Nets ink first two picks East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The New Jersey Nets signed
their first two picks of the 2008 NBA Draft on Wednesday, including their top
selection, Brook Lopez.
The Nets took the Stanford product with the 10th overall pick after Lopez
averaged 19.3 points and pulled down 8.2 rebounds last season. In only two
seasons at Stanford, Lopez also tallied 101 blocked shots. His twin brother
Robin was taken five picks later by the Suns.
Ryan Anderson, who was also a first-round pick with the 21st selection,
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Brook Lopez is learning that the NBA is a physical league, and he is adjusting to it, according to the New York Post. "Really, the speed of the game, the physicality. You've got to keep the ball up, finish strong," he said.
Our View:With DeSagana Diop now out of the mix, it's possible Lopez will see extended minutes immediately with the Nets. He could be an early surprise in fantasy basketball should he transition quickly.
The Nets have signed Brook Lopez, who the club selected with the 10th overall pick in the draft, according to the Miami Herald. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Our View:Lopez will provide the Nets with a physical post player, and he could make a solid impact right away as a rookie. Lopez averaged 19.3 points and 8.2 rebounds last season at Stanford.
Chris Douglas-Roberts is upset about lasting until pick 40 in the NBA draft, and he says he's motivated by that, according to the Detroit News. "Big. Big chip. Big. That's the biggest motivation I have. Getting picked 40, I'm gonna write a book," he said.
Our View:Not about Douglas-Roberts' literary aptitude, but he has a handle on that basketball thing. He should get a chance to grab some minutes in New Jersey, but until it's seen how he will be utilized, it's difficult to put a handle on what kind of fantasy impact he will make.
