With a 2-1 record through their first three games, the Nets haven’t been that shabby. Aside from the 106-69 smackdown they suffered against the Raptors, New Jersey’s offense has been pretty solid, thanks to the play of Richard Jefferson, Vince Carter, Jason Kidd and Antoine Wright?

Yes, Antoine Wright. After spending the entire summer in Las Vegas working on his game, Wright has averaged over 13 points and 25 minutes a game through the first three games of the season and a career high 21-points opening night. Good stuff for a guy whose option the Nets didn’t want to pick up.

For a first round pick, Wright has taken his time developing, but I’m sure the Nets were just trying to motivate him by not picking up his option. Having a young player who hasn’t proven himself feel comfortable is a formula for disaster. The Nets need Wright to play hungry. So far this season, Wright has looked that way.

Possible Platoon at Center?: Earlier this season I wrote about how Nenad Krstic may not be 100% for quite some time. Considering the fact that he’s only averaged a little over 17 minutes in three games this season and Sean Williams had four blocks in 20 minutes in his first game with the team, a platoon at center could be in the works. Krstic isn’t a great defensive player, but can score and Williams can block shots; if done correctly, the Nets could get some quality minutes out of both of them.

Armstrong PO’ed- Well, in his situation, I might have been pissed off too. According to Armstrong, the Pacers weren’t exactly honest with him about talks regarding his spot on the team last season.

Now a Net, Armstrong ripped Bird in his hometown newspaper. If he was younger, I wouldn’t have thought this was a great move, but Armstrong has been around long enough that this really won’t hurt his reputation. He’s a dinosaur that hasn’t been the same player for quite some time and is probably going to bounce around the league as a role player until people decide not to pay him anymore. He’s still a serviceable role player, but it’s highly doubtful he’s ever crack 25 minutes a game or 10 points a game again in his career.

In his position, he can basically say whatever he wants about anybody. He’s made his money and is basically playing now because he loves the game. Let him vent too while he’s at it.

Nets waive Wesley- Just when I was saying that the Nets were looking for a washed up shooter to add depth to the bench, the Nets go and waive David Wesley. The only question is, will anybody else want to pick him up? My vote is no. Ilic and Robinson look pretty good right about now, don’t they?