Nets were clicking on all cylinders against the bulls. Fun watch and great execution. However. They couldnt handle the physicality of jalen duren, only simmons can guard him but we got completely outrebounded...another theme from 2023-2024 (minus Sharpe). It can't be said enough that Thomas needs to look to pass if his shot isnt going down. Simmons is useless and shouldn't play with Thomas as they will just double Cam every time and sag off simmons. Claxton and his 1 rebound in 22 mins aint gonna cut it. Twig is being paid $100M and gets absolutely shit on by any 5 >230 lbs
Doug always talks about narratives and one funny narrative is that Cam Thomas needs to be more a playmaker to be considered elite star. You go look at a player like Donovan Mitchell. The dude has only had I believe two seasons in this entire career where he average more than four assist.. but nobody calls Donovan, Mitchell one trick pony. Again, I think of the nets are truly interested and seeing if Thomas can be more of a distributor than make him the primary ball handler stop playing him with Simmons basically an assist Hunter
7 games without injury,good start for Ben. That's the mentality he has to have,stay on the court, because as a Simmons fani haven't seen it in years,and actually despite the frustration from everyone that's all that counts
It’s only sort of fair to expect Cam Thomas to be more of a playmaker when you start him in the starting lineup with Dennis Schruder and Ben Simmons. If you truly want him to be a playmaker, then put them at the point guard spot stop starting Ben Simmons and make Thomas the primary ball handler at see how it goes this season but if you’re gonna continue to play softball and then say hey you need more assist you telling him two different things here. And on another note, how long before Clax starts having a problem with not being a starter on this team after they paid him $100 million I would say might have a big issue with that. You’re starting Simmons over me hell no.
yea so right. Cam shot 5 times by halftime, that’s to many..why doesn’t he pass more and shot twice ?right?then everyone will be happy. Simmons shot 10 times per game, cam Johnson shot 13 times, dfs 10 times, Dennis shot 15 times, cam 14 times? And then team lose lose lose, no one averages more than 20 points.caoch is happy with his teamwork basketball
The difference between Simmons and magic johnson. Simmons plays 4 minutes a game and magic played 48 minutes a game. Simmons is a waste of time and money. Biggest waste of talent in the nba.
Caitlin Clark's season is over; hire her to coach Cam T to be a team player. Nothing shuts a team down more than a shooter throwing up junk when the basketball gods are not helping him. Everyone else, putting in maximum effort, gives up. I still believe Doug Norrie will make a good GM, and Adam would be an excellent coach. I will see you all in Phoenix on November 27th. Even if CJ gets traded, I believe I will always check in on the Nets. Northern AZ Native American
BS should only get 10-15 min per game until he gets his confidence back and does everything Jordi has asked of him. Wasting time that could be given to the other guys who are keen to learn and get up to NBA speed.
Simmons isn't the problem. Sa m e as last year DFS always starting is the problem. DFS needs 10 - 15 minutes per games. DFS is not our future. Claxton and Ziaire Williams are.
I predicted this, max effort against play-off teams, lethargic effort against tanking teams; watch them try to beat the Grizzies (Yes I intentionally left off the letter L) tonight - if they beat the Grizzlies tonight; I feel this team is the real deal and would like to see how they fair against Boston.
These two know it all’s. Don’t know Shi-.All they do is go negative. Didn’t hear nothing after the Bull’s game. Leave the nets alone. Go talk about tennis
Ben played great against the Bulls. He's had two back surgeries and is playing at the highest level. Give him a break guys!!! Let this season play out and then we can come to a conclusion. But above all don't forget that most of us aren't even lucky enough to be Ben Simmons a$$hole. I know a lot of you like to think that your opinions are valid but they are not. You have no idea what it's like and nor do I. Give the man a break!!
Cam Thomas needs more assists. Are you kidding. If he passes to DFS. DFS misses shots. If the players he passe to would make their shots he would average atleast 5 assists. Reality is Schroder and Simmons need to pass more to Thomas. He shouldnt have to be creating his own shots. Stop passing the ball to DFS..
It’s only sort of fair to expect Cam Thomas to be more of a playmaker when you start him in the starting lineup with Dennis Schruder and Ben Simmons. If you truly want him to be a playmaker, then put them at the point guard spot stop starting Ben Simmons and make Thomas the primary ball handler at see how it goes this season but if you’re gonna continue to play softball and then say hey you need more assist you telling him two different things here. And on another note, how long before Clax starts having a problem with not being a starter on this team after they paid him $100 million I would say might have a big issue with that. You’re starting Simmons over me hell no.
For some reason the nets looked flat in the second half. They caught a case of brickidis thank God it's curable
Wheres Basketball genuis?
I gotta hear the excuse for Ben 😂
Cam Thomas is learning what being the 1 option looks like
Nets were clicking on all cylinders against the bulls. Fun watch and great execution.
However. They couldnt handle the physicality of jalen duren, only simmons can guard him but we got completely outrebounded...another theme from 2023-2024 (minus Sharpe).
It can't be said enough that Thomas needs to look to pass if his shot isnt going down. Simmons is useless and shouldn't play with Thomas as they will just double Cam every time and sag off simmons.
Claxton and his 1 rebound in 22 mins aint gonna cut it. Twig is being paid $100M and gets absolutely shit on by any 5 >230 lbs
Doug always talks about narratives and one funny narrative is that Cam Thomas needs to be more a playmaker to be considered elite star. You go look at a player like Donovan Mitchell. The dude has only had I believe two seasons in this entire career where he average more than four assist.. but nobody calls Donovan, Mitchell one trick pony. Again, I think of the nets are truly interested and seeing if Thomas can be more of a distributor than make him the primary ball handler stop playing him with Simmons basically an assist Hunter
7 games without injury,good start for Ben. That's the mentality he has to have,stay on the court, because as a Simmons fani haven't seen it in years,and actually despite the frustration from everyone that's all that counts
It’s only sort of fair to expect Cam Thomas to be more of a playmaker when you start him in the starting lineup with Dennis Schruder and Ben Simmons. If you truly want him to be a playmaker, then put them at the point guard spot stop starting Ben Simmons and make Thomas the primary ball handler at see how it goes this season but if you’re gonna continue to play softball and then say hey you need more assist you telling him two different things here.
And on another note, how long before Clax starts having a problem with not being a starter on this team after they paid him $100 million I would say might have a big issue with that. You’re starting Simmons over me hell no.
Regarding clax, they said if there are no setbacks on the back to back
No they're starting DFS at Center. He should be on the bench. They'll be starting DFS at center tonight, guarding Zach Edey. That's a Joke.
Jodi is right about CT. He needs to playmake more will get him easy shots cause they wouldn't Dublin
Double him
yea so right. Cam shot 5 times by halftime, that’s to many..why doesn’t he pass more and shot twice ?right?then everyone will be happy. Simmons shot 10 times per game, cam Johnson shot 13 times, dfs 10 times, Dennis shot 15 times, cam 14 times? And then team lose lose lose, no one averages more than 20 points.caoch is happy with his teamwork basketball
Ben Simmons should be coming off the bench
The difference between Simmons and magic johnson. Simmons plays 4 minutes a game and magic played 48 minutes a game. Simmons is a waste of time and money. Biggest waste of talent in the nba.
I really liked Ben Simmons.
But dude is toast. He is out of it. its over
Caitlin Clark's season is over; hire her to coach Cam T to be a team player. Nothing shuts a team down more than a shooter throwing up junk when the basketball gods are not helping him. Everyone else, putting in maximum effort, gives up.
I still believe Doug Norrie will make a good GM, and Adam would be an excellent coach.
I will see you all in Phoenix on November 27th. Even if CJ gets traded, I believe I will always check in on the Nets.
Northern AZ Native American
Ben Simmons shouldn't be playing. He doesn't even try to score which makes it harder on the other 4 on the floor to provide scoring.
That’s good cause we’re trying to capture the flagg this yr
You are 100% correct @@wak001
Ben simmons still looks out of shape. He still looks a lil fat. He needs more game time to shed some fat. A fit ben will make this team dangerous.
😂
BS should only get 10-15 min per game until he gets his confidence back and does everything Jordi has asked of him. Wasting time that could be given to the other guys who are keen to learn and get up to NBA speed.
Simmons isn't the problem. Sa m e as last year DFS always starting is the problem. DFS needs 10 - 15 minutes per games. DFS is not our future. Claxton and Ziaire Williams are.
I predicted this, max effort against play-off teams, lethargic effort against tanking teams; watch them try to beat the Grizzies (Yes I intentionally left off the letter L) tonight - if they beat the Grizzlies tonight; I feel this team is the real deal and would like to see how they fair against Boston.
i was right!! 😍😍😍😍
These two know it all’s. Don’t know Shi-.All they do is go negative. Didn’t hear nothing after the Bull’s game. Leave the nets alone. Go talk about tennis
Ben played great against the Bulls. He's had two back surgeries and is playing at the highest level. Give him a break guys!!! Let this season play out and then we can come to a conclusion.
But above all don't forget that most of us aren't even lucky enough to be Ben Simmons
a$$hole. I know a lot of you like to think that your opinions are valid but they are not. You have no idea what it's like and nor do I. Give the man a break!!
Exactly!! 40 million is disrespectful we need to offer him more money for honouring us with his presence ❤
Cam Thomas needs more assists. Are you kidding. If he passes to DFS. DFS misses shots. If the players he passe to would make their shots he would average atleast 5 assists. Reality is Schroder and Simmons need to pass more to Thomas. He shouldnt have to be creating his own shots. Stop passing the ball to DFS..
It’s only sort of fair to expect Cam Thomas to be more of a playmaker when you start him in the starting lineup with Dennis Schruder and Ben Simmons. If you truly want him to be a playmaker, then put them at the point guard spot stop starting Ben Simmons and make Thomas the primary ball handler at see how it goes this season but if you’re gonna continue to play softball and then say hey you need more assist you telling him two different things here.
And on another note, how long before Clax starts having a problem with not being a starter on this team after they paid him $100 million I would say might have a big issue with that. You’re starting Simmons over me hell no.