Yes, I feel for our former teammates in their miserable existance that is being the first team in league history to start the season by losing their first 18 games. Being Magic fans, we’ve all experienced what it is like to lose that many games in a row at the beginning of a season, though not the first 18 in a row.

Obviously, I am referring to the 1-19 start to the 2003-04 season, losing 19 in a row after an opening night victory. That was just a miserable season that pretty much was over before it began, with yet another setback in Grant Hill’s recovery from ankle surgery and the firing of Doc Rivers (who I really likes as a coach during his tenure with the Magic). The season wasn’t a total loss though, as the team played hard despite the losing streak and losing their coach, and TMac had a great statistical season. Also, it led to the Magic winning the draft lottery which resulted in drafting our current superstar Center, Dwight Howard, and the resurrection of the franchise. So, it’s not all bad…

Sure, it will sting for Nets fans as they watch this team continue to lose. Sure, they will be in the record books as the the team with the worst start in league history. But…BUT, all they have to do is look at our very own Orlando Magic and their recent history as a beacon of hope that things can get better. The Nets have a talented young nucleus in place with Devin Harris, Brook Lopez, Chris Douglas-Roberts, Yi Jianlian, and our former brother in arms, Courtney Lee. They also have the hope of another young, talented draftee in the upcoming draft and some cap space from the expiring contracts of Alston and Battie (the reason they were included in the trade for Carter).

The present may indeed be bleak, but I think the future is bright and if the young core can survive this destitude, they will be stronger for it!

As far as I know, he was traded for several factors (cap number, expiring contract, etc), none of which were because he was unhappy with how things shook out in the Finals.

I’m just wondering how close they are to setting any other losing streak records.

Because nobody wants to be the team that breaks the streak.

CLee is shooting a pretty bad % right now, and was injured for most of the season so far. I want to throw an idea out there and see what people think.
Brandon Bass for Courtney Lee. (Trade some of the TPE to NJ for free pretty much so they can get Bass’ 4mil-ish contract after we use it to acquire Lee; and that should make the 1 for 1 deal work) We have Barnes now, but I think Lee is better than him and JJ, and only MP at times has proven clear-cut better (past playoffs). We can expand it to include Rafer and JJ or picks or something of the such if we want. Bass would kill it in NJ. Their most deprived position is PF by far.

What about Terrence Williams for JJ or Bass? I like that kid’s potential. He can’t shoot is about it.

Was watching the game. I’ve been taking towards the Nets lately on LPBB because I like Lopez/Harris/Lee. Lee dropped 27 in the game. The sample size is 1 game, so you can’t take anything from it really. What I’ve been noticing tho is the quickness I see and that we saw last year. CLee can very quickly drive and get space for shots; even getting space while off the ball a lot. Sticky defense with some good gamble steals too. I still think he will turn into somewhere between a starter and all-star material, especially if he doesn’t relent in the D department and can develop a few go-to moves along with his 3. He ain’t a VC tho, not much offense happening yet where the good defender was in his face like VC can do with his eyes closed should quickness or picks fail.