When will the New Jersey Nets Win?
Lawerence Frank must be concerned. The Nets are off to a 0-11 start. With injuries to Devin Harris (Groin), Yi Jianlian (MCL), and Chris Douglas-Roberts return after his bout with the N1H1 virus, Frank can justifiably argue that his team at full strength all year.
Even is this is the case, the Nets should have been able to win one game by now, and are approaching the worst start in NBA history.
One would think on a fluke alone the Nets would snag at least one victory by now. They have a wealth of young talent:
- Devin Harris
- Brook Lopez
- Chris-Douglas Roberts
- Terrance Williams
- Courtney Lee
Douglas-Roberts has been a beacon of hope in New Jersey. (Credit: picapp.com)
Chris Douglas-Roberts has been on a tear of late, and has shown star potential since returning from the N1H1 virus. He is a fierce competitor and his all around game has been leading the way while Devin Harris recovers from injury.
These players comprise possibly the best group of young talent other than the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the 2010 free agency sweepstakes next year, and with Russian oligarch Mikhail Prokhorov attempting to take over, the Nets could find themselves reversing this years fortunes as soon as next season with some free agent signings.
But that does not help things for New Jersey this season. Lawrence Frank is a good coach, but after reaching the playoffs his first 4 seasons it looks like this season will mark his 3rd consecutive season his team will not reach the playoffs.
This is not a trend that secures your position as an NBA head coach.
Byron Scott was fired after a less horrible start than Frank has had with the Nets. This is another trend not boding well for Lawrence Frank.
The Nets will pursue their first win of the year on Saturday when they host the less crappy New York Knicks (2-9). When you have two teams from the bottom of the heap battling,the game is usually entertaining at the very least.
New Jersey might be able to exploit New York’s guards and the center position. Al Harrington and David Lee should not be able to contain Brook Lopez.
It will be entertaining to see how this plays out.
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Fri, Nov 20, 2009 by Adam Sedie
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