Joe: “The General.” Smartest player on the court. Past his prime, but can still contribute solid minutes as Marbury’s backup or in tandem with Marbury. Slowing down, not a good sign on a Nets team that needs to improve its defense. Nothing more exciting than watching Douglas drive the lane and throw up the rainbow layup that almost always falls.
Champagne: I call that shot “The Teardrop Explodes.” After Marbury, Douglas may be my favorite Net. He may be small in stature, but he sure is big in all the important places...glad to see him back from that even lower ring of NBA Hell, the Clippers.
Jamie Feick – F/C
Joe: Classic overachiever. Fell into the doghouse last year when he pouted over not starting, but can’t deny his heart. Great rebounder, occasional scorer, needs significant work on his defense. Usually overmatched against bigger and stronger centers in the NBA. But once he returns from his injury (expected to be out two months), he’ll get a long look in the center rotation.
Champagne: I say, “pout away, Jamie.” I’m labor’s friend on this issue. Feick got his shot in the NBA when Jason Williams went down, and he did better than anybody could have expected. Now it’s time to make hay while the sun shines. With the curse on this team, he’s lucky his hips joints haven’t erupted.
Aaron Williams – F/C
Joe: I admit that I don’t know much about him. As one of the only new faces (excluding the draft picks), he’s made his rep on doing the little things. Works hard. Well traveled around the league, needs to step up his game now that the Nets have injury problems. Should be counted on for defense, rebounding and pick-setting.
Champagne: Guy calls himself “A-train.” Marbury wanted to call him "Beast" because of his massive physique...understandably, nobody was comfortable with that.
Soumaila Samake – C
Joe: Mostly arms and legs. Tall, athletic, and almost completely lacking in an offensive game. Good shot blocker. Would probably be stashed on injured reserve list on any other team but the injury-prone Nets. Haven’t seen him yet, can’t be any more painful than watching Georghe “Looks like Frankenstein” Muresan.
Champagne: Kind of looks like Manute Bol's dainty girlfriend.
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