Nets Will Give Rookie Williams Long Look

KG-MVP21 · 10-06-2006, 09:21 AM

New York Daily News - Whether Marcus Williams sees playing time this season with the Nets is up to the UConn rookie, who is off to a decent start in training camp.

But it's also up to the coach. Will Lawrence Frank be willing to rely on a first-year point guard, or - as his reputation has been - would he be more comfortable with a veteran?

"I like guys who produce," Frank said yesterday after the Nets' third day of practice. "Every coach has a rap of, 'He doesn't want to play rookies.' You play the guys who are going to help you win. We're in the business of results.

"The bottom line is whoever is going to produce, plays. Dwyane Wade played as a rookie. LeBron (James) played as a rookie. Then there are rookies who didn't play. Richard (Jefferson) is a hell of a player, but he didn't start as a rookie. Everyone is different. The bottom line is the best guys play."

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Jay Williams Signs Deal With Nets	KG-MVP21	New Jersey Nets Forum Discussion	5	10-28-2007 11:13 AM
Nets Set To Add 7-2 Rookie	KG-MVP21	New Jersey Nets Forum Discussion	1	09-28-2006 06:01 PM
Jay Williams Expected To Receive Invite To Nets Camp	KG-MVP21	New Jersey Nets Forum Discussion	1	09-27-2006 11:33 PM
Jay Williams mulls Nets' training camp offer	KirkHinrich12	General Discussion	0	08-25-2006 05:17 PM
Long Arms Groom Nigeria?s Long Shot	KG-MVP21	Sports Talk	0	08-14-2006 08:45 AM

10-06-2006, 09:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
KG-MVP21 All Star Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Catalonia Posts: 2,503	New York Daily News - Whether Marcus Williams sees playing time this season with the Nets is up to the UConn rookie, who is off to a decent start in training camp. But it's also up to the coach. Will Lawrence Frank be willing to rely on a first-year point guard, or - as his reputation has been - would he be more comfortable with a veteran? "I like guys who produce," Frank said yesterday after the Nets' third day of practice. "Every coach has a rap of, 'He doesn't want to play rookies.' You play the guys who are going to help you win. We're in the business of results. "The bottom line is whoever is going to produce, plays. Dwyane Wade played as a rookie. LeBron (James) played as a rookie. Then there are rookies who didn't play. Richard (Jefferson) is a hell of a player, but he didn't start as a rookie. Everyone is different. The bottom line is the best guys play."