New Jersey Nets 07-08 | 42-11 | Pre All-Star Weekend Up!

"Hello? You wanted to see me coach?" says Vince Carter, opening the door to the coaches office

Inside, Vince finds himself in front of not only coach Lawrence Frank, but also point guard Jason Kidd and small forward Richard Jefferson.

"Vince, it's time to talk about the season. Last season we, we ended fairly well considering the amount of injuries plaguing the team.. and I want to let you boys know first that we are going to do much better this season, do you hear me boys? This season, the 2007-2008 will be, and I repeat will be, much better." says Coach Frank in a serious tone.

Vince, Kidd and Jefferson look at one another until Jefferson utters a few words.

"How we gon' do that coach?"

Coach Frank smiles and once again begins his passionate speech.

"We're going to work hard boys. We're going to do everything we can. We're going to trade players, we're going to change staff, we're going to leave it all on the court. Vince, Jason, Richard.. I'm relying on you boys to do this for us. I want you guys to put up numbers and I mean numbers! We're going to dominate the Atlantic boys. See, Philly has Iguodala and Miller and hardly anything else, the Raptors well they have Bosh and Ford, Calderon to an extent.. New York, well we all know the story there.. but it's Boston. KG, Ray Allen.. Paul Pierce, we have to beat them. That's the goal boys, we're taking the Atlantic by storm, taking the NBA by storm. We're taking the Nets to a championship"

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ROSTER

Starters
Dwight Howard | Rasheed Wallace | Richard Jefferson | Vince Carter | Jason Kidd

Bench
Marcus Williams | Nenad Krstic | Trevor Ariza | Will Blalock | Mickael Pietrus

Injury Reserve
N/A



TRANSACTIONS

TRADES
(New Jersey Nets) Jamaal Magloire | Jason Collins | Bernard Robinson for Rasheed Wallace | Will Blalock (Detroit Pistons)
(New Jersey Nets) Antoine Wright | Mile Ilic for Trevor Ariza (Orlando Magic)
(New Jersey Nets) Sean Williams | Bostjan Nachbar | Josh Boone for Dwight Howard (Orlando Magic)

SIGNINGS
Mickael Pietrus - 1 Year/Mid-Level Exception

SETTINGS
NBA LIVE 08 | 12 Min Sim Quarters | 6 Min In Game Quarters | Will be playing 4th quarter of each game

ARCHIVE
The Digital Journal of Coach Lawrence Frank #1
The Digital Journal of Coach Lawrence Frank #2
The Digital Journal of Coach Lawrence Frank #3
The Digital Journal of Coach Lawrence Frank #4
The Digital Journal of Coach Lawrence Frank #5
The Digital Journal of Coach Lawrence Frank #6
The Digital Journal of Coach Lawrence Frank #7

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Which game you are playing? Any information about level, superstar, game, sim quarters?

The Digital Journal of Coach Lawrence Frank
Entry #1: October 2007

The first win of the season came this month, we only had one game but god it was a good one. I told the boys to leave it on the floor and they did.. I mean, 127 to 82? Amazing. All three of my stars performed, each scored above 20, I mean if this season is going to rest of anyones shoulders it's these 3 all-stars. Yeah I said it, Richard might be an all-star this year, he has the potential he truly does.

Sean had a great NBA debut, amazing to say the least. 6 Rebounds, 7 Assists, 4 Steals, 2 Blocks and 9 Points. Those numbers tell you that he is not just doing one thing, he's doing everything a coach could ever ask for. Let's hope he keeps it up.

I've been consulting the head office about a trade for someone big up front, Jamaal and Sean do a good job but I think we can do better than Jamaal and I mean, Sean is great and all but he's young, he's a rookie, we don't want to push him into the limelight fast, we want him to mature slowly. The office has been telling me they've been pushing offers for people like Emeka Okafor, Dwight Howard, Kenyon Martin, Pau Gasol, Ben Wallace and Shawn Marion to name a few. We have a fair few trade chips as well, especially our own personal block-machine they call Sean Williams.

Until next time.

New Jersey Nets Coach, Lawrence Frank

The Digital Journal of Coach Lawrence Frank
Entry #2: Early November 2007



This is fantastic news! I just got word from the head office that we have managed to secure ourselves.. Rasheed Wallace.

Management told me that they traded off Jamaal Magloire, Jason Collins and Bernard Robinson to Detroit for Rasheed Wallace and Will Blalock! Rasheed supposedly was having problems with the Pistons and with Flip Saunders. Flip supposedly got into a slight argument with Rasheed and after that, they put him on the trading block. This is great, we can play Rasheed at center, keep Williams at forward.. I think our big 3 just became a Fantastic Four.. this is great. I don't think I've ever coached such a talented core of players at the starting five.

Until next time.

New Jersey Nets Coach, Lawrence Frank

You Used Default Rosters Of Live 08??

Yep, I got sort of bored after playing NBA Live 10 and 2K10 with the new rosters, and even got bored from playing 2K9 with those rosters. Hadn't played Live 08 in a bit so I decided to play with the default rosters. I edited the overly boosted stats of some of the rookies though (i.e. No way Josh McRoberts averages 29 PPG ) so I did a few sim through seasons to make sure the rookies were averaging realistic numbers, then went from there.

So yeah, default rosters with minor stat tweaks for rookies

The Digital Journal of Coach Lawrence Frank
Entry #3: November 2007

Could this season possibly get any better? I mean, this is such an amazing feat that we have accomplished. 14 and 2.. that's phenomenal. So far, we haven't lost to a team from the Atlantic, or a team from the East as a matter a fact. We've played well and I have to say a lot of the credit has to go to Rasheed who has been carrying the team at center. He's averaged 19.6 points to go with 8.8 rebounds. Good first month for 'Sheed.

Sean Williams stepped out of his shell and dropped some good numbers this month considering he is the fifth option on offense, 7.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists 1.5 steals and 1.75 blocks. A great showing by the boy. Jason Kidd and Vince Carter are doing exactly what I told them to do and carrying this team on offense. 22.6 and 21.9 PPG respectively. Not to mention both are averaging about 2 steals a game and Kidd is averaging just under 10 assists a game.

Ah, the Miami Heat. Where to begin, Wade was locking down Vince on defense, dropping 34 on us and keeping Vince at 13, and Shaq was demolishing Rasheed that game, Rasheed actually ended up with 5 rebounds compared to Shaq's 18. Shaq was pulling everything away from Sheed, both on offense and on defense. We struggled against Los Angeles. After being up by 10 in the fourth Kobe began his usual demolition work, scoring 23 in the fourth quarter to defeat us by 4.

Further more, we've just acquired two new faces to add to the soon to be dynasty of the New Jersey Nets. Mickael Pietrus was signed to a one year, Mid-Level Exception deal and small forward Trevor Ariza was acquired from the Magic in a deal which sent Ariza to the Nets in return for Antoine Wright and Injury-Reserve center Mile Ilic.

Until next time.

New Jersey Nets Coach, Lawrence Frank

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Sean Williams dunking over one of his idols | Vince Carter with a vicious dunk over the Sonics

Monthly Leaders (New Jersey)

PPG: Vince Carter - 22.6
RPG: Rasheed Wallace - 8.8
APG: Jason Kidd - 9.2
SPG: Jason Kidd - 1.88
BPG: Sean Williams - 1.75

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Monthly Leaders (Around The League)

PPG: Chris Bosh - 32.5
RPG: Yao Ming - 13.3
APG: Jamal Tinsley 12.2
SPG: Jason Terry - 2.61
BPG: James Singleton - 2.92

Race To The MVP



Players Of The Month

East: Chris Bosh
West: Tim Duncan

Rookies Of The Month

East: Sean Williams
West: Kevin Durant

Does Bosh still shoot like 10 threes a game in this? I remember that was a huge problem with a fresh copy of '08.

Anyway, this looks very simple, clean and well put together. I like your deals so far too, especially Pietrus. You're off to a blazing start too.

Yep, Bosh is on fire. Loving your starting 5 and the Ariza deal Keep it up!

Nice trades. Bosh with 6.2 apg You need a better PF.

Yeah I do, I've been looking for one but none have really stuck out to me. Plus, I'm using up most of my cap on Sheed, Kidd, VC and Rich. Each of them are easily over 10 mil in salary, with Kidd at 19 mil.. so my bench is consisted of cheap vets and young players.

Ok guys, looking for a power forward now, what do you think is better?

Danny Granger (Who's a PF in the game)
Charlie Villanueva
Al Horford
Dwight Howard

I could look at all of them cause' they can actually comply with what I have left in non-big 4 salary cap players. So please, help me by choosing which one you think is better

Howard.

1. Howard
2. Horford
3. Granger
100. Villanueva

If you want to be a fast...run-n-gun team like the old Suns...go with Granger

but who are u going to give up for either of those players?

I practiced a trade and it worked, I personally think it's a steal.

Sean Williams, Bostjan Nachbar and Josh Boone for Howard.

Works with the cap, and would be a sweet deal. I could sign up one of two vets on minimums to fill up my bench.

I don't really need Nachbar as I have Ariza now, Howard will obviously be an upgrade over Williams and Josh Boone is hardly getting any minutes. I can sign Marc Jackson though, who is rated better and Howard can take turns at playing C as well.

Sound good guys?

Sheed to PF and Howard to C

A steal? More of a rip-off.

Ok guys, looking for a power forward now, what do you think is better?

Danny Granger (Who's a PF in the game)
Charlie Villanueva
Al Horford
Dwight Howard

I could look at all of them cause' they can actually comply with what I have left in non-big 4 salary cap players. So please, help me by choosing which one you think is better

This list has three centers and a SF.
PFs: Amare Stoudamire, Josh Smith, Lamar Odom

Martti., you are also right. Sheed is a good PF. You could try bringing in Dwight.

Ok guys, looking for a power forward now, what do you think is better?

Danny Granger (Who's a PF in the game)
Charlie Villanueva
Al Horford
Dwight Howard

I could look at all of them cause' they can actually comply with what I have left in non-big 4 salary cap players. So please, help me by choosing which one you think is better

This list has three centers and a SF.
PFs: Amare Stoudamire, Josh Smith, Lamar Odom

Martti., you are also right. Sheed is a good PF. You could try bringing in Dwight.

They may be centers currently, but in my game and current rosters, they are listed as power forwards.

I think that if I gain Dwight Howard, I'll move Sheed to PF which is his true position and have Howard play C.

The Digital Journal of Coach Lawrence Frank
Entry #4: Mid-December 2007



This season is not only off to a great start, but management has been pulling strings left, right and definately "Center". Today I'm proud to announce the newest addition to the Nets roster, the 1st pick in the 2004 NBA draft, our new starting center, Dwight Howard.

Dwight was acquired for our up and coming Power Forward Sean Williams along with Bostjan Nachbar and Josh Boone.

Until next time.

New Jersey Nets Coach, Lawrence Frank

December 15, 2007 - Today the new powerhouse New Jersey Nets have added yet another player to their core of talent. Dwight Howard was acquired by the New Jersey Nets in return for rookie sensation, Sean Williams, back-up small forward, Bostjan Nachbar and 2007 Draftee, Josh Boone. Many believe the lop-sided trade has not only lost the Magic one of the best players to ever grace their team but also destroyed the chemistry of the Magic squad. The New Jersey Nets on the other hand have been ecstatic with the acquisition of Howard.

"Dwight Howard. Nuff' Said" says current Center, Rasheed Wallace whom is expected to be shifted to his natural position of Power Forward in order to accommodate for their new acquisition. "This boy is going to be a monster in a few years, he's a monster right now.. but in a few years he'll be in a category of his own" said Jason Kidd. "Dwight Howard? He can flat out play" said Vince Carter whom was seen in a dunk-off with the new Nets center at training.

We here at REALGM.com have the first picture of Dwight Howard in a New Jersey Nets uniform, donning his trademark #12.

Great trade for you man

Looks strange without his trademark sleeve.

The Digital Journal of Coach Lawrence Frank
Entry #5: December 2007

What a lovely season this has been so far. Currently we are at the top of the East, a few games in front of LeBron James' Cavaliers whom have been giving us trouble all season. The #1 Team in the West and the NBA is the Dallas Mavericks at 26-6.. we are going to beat them, we will, I guarantee it.

There was a tough break for us during that 3 game losing streak this season, Jason Kidd and Vince Carter we're both out injured and thus we had Marcus Williams and Mickael Pietrus starting for that stretch. Dwight Howard has certainly become a great pickup for us, leading the team in rebounds, steals and blocked shots, not to mention being in the top 5 in the league for rebounds, he's going to be something special.

Jason Kidd's been putting up some great numbers, but to be honest the real highlight of this month has been Rasheed Wallace. He's second in the team in points, rebounds, blocks. He's a great overall player, and he's really toned down those anger issues. Ariza has been performing well off the bench, averaging just under 2 steals a game, that's great news. I can see him breaking in to the starting line up in the future.

The best game in my opinion has to be the game against Golden State, in New Jersey where Vince Carter with time running out hit a mid-range jumper to win the game, the crowd went off and to be honest, I jumped out of my seat as well.

Until next time.

New Jersey Nets Coach, Lawrence Frank

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Dwight Howard off the alley-oop to Jason Kidd | Vince Carter with the game winner 84-82

Monthly Leaders (New Jersey)

PPG: Vince Carter - 20.9
RPG: Dwight Howard - 11.8
APG: Jason Kidd - 8.7
SPG: Dwight Howard - 1.85
BPG: Dwight Howard - 1.70

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Monthly Leaders (Around The League)

PPG: Dirk Nowitzki - 31.2
RPG: Shaquille O'Neal/Yao Ming - 12.6
APG: Jamal Tinsley 12.5
SPG: Jason Terry - 2.35
BPG: James Singleton - 2.60

Race To The MVP



Players Of The Month

East: Chris Bosh
West: Kobe Bryant

Rookies Of The Month

East: Sean Williams
West: Greg Oden

Current Playoff Standings

Jermaine 8 assists per game? The new starting 5 kicks all kinds of asses.

Jermaine 8 assists per game? The new starting 5 kicks all kinds of asses.

Yeah I'm pretty shocked at that too, I was contemplating a trade for him at the start of the season

Yeah I love the lineup, youth with Dwight for the future. Not to mention that he's kicking ass at the moment. Also good that I have Marcus Williams for when Kidd retires or ceases to play at a high level, Ariza as well for my forward/guard.