New Jersey Nets 2008 Preseason Presser

[RPF]

Welcome to this season's press conference. We are pretty excited about this upcoming season here in New Jersey. We would like to say farewell to Glenn Robinson who was part of a special team last year, we wish him good luck in his future. Last season was a rough one for us at the beginning but we made some moves and found a way to bring in Ricky Davis who really stepped up. Chris Kaman and Jameer Nelson really picked up their game and led us into the playoffs against a very tough Washington Wizards team led by all world Rashard Lewis. We were fortunate to win that series in 6 but lost to the Bucks in the next round.

This season we look to have a faster start than last year. We were happy to have a good camp and really excited to see the progress of 1st round pick Timofey Mozgov. Chris Kaman, Drew Gooden and Mozgov should be able to handle the paint and clean up on the boards. Mike Miller and Ricky Davis will continue to carry the scoring load this season with Jameer Nelson looking to become one of the best point guards in the league. We hope this is the year of the Nets in the Atlantic division.

With all that being said, we will now open the floor to any questions.

[JNR]

GWR: To what do you attribute your success in training centers, and why do you think Andrew Bynum didn't pan out in New Jersey?

[RPF]

GWR: To what do you attribute your success in training centers, and why do you think Andrew Bynum didn't pan out in New Jersey?

We have a formula here for the big men to follow but Andrew was more concerned with getting a perm in his hair than getting his ass in shape. He seems to be responding to the program down south. Thanks for asking and please help yourself to some dip.

[NickMalone77]

Nick Melon; The Advocate: With being 20 mil in the red for the luxury tax, Are you looking at any moves to significantly reduce that # or to just accept the team you have and pay the tax?

[RPF]

Nick Melon; The Advocate: With being 20 mil in the red for the luxury tax, Are you looking at any moves to significantly reduce that # or to just accept the team you have and pay the tax?

We would like to reduce that tax bill if we can but we will not do a salary dump. Our number 1 focus is to bring a championship to the Nets. Look at the past champions, none of them got there by being cheap. Thanks for coming and have some of the shrimp salad.

[Xist2Inspire]

Random Reporter: Despite having a serious contender in the East, Ricky Davis, a major piece of that puzzle, has been on the block for just about the entire offseason. Could you shed some light on why?

[WigNosy]

Were you disappointed that Jameer Nelson didn't give you a "hometown deal" in Restricted Free Agency? What does that say about his commitment to the Nets?

[Eazy P]

Where do you see your team at the end of the season? Hawks right now are the favorites after acquiring Duncan, do you think if your team meets the hawks in the post season down that Kaman can contain Duncan? Looking like Kaman is the best player in the 03 draft.

[ballsohard]

your starting lineup seems to be as good as any in the league, but your bench could use some work. With Mosgov not being ready to make major contributions, does this worry you, or do you have a plan in place to add some key contributors off the bench?

[RPF]

your starting lineup seems to be as good as any in the league, but your bench could use some work. With Mosgov not being ready to make major contributions, does this worry you, or do you have a plan in place to add some key contributors off the bench?

We do have a plan in place to solidify the bench. Moz does look great huh? Have some fruit before you leave.

[RPF]

Were you disappointed that Jameer Nelson didn't give you a "hometown deal" in Restricted Free Agency? What does that say about his commitment to the Nets?

That was just Jameer trying to look out for his family and we understand that. We made him a promise that we will go all out for OUR family here in the Nets organization. Did you try the crab dip?

[RPF]

Random Reporter: Despite having a serious contender in the East, Ricky Davis, a major piece of that puzzle, has been on the block for just about the entire offseason. Could you shed some light on why?

Ricky was curious to what he would be looking forward to this offseason, so we decided to show him. Did you have a chance to try the cheese platter?

[RPF]

Where do you see your team at the end of the season? Hawks right now are the favorites after acquiring Duncan, do you think if your team meets the hawks in the post season down that Kaman can contain Duncan? Looking like Kaman is the best player in the 03 draft.

The Hawks are back to being the Hawks. I've learned in the league that you cannot worry about what other teams do, if you do that you'll end up bitter like Darth. Now get the Frye out of here you Fryeing Frye Spur bitch.

[Bowtothebill23]

Do you think the answers to your problems at backup point guard and shooting guard are already on your roster? If not, how do you plan on addressing those problems?

[Darth Vegito]

Seattle Beat writer: Before TC, rumors are that you actually rubbed fellow GM Eazy's underwear pictured below to get an extra "gain" or "boost" in TC. This true? Did you get a "gain" when you rubbed them?

[RPF]

Seattle Beat writer: Before TC, rumors are that you actually rubbed fellow GM Eazy's underwear pictured below to get an extra "gain" or "boost" in TC. This true? Did you get a "gain" when you rubbed them?

Perv, no dip for you

[RPF]

Do you think the answers to your problems at backup point guard and shooting guard are already on your roster? If not, how do you plan on addressing those problems?

Good question, we feel that will addressed shortly.