nbadraft.net I also like what the New Jersey Nets accomplished. Pick No. 22 was used to select Marcus Williams, the draft's best passer and the unfortunate winner of the annual Last Man in the Green Room certificate. Apparently, Steve Nash (inexplicably) winning back-to-back MVPs wasn't enough to convince the other GM's that the point guard position actually matters. Whatever. Williams will get to learn the nuances of the position from one of the game's 10 best point guards of all time in Jason Kidd and provide steady back-up service early in his career. The Nets also snagged Josh Boone, a player whose stock slid considerably with his sub-par 2005-06 season. New Jersey won't need him to score, which is a plus because Boone has no real post-up moves. They will simply look to him to defend, rebound and hustle - three things the Nets were desperately missing from their front-court this past season. See? It's not too hard to take an honest look at your roster and fill holes via the draft. ============================================================================== yahoo sport WINNER: New Jersey Nets Marcus Williams may have stolen some laptops and showed up at some workouts a bit heavy, but the guy can really play the point. He was an assassin in so many games as the one Husky with true heart in crunch time. Everyone had him as the No. 1 point guard on the board and here he falls to the Nets, with an aging Jason Kidd. Whereas Rod Thorn is not Isiah Thomas, New Jersey jumped at the gift. It says here Williams is going to be a very good player for a very long time. SteveKerr New Jersey Nets: B+ With two late first-round picks, the Nets were thrilled when Marcus Williams fell into their laps. He should provide the backup to Jason Kidd that New Jersey needs. Josh Boone is an enigma, but he has length and athleticism. Also, Hassan Adams was a good second-round choice – a high-flying athlete who can really get out and run. ============================================================================= msn foxsport 22. NEW JERSEY NETS G MARCUS WILLIAMS, CONNECTICUT#151; Profile | Highlights DIME'S TAKE: STEAL. We can't stress enough what a great pick this is for New Jersey. Whoever they were planning on taking at No. 22 just got bounced by Williams' availability. Marcus is the best point guard in the draft and his mere presence adds three years to Jason Kidd's career. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: The Nets make possibly the best pick of the night, snagging Marcus Williams out of UConn at 23. This selection will haunt Knick fans for..eh贰bout a decade or two. As Jason Kidd mentors and guides Williams, he'll mature and develop into a phenomenal pro. Meanwhile, across the Hudson, Knicks fans will be enjoying the fantastic "intangibles" of the great Renaldo Balkman. Williams will be playing with a chip on his shoulder, and will make an immediate impact on the Nets. Balkman? Well, I'm still convinced Isiah thinks he just got a 52-year-old shooting guard who used to play for the Mavs. 23. NEW JERSEY NETS F JOSH BOONE, CONNECTICUT— Profile | Highlights DIME'S TAKE: This is also a good pick for the Nets. They need depth badly in the front court and Boone is probably the best big man left. There are lots of questions with him though. He disappears for long stretches, at times comes across as soft and his workouts were terrible. SCHRAGER ON THE SCENE: The Nets follow the Williams pick with his UConn teammate, Josh Boone. Boone's a nice shot blocker, but an absolute disaster on offense. With Clifford Robinson, Boone, and Williams, the Nets instantly become UConn South. Let's just hope Cliffy is still around. That whole 40-year-old-guy-allegedly-caught-smoking-weed- during-the-playoffs thing might not help his cause. http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/story/5740568 New Jersey Nets First round (22): Marcus Williams, PG, 6-3, 205, Connecticut First round (23): Josh Boone, F, 6-11, 240, Connecticut Second round (54): Hassan Adams, G, 6-4, 220, Arizona The skinny: Somehow, some way, Nets president Rod Thorn was able to pull this off. Despite picking where they did, they got a lottery talent in Williams to develop behind Jason Kidd and spell him for increasing minutes. Josh Boone is a terrific shot-blocker and will rebound — and Hassan Adams gives them defense and savvy off the bench. They needed depth and surprisingly got it in the draft. They'll probably add one more piece in free agency. Grade: A. http://msn.foxsports.com/fantasy/story/5740232 New Jersey Nets The Nets made two pretty solid picks with the 22nd and 23rd picks, acquiring point guard Marcus Williams and backing him up with center Josh Boone. Both players will see minutes with the Nets next season, but won't have fantasy value. When comparing the Nets draft to that of the Knicks, the Nets win in a landslide. Marcus could end up being the steal of this draft, as many experts had him going as early as seventh overall. ============================================================================= msnbc.msn.com A- New Jersey Marcus Williams slipped right to the surprised Nets to give them a top-shelf backup to Jason Kidd. Josh Boone rebounds and defends and that is fine for a team with Kidd, Carter, and Jefferson. New Jersey absolutely needed a big man and they got one in Boone. ============================================================================= realgm.com Grade: B New Jersey Nets Marcus Williams (#22) Josh Boone (#23) Hassan Adams (#54) Back-to-back Huskies picks who will really fit the Nets team and provide them with sorely needed depth. Boone and Williams will immediately enter the team’ s rotation and plug needed holes. The Nets needed a good backup for Kidd and now that he is getting up there in age, Williams can be their point guard of the future if he’s as good as many thought he was supposed to be before free-falling in the draft. Boone can provide good length, shot blocking and rebounding as a backup to both Nenad Krstic and Jason Collins. Hassan Adams is a player who will be able to catch passes, grab boards and add some additional excitement to an already exciting team. ============================================================================== HoopsHype.com Marcus Williams Surprisingly slipped all the way to No.22. It may have a lot to do with character issues. It sure was not about talent. Comparison:Mark Jackson / Jacque Vaughn Competitors:Jason Kidd and Jacque Vaguhn Salary:$ 882,200 Josh Boone The Nets were looking for some bigs and got a good one in Josh Boone. Can help New Jersey defensively. Comparison:Brian Grant / Bo Outlaw Competitors:Nenad Krstic and Jason Collins Salary:$ 847,000 ============================================================================== http://www.sportsline.com/nba/story/9530187 22. New Jersey (from L.A. Clippers): Marcus Williams, PG, Connecticut Grade Marcus Williams is a superb selection for the Nets. He'll learn under Jason Kidd and then be a star. What incredible luck for Jersey, which now has someone to carry the torch alongside Jefferson and Carter about six or so years from now. A 23. New Jersey: Josh Boone, C, Connecticut Grade The Nets just drafted a backup center in Boone. He'll never be any more than that. Is he the best big man available now? Maybe. Who cares, though? Take the best player, not a need guy at this stage. D ============================================================================= usatoday.com 22, 23, 54 (22) Marcus Williams (23) Josh Boone (54) Hassan Adams Williams: Early draft entry sees the court well and is good in the clutch, particularly at the free-throw line. Boone: Agile; runs court well; great offensive finisher; plays with energy; has good understanding of the game. Adams: Aggressive, with great leaping ability that allows him to play bigger than he is. Excellent rebounder. The Nets strengthened their bench thanks to the University of Connecticut, picking Williams — who dropped out of the top 10 to No. 22 to back up Jason Kidd — and Boone at No. 23. --

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