Here is a list of the sidekicks the Philadelphia 76ers employed next to superstar Allen Iverson during his era.
When one remembers Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson, one will remember two things: his elite scoring ability and his willingness to put his body on the line every night and play through injury in order to help his team win.
Iverson averaged 27.6 points and 6.1 assists in his career for Philadelphia and he ended up winning four scoring titles. He won an MVP award in 2001 and he led the team to the NBA Finals in 2001.
What was even more impressive about Iverson’s run in 2001 was that he did so without a bonafide sidekick next to him. Philadelphia struggled to find the right Robin to Iverson’s Batman all throughout his career as they made moves that were expected to help The Answer get the Sixers to the top and Sixers Wire is going to list the sidekicks Iverson had in Philadelphia.
The New Jersey Nets won the NBA Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history on May 31, 2002.
With the NBA on hiatus and New York continuing its battle against the novel coronavirus outbreak, Brooklyn Nets games will not be played for the foreseeable future.
For the Nets, as much as any team, this comes at an odd time — Brooklyn was battling the Orlando Magic for the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference standings. At the stoppage of play, the Nets had a half-game advantage over the Magic.
Since there aren’t any games, each day Nets Wire will highlight impressive individual performances and major moments throughout Nets history:
May 31, 2002 was a big day for the Nets franchise. It was the first time the organization had the chance to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals since joining the league.
The Celtics had other plans though. Boston took a seven-point lead in the first quarter at home and expanded their lead to 10 by halftime. Then New Jersey responded.
The Nets clamped down on defense in the third quarter, holding Boston to 15 points, erasing their lead to gain a one-point advantage. New Jersey closed the door in the fourth, outscoring the Celtics 26-19 to win the game 96-88 and the 2002 Eastern Conference Finals with it (full box score).
“If you believe in yourself and your teammates, good things will happen,” Jason Kidd said after the win. ‘The Nets will be a blueprint for any team out there that has a good group of guys who believe in one another and want everybody to succeed and not be selfish.”
Kidd finished with 15 points, 13 rebounds, 13 assists, one steal and one blocked shot. Kenyon Martin led the Nets in scoring with 16 points, and Richard Jefferson (15 points), Lucious Harris (12), Keith Van Horn (11) and Todd MacCullough (11) each finished in double-figures.
The Celtics mounted another late comeback against the Nets in Game 5 of the 2002 East Finals, but New Jersey found a way to survive.
With the NBA on hiatus and New York continuing its battle against the novel coronavirus outbreak, Brooklyn Nets games will not be played for the foreseeable future.
For the Nets, as much as any team, this comes at an odd time — Brooklyn was battling the Orlando Magic for the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference standings. At the stoppage of play, the Nets had a half-game advantage over the Magic.
Since there aren’t any games, each day Nets Wire will highlight impressive individual performances and major moments throughout Nets history:
Both Game 3 and 4 of the 2002 Eastern Conference Finals were tight contests. After New Jersey evened up the series 2-2 with a win in Boston, the Nets managed to maintain the momentum heading into May 29‘s Game 5, which was back at Continental Airlines Arena.
The Nets jumped out to a 15-point lead in front of their home crowd, but things got close again after the Celtics outscored New Jersey by 14 in the third.
This time, the Celtics’ comeback wasn’t enough. The Nets took Game 5 103-92 and with it, the 3-2 advantage in the series (full box score).
Kerry Kittles led with 21 points. Both Kenyon Martin and Keith Van Horn scored 19, with the latter scoring 11 of his points in the fourth quarter.
Jason Kidd had a double-double (18 points and 12 assists), as well as seven steals.
The Nets needed one on the road in the East Finals. Kerry Kittles and Keith Van Horn made sure to show up, in addition to Jason Kidd.
With the NBA on hiatus and New York continuing its battle against the novel coronavirus outbreak, Brooklyn Nets games will not be played for the foreseeable future.
For the Nets, as much as any team, this comes at an odd time — Brooklyn was battling the Orlando Magic for the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference standings. At the stoppage of play, the Nets had a half-game advantage over the Magic.
Since there aren’t any games, each day Nets Wire will highlight impressive individual performances and major moments throughout Nets history:
After losing Game 2 and 3, the New Jersey Nets had to steal a game in Boston to avoid going down 3-1 in the 2002 Eastern Conference Finals. The Nets jumped out to a 12-point lead after one quarter, but the May 27 matchup was a battle to the end.
Keith Van Horn had himself a double-double (21 points and 10 rebounds) and finished second in scoring to only Kerry Kittles (22).
Jason Kidd did what he does, finishing with 19 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and a steal.
But none of those three were the ones who hit the final free throws to secure the 94-92 win (full box score). Lucious Harris (12 points) went to the line with 6.6 seconds left in the game and gave the Nets the lead that would hold through the final buzzer.
Both times the Nets had the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, the team has taken a power forward. Was either the best in Nets history?
The Nets have had the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft twice since the franchise first took part in the event in 1977 after joining the league in 1976. In both cases, the Nets took power forwards, selecting Derrick Coleman in 1990 and Kenyon Martin in 2000.
Coleman spent five years in a Nets uniform, Martin logged four. Both helped New Jersey make the postseason multiple times, as well.
But which ranks higher on the list of the Nets’ best power forward of all-time? Does either get top billing?
Nets Wire examined the list of power forwards who’ve worn a Nets uniform over the years — having already gone through the Nets’ point guards, shooting guards and small forwards — and determined the best five in franchise history.
5. Larry Kenon
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Nets Stats: 17.3 PPG | 11.1 RPG | 1.1 SPG
There are quite a few power forwards who had an abbreviated, impactful run with the Nets before quickly leaving town. Kenon, who changed his first name to Muhsin after his playing days, was the best of this batch.
He made the 1974 ABA All-Star Game as a rookie and helped the Nets win the it’s first of two ABA championships. Kenon wasn’t part of New Jersey’s second title run in 1975-76, but he was named an All-Star in his final run with the Nets in 1974-75.
The New Jersey Nets didn’t have an easy first-round matchup when they faced the Indiana Pacers back in the 2002 NBA Playoffs.
With the NBA on hiatus and New York continuing its battle against the novel coronavirus outbreak, Brooklyn Nets games will not be played for the foreseeable future.
For the Nets, as much as any team, this comes at an odd time — Brooklyn was battling the Orlando Magic for the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference standings. At the stoppage of play, the Nets had a half-game advantage over the Magic.
Since there aren’t any games, each day Nets Wire will highlight impressive individual performances and major moments throughout Nets history:
Even though the New Jersey Nets were the top-ranked team in the Eastern Conference in the 2002 NBA Playoffs, Jason Kidd and company did not get an easy draw in the Indiana Pacers.
Jermaine O’Neal scored 30 points in the first game of the series to jump out to a 1-0 lead. Brad Miller scored 18 points, Reggie Miller had 17 and Ron Artest finished with 12 in Indy’s 89-83 series-opening win (full box score).
But the Nets weren’t about to let things get away from them in Game 2 on April 22, 2002. Jason Kidd (20 points), Kenyon Martin (19), Keith Van Horn (17) and Aaron Williams (15) each finished in double-figures in New Jersey’s 95-79 win (full box score).
Kidd was one assist shy of a triple-double, grabbing 10 boards. Van Horn and Kerry Kittles each had three steals apiece. Martin and Todd MacCulloch both blocked a pair of shots.
Only two Nets players have ever logged double-digit steals in one game. Kendall Gill became the second to do so on April 3, 1999.
With the NBA on hiatus — which NBA commissioner Adam Silver set at 30 days — and New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, placing a ban on gatherings of more than 500 people for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, no Brooklyn Nets games will be played for the time being.
For the Nets, as much as any team, this comes at an odd time — Brooklyn was battling the Orlando Magic for the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference standings. At the stoppage of play, the Nets had a half-game advantage over the Magic.
Since there aren’t any games, each day Nets Wire will highlight major individual performances and key developments throughout Nets history:
Entering the New Jersey Nets’ game against the Miami Heat on April 3, 1999, only one player in Nets franchise history had logged 10 steals in a game. Eddie Jordan (10) did so in 1979.
But by the end of New Jersey’s 88-77 win (full box score), Jordan wasn’t alone in this exclusive club. In fact, a new franchise record had been set.
But Kendall Gill’s 11 steals didn’t only set a Nets record. He also tied the NBA record for steals in a game. The record had been set by Larry Kenon in the San Antonio Spurs’ first NBA season (1976-1977).
There has yet to be a third player in the history in the NBA to reach Kenon and Gill’s mark.
Gill also scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
Keith Van Horn led the Nets with 27 points, and Stephon Marbury scored 21.
Keith Van Horn was more known for his offensive abilities, but one night he stood out for the New Jersey Nets on the defensive end.
With the NBA on hiatus — which NBA commissioner Adam Silver set at 30 days — and New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, placing a ban on gatherings of more than 500 people for the foreseeable future due to the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, no Brooklyn Nets games will be played for the time being.
For the Nets, as much as any team, this comes at an odd time — Brooklyn was battling the Orlando Magic for the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference standings. At the stoppage of play, the Nets had a half-game advantage over the Magic.
Since there aren’t any games, each day Nets Wire will highlight major individual performances and key developments throughout Nets history:
When you think of former New Jersey Nets forward Keith Van Horn, his defensive play isn’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind.
But for one night while still wearing a New Jersey Nets uniform, Van Horn made his presence felt on the defensive end.
On March 26, 1999, Van Horn blocked six shots in the Nets’ 100-91 loss to the Indiana Pacers (full box score). He would never block more than four shots in a game for the remainder of his career.
Van Horn finished second on the team in scoring with 22 points. He also had five rebounds.
Stephon Marbury led the Nets with 24 points. Kerry Kittle pitched in 15.
For Indy, Rik Smits (20) Reggie Miller (15), Antonio Davis (13), Mark Jackson (11), Travis Best (10) and Jalen Rose (10) each finished in double figures.
The 1997 draft had an all-time great in Tim Duncan, a Hall of Fame swingman in Tracy McGrady and a Finals MVP in Chauncey Billups, but there was not an awful lot after that.
The 1997 draft had an all-time great in Tim Duncan, a Hall of Fame swingman in Tracy McGrady and a Finals MVP in Chauncey Billups, but there was not an awful lot after that.
Spencer Dinwiddie made a few threes in the first half of Friday’s game against Boston and moved up an all-time Nets’ list as a result.
Spencer Dinwiddie has been dominant for the Brooklyn Nets while Kyrie Irving has been sidelined due to a right shoulder impingement. But the point guard was playing a big role for the Nets well before this recent stretch of games.
With Dinwiddie being as valuable to Brooklyn’s offense as he’s been, he’s likely to climb up a few of the franchise’s all-time charts. He did just that when he knocked down his third 3-pointer against the Boston Celtics on Friday at Barclays Center.
The three was No. 336 for Dinwiddie as a member of the Nets, which moved him past Keith Van Horn on the franchise’s career 3-pointers made list. Dinwiddie is now eighth.
Van Horn spent the first five years of his NBA career with the New Jersey Nets. He shot 36% from three during the span while attempting 3.1 threes per game.
