"Nets" is short for "Hornets", yes? New Orleans? Oh, New JERSEY. Interesting.
What's up with the Nets?
Well, I couldn't get a response from the NetsDaily folks, but the Nets have been playing pretty well despite their injuries. They've won five of their last ten games, and that's with Brook Lopez, MarShon Brooks, and Mehmet Okur all missing a lot of time. They got an obscene three-point performance from Anthony Morrow (8-11!) last night, but lost to the Timberwolves at home. Oh, and both Shawne and Shelden Williams appear to be starting these days.
Meet the new Nets!
Keith Bogans- Keith spits in the Nets' communal Gatorade cooler not as a sinister prank, but because he thinks it makes the Gatorade taste better.
MarShon Brooks- The capital "S" in MarShon's name indicates that you're supposed to raise your eyebrows while pronouncing the consonant. If you don't do that, he won't respond.
Mehmet Okur- As part of their hazing, Mehmet has the Nets' rookies form an assembly line and stuff grapeleaves for him. He then eats his fill and forces the rookies to stuff the rest in their sneakers while they practice. Oh, and they have to wipe his face.
DeShawn Stevenson- If you look closely, DeShawn Stevenson's neck tattoo of Abraham Lincoln has its own neck tattoo of Calista Flockhart that it got while it was drunk.
Jordan Williams- Jordan celebrated his first NBA contract by opening up a Hammacher Schlemmer catalog, dialing the 800 number, and screaming "I WANT EVERYTHING. EVERYTHING!" into the phone. He now has some air purifiers he'd like to sell, if anybody's interested.
Shawne Williams- To pay homage to his storied one-year career with the team, the Knicks are considering retiring the letter "E".
Shelden Williams- Shelden's new home in Newark has an elaborate system of pulleys and conveyor belts that dress him and brush his teeth every morning.
Adventures in Impersonating Johan Petro on Omegle
You're now chatting with a random stranger. Say hi!
Stranger: hiyaa
You: hello
Stranger: do u like art?
You: i do!
Stranger: cooll
Stranger: wanna check out my art page :D
Stranger: [link to Facebook page]
Stranger: ive updated the shizzz
Stranger: haha
Stranger: where you at?
You: hold on im looking at your art page
Stranger: cool :)
You: looks pretty cool
You: i'm in new jersey
Stranger: nicee
Stranger: is that a warmer part of the usa
Stranger: ?
Stranger: here its frackng snow all over the place
You: not this time of the year
You: it's not snowy this year, but it's certainly not warm
Stranger: oo yeah its on the eastcoast
Stranger: close to virginia
You: yes
Stranger: my boyfriend is there at the moment :(
Stranger: for a few months
You: not very close to virginia, but close to like new york
You: oh? does he like basketball?
Stranger: he does!
You: he should come see some nets games
Stranger: he played it in holland
You: theres lots of seats
Stranger: haha invite him to a good match!
Stranger: i think hes more of a player than a watcher though :p
You: ah yes, so am i
You: he could probably play here if he wants
You: is his last name williams
You: how tall is he?
Stranger: his last name is [redacted] :p
Stranger: hes dutch
Stranger: he is pretty tall
Stranger: and pretty ;) haha
You: like 7 feet?
Stranger: 1,95 mtrs
Stranger: dont know it in inch
You: oh thats about 6'4" i think
You: too bad
You: we could use a 7-footer
You: i have to start sometimes
You: it's horrible
Stranger: hmm
Stranger: 2 meters = 78,7401575 inches
Stranger: but he is slighty under 2 meters
You: yeah he's pretty tall
You: we're pretty set in the backcourt, though
Stranger: but its in new jersey
Stranger: not really aroudn the corner :p
Stranger: he lives in waynesboro
Stranger: just a few more months
You: that's true
You: hasn't stopped other people
Stranger: but he would look great on the nets im sure ;)
You: keith bogans lives in a van in the woods and he still came to play
Stranger: hahah
Stranger: die hard
Stranger: well
Stranger: i could pass it on the him
You: thanks!
Stranger: if he like to come and hang out and play some ball sometime
You: yes or just come hang out and eat nutella or whatever
You: i could use some european friends
Stranger: hahah
Stranger: who should i say invited him :p
You: johan!
Stranger: thats a pretty dutch name you know
Stranger: haha
You: yes i suppose it is
Stranger: johan from new jersey
You: but i am french!
You: oh no i just live here
Stranger: there is a foto on my page from Daan
Stranger: aah oke
Stranger: i went to paris with him this summer!
You: i am from paris! it is lovely
Stranger: cool!
Stranger: whats ur age?
You: i'm 26
Stranger: cool
Stranger: and how did you end up in new jersey haha
Stranger: such a fine french man
You: i am here to play basketball!
Stranger: in jersey :p
Stranger: i just know jersey shore hahaha
You: ah yes
You: i do not really know jersey shore
Stranger: well i dont know how far waynesboro is
You: i met kim kardashian once through a friend though
Stranger: but im sure Daan would like to trow some hoops
You: excellent
Stranger: add the fb so we can keep in touch :D
You: ok i dont do facebook much but i'll give it a try
Stranger: haha its a good way to get in touch with people
Stranger: european :p
Stranger: s
You: yes, yes
Your conversational partner has disconnected.
Know Your Williamses!
The Nets have four players with the surname "Williams". Here's a handy guide to knowing who's who.
Deron is the best at basketball.
Shawne is the most adept at pooping in the corner.
Shelden is the oldest.
Jordan is the youngest.
Deron is most likely to be mistaken for a nightclub promoter.
Jordan is the second most likely to be mistaken for a nightlcub promoter.
Shawne has the largest collection of porcelain duck figurines.
Shelden is the fondest of figs.
Shawne is the tallest.
Jordan likes his iced tea the sweetest.
Shelden sleeps the most soundly.
Deron can hold his breath the longest.Deron can throw a Vortex the farthest.
Shawne cherishes the laughter of others the most.
Jordan has the best balance.
Shelden has the most eerily melodious farts.
Jared Jeffries's Joke Junction!
Q: What do you get when Jordan and Sundiata plant crops?
A: Farmar Gaines!
You know?
Like...farmer gains. Like their crops grow and, as farmers, they've gained something. Oh, come on. Cut me a break. I know that's not how their names are spelled and I know that neither of them is in the agriculture field but-- Hey! Agriculture field! Ha! I'm gonna write that one down. Superb. What were we talking about?
And now you're ready for Knicks-Nets!