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“Opinion” was a category on the old site; the links to it are still live, so its pieces are listed here.

72 pieces, filed between and

The address is a pointer rather than a piece of writing. Its job is to put the 72 pieces that carry the old category “Opinion” in one place and in one order, newest first, so that a reader who arrives from a search for the name is not left guessing what else is here.

All of it belongs to 2014, 2015 and 2016, which is worth saying plainly and near the top: this is an archive page, the pieces on it are old, and they are kept because people still link to them rather than because they are current.

The name survives from the old site; the desk that took its work over is Opinion, and the full map of desks with their counts is on the section index.

What this page does not do is rank, score or recommend. There is no order of merit on it, no rating attached to any of the pieces and no summary that claims to stand in for reading them. An index earns its keep by being complete and straight about its dates, not by editorialising over the top of them.

Opinion

Brooklyn Nets have changed for the better

One of the most surprising teams of this young season has been the Brooklyn Nets. Unfortunately for the Nets, their start to the season wasn’t exactly what they had in mind.

Column · 2015-16 season

Opinion

Brooklyn Nets: Why Playoff Hopes Are Still Alive

Amidst a season with low expectations, high hopes and unbridled determination, a Brooklyn Nets team that started their season with seven straight losses now sits at 6-15 through six weeks of the regular season.

Column · 2015-16 season

Opinion

Live by the Three, Die by the Three

We are now seven games into the season, but one thing seems abundantly clear: defense remains a major issue. It’s a rarity to see them string together consecutive defensive stops, but more alarming is the fact that they’re giving up a high percentage of the shot worth the most points: the three-pointer.

Column · 2015-16 season

Opinion

Grading the Brooklyn Nets Offseason | Page 12 of 12

With the season starting today for the new-look Nets, it should be interesting to see whether the changes they made this offseason will help the team in the long run. Overall, I think the Nets made some moves in the right direction that can hopefully help the Nets make the postseason for the fourth straight season.

Column · 2015-16 season

Opinion

Grading the Brooklyn Nets Offseason

The Brooklyn Nets have made the playoffs for three consecutive seasons, but ultimately they have nothing to show for it. The Nets have made a number of costly, short-term moves in recent years in an attempt to spark a deeper playoff run, but have ultimately failed.

Column · 2015-16 season

Opinion

The Buyout of Deron Williams: Addition By Subtraction

For a group that got considerably younger in comparison to last season, (nearly a 3-year drop in average age) one of the keys to success this year will be camaraderie. As a core of young players grabbing at the chance to prove that they belong in this league, the team will undoubtedly go through difficult stretches in the season. They lack experience, but they’ll aim to make up for it with heart and hustle.

Column · 2015-16 season

Opinion

A new brew in Brooklyn

It has been a Summer of readjustments and retooling for the Brooklyn Nets as they have transitioned from a team mired in the expectations of the past to a team hungry to prove the doubters wrong.

Column · 2015-16 season

Opinion

Predicting Brooklyn Nets' Starting Five

The Brooklyn Nets have made plenty of changes this offseason in an attempt to become younger and more athletic. However, with the acquisitions of young talent and new signings comes new competition for a starting positions for the Nets.

Column · 2015-16 season

Opinion

Can The Brooklyn Nets Contend for a Playoff Spot? | Page 5 of 5

The Nets have come a long way out of their financial purgatory, and have relieved themselves of the “old” tag that was associated with their brand. Based on where they started, they’ve made miles of progress, but based on the rate at which the East is improving, they’ve still got some work to do if they want to be considered a threat.

Column · 2015-16 season

Opinion

Why addition by subtraction helps the Nets

It’s been a productive and surprising off-season so far for General Manager Billy King and the Brooklyn Nets. With seemingly few assets and fewer avenues to navigate, King has managed to meet the major objectives presented to him this off-season.

Column · 2015-16 season

Opinion

The Deconstruction of the Nets

A number of exciting developments are underway near the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. While plans are moving forward for a new “green roof” atop the arena, Nets’ minority owner Bruce Ratner will breathe new life into the residential modular building on Dean Street and several other towers in the larger Pacific Park area.

Column · 2014-15 season

Opinion

Cleveland is a better matchup for the Nets

If the NBA playoffs started today, the Nets would face the Atlanta Hawks in the first round. The Hawks’ all-around talent and chemistry makes them a less-ideal match-up for Brooklyn. Personally, I think that the Nets have a better chance to win against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Column · 2014-15 season

Opinion

The Nets look like a playoffs team, finally

Spring has arrived late this year and the Winter thaw refuses to unclench its final grips on the city. However, much like previous seasons, the Nets appear to be warming up just in time to make a late season push to the playoffs.

Column · 2014-15 season

Opinion

Stability begins with Young

General Manager Billy King has made many roster moves over years that have not worked out on the basketball court and have hurt the future of the team. Despite all the bad moves that Billy King has made throughout his tenure as a General Manager of the Brooklyn Nets, there was one deal he made recently that will benefit the future of the team.

Column · 2014-15 season

Opinion

Home is where the heartbreak is

A season that started with much promise and hopeful expectations has quickly turned into a frustrating one for the Brooklyn Nets. Home stands and road trips have often started with a big run or a signature win, only to quickly fizzle out, creating one more setback, another missed chance.

Column · 2014-15 season

Opinion

Trading D-Will to the Kings doesn’t make sense

What are the Nets thinking as an organization? Nowadays, no one knows. Going into Brooklyn, the plan was to put together a team that could compete right off the bat and make the playoffs for the first time since 2006-07 season.

Column · 2014-15 season

Opinion

What is wrong with the Brooklyn Nets?

To be honest, a lot of things are wrong with the Brooklyn Nets right now. Since coming off back to back wins against the Knicks and Spurs on December 2nd and 3rd, the Nets have 3 of the last 4 games in embarrassing fashion.

Column · 2014-15 season

Opinion

Nets have options for short-term Lopez injury

When seeing that title, or any sentence with the words ‘Lopez’ and ‘injury’ in it for that matter, any Nets fan will instantly get worried and start to have visions of him missing the whole season.

Column · 2014-15 season

Opinion

Nets One Bright Spot: Bojan Bogdanovic

It has been yet another slow start to the season for the Nets in what seems to be a growing trend for the team since entering Brooklyn. In 2012 the Nets started 14-14. Last season they were 10-21.

Column · 2014-15 season

Opinion

Stop Sleeping on the Nets

Fans and sports analysts are sleeping on the Nets, predicting the team will barely make the playoffs. As a NBA fan, I do not understand why this is.

Column · 2014-15 season

Opinion

Can Brook Lopez Toughen Up?

There is no question about Brook Lopez’s offensive ability. He is perhaps the best offensive big man in the game and near unstoppable around the hoop. He has a great post up game with a variety of moves to put the ball in the basket.

Column · 2014-15 season

Opinion

Are the Nets Trying to Emulate the Spurs?

If one studies the greats, then eventually one will become great. The Brooklyn Nets have had a tumultuous start to their days after moving across the river to Brooklyn. They have an owner who will do what he must to build a championship team.

Column · 2014-15 season

Opinion

What Can Bojan Bogdanovic Bring to Brooklyn

The 25 year old, Croatian forward, Bojan Bogdanovic was drafted 31st overall in the 2011 draft by the Miami Heat. Eventually his rights made his way to the then New Jersey Nets. Three years later, the Nets organization brought the Croatian forward to Brooklyn.

Column · 2014-15 season

Opinion

What to expect from Mason Plumlee during the FIBA World Cup

After playing only one NBA season, Mason Plumlee will be representing the United States in the FIBA World Cup. After making the most of the opportunity when scrimmaging against the team, Plumlee was able to make it past the final cut and join Team USA in Spain. “Mason all of a sudden came to the forefront and made us say, Shouldn’t we look at this guy.” Coach K said.

Column · 2014-15 season

History

Top 10 Moments in Brooklyn Part 1

In what has been an eventful and exciting first two seasons in Brooklyn, the Nets have had many ups and downs. Although they have not been able to achieve the ultimate goal of a championship, the Nets have had a successful first couple of season after their move from New Jersey. This article is the first part of a two part series in which I will rank the top 10 moments in Brooklyn Nets’ history.

Column · 2014-15 season

Opinion

Analyzing and Grading Billy King’s Major Moves as Nets GM

Billy King was named as the Nets’ general manager on July 14, 2010, and oversees all aspects of the team’s basketball operations. How has Billy King done so far as a GM? Here are grades for every major move the Brooklyn Nets GM has made.

Column · 2014-15 season