NETS' VETS SEEK ADVICE FROM ROOK

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The story is well known by now. The Nets never thought Chris Douglas-Roberts would be available to them at the 40th spot in the NBA draft. Chris Douglas-Roberts never thought he would be available to anyone at 40. The Nets were ecstatic that he... (link)

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Published 10/3/2008 by Brandon Hoffman at BallerBlogger.com
... Fred Kerber of The New York Post:  “The Nets thrilled to have a guy they didn’t think would last to them, Douglas-Roberts more than a half-million dollars (at least) poorer because he did. The 6-foot-7 wing still is ticked by the snub, still has a chip on his shoulder. “I feel like I have to keep a chip just to stay motivated,” said Douglas-Roberts. “That’s an extra boost for me. I come into the gym with that on my mind every day. As crazy as it seems, that’s still on my mind. But it helps me.” Not nearly as much as he is helping ...

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