With March Madness upon us, Rod Thorn is scouting prospects and remembering his draft mantra: So Thorn saw a principle he has adopted throughout his career as an NBA exec. Talent trumps need. Always take the best player available. Thorn had another reason to remember that draft. The No. 2 pick was from West Virginia, Rod Thorn.
Ken Berger at CBS Sports speculates if former YES color man and NBA point guard Mark Jackson is an option for the Nets at head coach next season.
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has a profile on broadcaster Jim Sparnarkel. No word yet on whether NAS’ own “Sparklespice” was asked to comment.
The Philly sportswriters continue to the pile-on as the Nets approach the 72-73 record as worst of all time.
Brook Lopez is appearing at a Pathmark in Old Bridge. It’s come to this, hasn’t it?