I actually feel kind of bad for the New Jersey Nets. They're now 0-13 after losing to New York at home. I repeat, the Nets lost to the Knicks ... at home.
The Knicks. At home.
Nothing says pathetic like that, folks.
But again, I feel for the Nets. Coach Lawrence Frank is one of the nicest, most regular guys in NBA history. He is a good coach, despite the futility around him. I am also a big fan of second-year swingman Chris Douglas-Roberts, second-year center Brook Lopez, and second-year guard Courtney Lee. And point guard Devin Harris may be the fastest man in the league.
So why all the losing? Well, you can start with youth. The Nets have an average age of 26.6. You can throw in the fact that you're probably not gonna get very far with Trenton Hassell and Josh Boone as your starting forwards. Those guys should be coming off the bench (or more accurately, warming it).
On top of that, the Nets have had plenty of injuries -- and chemistry issues because of it.
Now for a little good news: The Nets will likely have more than $24 million in available cap space this summer. (The question is, will anyone who can dribble and chew gum at the same time want to sign with a team that could set an NBA record for fewest wins?)
Hard to tell what will become of the Nets. For now, all we can do now is feel a little bit sorry for them. And how many times have we said that about the franchise that has been keeping us entertained for years by just being not too good.
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