agreed To An $80 million deal to resign with the Grizzlies
• Joe Johnson is likely to sign a 6 year $119 Million Extension

The Rudy Gay and Joe Johnson signings are important to New Jersey because both guys seemed to be a part of plan B for the Nets.  I am alright with the signings, because it prevents the Nets for overpaying for both guys (I thought that Gay would be a good signing if you could get him at a non-max level).  Some more Nets news:

• Nets’ Meeting With LeBron called “tremendous”

As for the Nets meeting with Chris Bosh…good reviews from the man himself (or at least his twitter):

New Jersey meeting was very good as well. These guys really know how to sell a franchise

Discuss.