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NJ Nets

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  • 01-04-2010 11:35am
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    conno16
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    a team on the up
    should/could be contenders within 2 years for the championship
    great to see some proper cash being invested in an NBA franchise that doesn't involve one of the big four


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    Carcharodon
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    Yea, I think they will definitely be contenders within a couple of years, the new owners attitude and cash should steer them in the right direction.
    I don't think the NBA wanted someone like this to come into the league but didn't really have a choice at this stage.

    interview with him here

    http://www.cbs.com/primetime/60_minutes/video/?pid=rvERznyHppS0Jkb5N_Q2cdk8lclGSFzj&nrd=1


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    scooby2791
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    Honestly don't see them ever being actual contenders. Sure they have a nice few players and possibly might get John Wall or one of the Wildcats in the draft but the city and team itself lack the power to draw a big contract player even with the ridiculous money they will be able to offer. They had there time a few years back with JKidd and Jefferson but that time is over and won't be back for a good while. They will always be a 8th seed shoe in as far as I'm concerned.

    Personally I'd love to see Lopez get traded to an actual contender because the kid is sick and deserves a shot. One of the hardest working big men in the league and an incredible talent with endless potential.


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    MarvinMartian
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    Maybe New Jersey lacks the draw but if the planned move to Brooklyn works out I think it'll make a big difference. It's still hard to see them seriously compete within the next few years though...even with all their potential...


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    Candleman
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    would they go for kobe or lebron James?
    they need an international superstar
    I've also heard that phil jackson has been approached


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    MarvinMartian
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    Can't see Kobe leaving the Lakers, he signed a 3 year extension last week. It's hard to figure what LeBron will do next year. I think if he wins a championship with the Cavaliers this year he'll go. I still think the Knicks is a more realistic destination but they're gonna have to prove that they're willing to invest in their team in the next few years.


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