How's Vince gonna play in NJ? I think Kidd will raise Vince's level of play, as will simply being out of Toronto. Injuries have taken a toll on his body; I don't expect him to play as well as he did earlier in his career. I'm expecting something like 20/5/4 with fairly good defense. I'm not worried about the Nets catching the Knicks, though, because the Knicks are so much better at PF/C than the Nets and already have a significant lead. But I think Vince has much more left than some people make it sound like.

I'm not too sure about this deal for either team. The Nets still don't have a deadly shooter and their front court is almost gone. I can't see them catching up to the Knicks unless the Knicks going on a long losing streak.

They will fight for an 8th seed (not saying they'll win it either). Nothing special in the East, but it will get them out of the league cellar.
When all is said and done, I think they get about 38 wins.

[Edited by - MaTT4281 on 12/18/2004 09:33:32]

Just like you booing the knicks when they are playing bad in games.

Get a grip partna

Vince Carter was, is, and always will be a heartless bum

VC will play well-if he has heart it will show. He now has something to prove. That having been said, a number of the isolations that Kidd ran for RJ will now have to go to VC and RJ will have to be more of a post up jumpshooter. VC has never been a great shooter but will get his mid range looks. Rebound and interior defense will be a problem. All in all, a great trio thyat will probably wind up a .500.

The Knx, on the other hand, are learning to play together, use the individual talents and should finish with between 45-50.

Who knows? Maybe they traded for Carter to make Kidd want to stay. If they trade Kidd they could get some good players in return and be in good shape with Carter and Jefferson.
If NJ wants ton win now they do have to make another move to improve their frontcourt...

Anyway, I'd still like to see how they play all three together...

Since this is a prediction thread:

I predict Vince will not be a good fit in NJ. Sure its nice to have new scenery but he has moved to the second class team of the metro NY area. The real team plays across the river - regardless of records, who has gone to the finals etc the Knicks will always be NY's team - even if the Nets move to Brooklyn they will always be the New Jersey Nets.

As many have said on this board already - VC is a heartless bum. You do not throw your talent in the garbage and leave your team with no support because you are unhappy. Sure you can demand a trade - but you still need to show up on the court when you play. I wouldnt want that type of player on my team. He has no heart, he has no character, and I have no idea why people still bother to make him an all star - what has he done for anyone lately?