The San Dova 2008-2009 NBA Season Wrap-Up Challenge for the Eastern Conference Playoffs? Become relevant after near-total roster turnover? Vince Carter be a leader for young veterans? Devin Harris being better than Jason Kidd? All things occurred with the 2008-2009 New Jersey Nets.
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: This has to be broken down by halves. For the first half of the season, Devin Harris was a revelation.
The season began and the consensus about the Nets was they might not even be able to find their way to the finish.
Lawrence Frank already has three key figures in his corner - Nets owner Bruce Ratner and team leaders Vince Carter and Devin Harris - but it may be his seven-figure salary that ultimately helps him keep his job.
Every Sunday, we’ll be updating the Nets’ off-season with bits and pieces of information, gossip, etc.
With two games remaining, questions are being asked about the New Jersey Nets’ offseason.
Wilson Chandler scored 16 points for the Knicks, who won for only the fourth time in their final 17 games and finished coach Mike D’Antoni’s first season with a 32-50 record.
Two Atlantic Division rivals close out the 2008-09 season tonight in the Big Apple, where the New York Knicks will host the New Jersey Nets at Madison Square Garden.
Devin Harris has had the best season of his career and is in contention to be named the league’s Most Improved Player.
At least one person near the top of the Nets hierarchy wants Lawrence Frank to be back next season.
Jarvis Hayes hit two late 3-pointers in a 37-second span and the New Jersey Nets rallied from a 12-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 91-87 on Monday night.
Vince Carter had 27 points and nine assists, and the New Jersey Nets ended Orlando’s bid for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference by beating the Magic 103-93 on Saturday night.
The Magic (58-22) may have lost more than the No. 2 seed. Star forward Hedo Turkoglu hurt his left ankle with 6:51 left in the game and he had to be helped to the locker room. There was no immediate word on his condition.
Keyon Dooling added 12 points and 10 assists for the Nets, who played without All-Star guard Devin Harris (shoulder). Rookie Brook Lopez added 13 points and 11 rebounds for the Nets, who were eliminated from playoff contention earlier this week.
Brook Lopez, the professional, got angry and responded with dunks and determined play.
ON THE AIR : TV - FSN; Radio - 580 AM , Spanish-language 1030 AM MAGIC UPDATE : Orlando embarks on what could be a record-setting road trip for the franchise.
Vince Carter knows what’s coming — to an extent. He knows this summer will be filled with talk of his contract being moved.
