Murphy Sees Nets In Playoffs, Understands Future Is Uncertain

[NJNJ]

Troy Murphy landed with the Nets last week as part of a four-team, five-player trade that involved the Pacers, Hornets and Rockets.

 

A native of New Jersey, Murphy doesn't understand why this offseason's top free agents didn't strongly consider signing with the Nets.

 

"It's not just because I'm from Jersey, but I couldn't understand when all these free agents were looking for places to go that so many of them overlooked the Nets," he said.

 

"Really, look at it ... objectively: Besides a great young center and an All-Star point guard, all the pieces are in place for this to be a very good team very quickly once we develop some chemistry. And by that I mean a playoff team."

 

Murphy, who was attractive to New Jersey in part because of his expiring contract, understands that his time with the Nets might be short -- especially with rookie power forward Derrick Favors waiting in the wings.

 

"It is what it is," Murphy said.

 

"Really, I'm happy to be in this position. If it's just for a year, I will do whatever I can do for them in whatever role they want to put me in. I'll do the best job I can. I'm really looking forward to working with (Favors), and I'm hearing nothing but good things — he can be a stud."

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[Klashnekoff]

I see Murphy taking on a mentor role this year but still beasting on the boards for us.

 

I am really looking for to watching this trio of big men; Lopez, Murphy and Favors. All play a completely different style.

[Teletopez]

So we got rid of CD-R, who clearly did not want to be here, for a second rounder, and Lee, who was depressed when he was traded here and "relieved" when he was traded away, for someone who does want to be here.

Edited August 21, 2010 by Waldo

[Real Deal]

So we got rid of CD-R, who clearly did not want to be here, for a second rounder, and Lee, who was depressed when he was traded here and "relieved" when he was traded away, for someone who does want to be here.

I think CDR would've been nice to keep if he actually wanted to play for the Nets...but Lee seemed to have hit a wall. Murphy will contribute, even in spurts, and he'll do so while having a positive attitude. You can't go wrong with that.