HoopsHype.com Rumors

In her latest one-on-one (and black-and-white) interview in the "In-Bounds" series, Alyonka Larionov sits down with Jerry Stackhouse. She talks with Stack about his motivation: never be satisfied: his life long love of Gummi Bears; how he met his wife and what he says as his future after playing, although he is careful to call himself a "basketball lifer." NetsDaily

Brooklyn Nets, Jerry Stackhouse 

In speaking about Hunter, Stackhouse said, “We’re basketball players, we’ve trusted people to handle situations for us, and that was abused…Guys are on different teams in different cities, and nobody’s able to be on the day-to-day with the union, and that was taken advantage of.” Stackhouse will have a key role in deciding who will replace Hunter. “We have to go out and hire a search firm to find the brightest minds. We have to find an executive director eventually. We need to put a face to our union. For now, there are plenty of lawyers dealing with things, said Stackhouse.” BrooklynFans.com

Brooklyn Nets, Billy Hunter, Jerry Stackhouse, NBPA 

He said that, ideally, the executive director should be someone removed from playing, with knowledge of the sport, to lead the NBPA in the future. One thing Stackhouse emphasized is the role the players need to play, “We have to be more in tune with what’s going on.” BrooklynFans.com

Brooklyn Nets, Billy Hunter, Jerry Stackhouse, NBPA 

By the time the meeting had ended, executive director Billy Hunter had been dismissed, and Stackhouse had been elected to a newly formed executive committee as its first vice president, helping to shepherd in what he called a “transitional period” for the NBPA. “The most important thing was rehashing the stuff with Hunter and making a decision to move forward,” Stackhouse told The Post Tuesday morning. “Obviously there was a lot of things that happened over the years, but we focused on moving forward right now. “We’ve had some system malfunctions, but the group we have now is a good group of guys that is committed to doing whatever it takes to put the union [in a better place]. We’re not in a bad place financially, or anything like that, but it could be better.” New York Post

Brooklyn Nets, Billy Hunter, Jerry Stackhouse, NBPA 

“It’s really important,” Stackhouse said. “Our superstars got somewhat alienated under Hunter because there was so much focus on the middle class and the lower-level guys. “It was somewhat of a ‘divide-and-conquer’ [strategy] … it sounds great that you created a [higher] average salary and all of this type of thing, but it was more [about] having more of those guys on your side, even though it’s a superstar driven league. New York Post

Brooklyn Nets, Billy Hunter, Jerry Stackhouse, NBPA 

As part of those criticisms of the union leadership, Stackhouse had publicly pushed for a more democratic process to go into every decision the group makes, among other changes. It was a big reason why he was so intent on being present at the meeting in Houston, and when he presented those views to the players, he found the room to be in agreement with him. “Everybody was very receptive to my ideas,” Stackhouse said. “Now, it’s just kind of getting in and locking those ideas down. Nobody really had, I guess, the guts to step up and challenge and say, ‘Everybody here works for us, we don’t work for you. You have to take some consideration for how we feel and what we want, because at the end of the day, it’s our union.’ “I think that’s established now.” New York Post

Brooklyn Nets, Billy Hunter, Jerry Stackhouse, NBPA 

James, who previously had taken a limited role in union affairs in his NBA career, was joined by the Nets’ Jerry Stackhouse and Denver’s Andre Iguodala on Saturday as being among the most outspoken players in demanding change at the top. “To his credit, LeBron asked a lot of questions concerning Hunter’s legal problems,’’ said one person who was briefed by several players on the meeting. “But really, everyone’s minds were made up before the meeting. LeBron stayed longer than he needed to. He called for Billy's firing. But so did Jerry Stackhouse and Andre Iguodala and several other players. LeBron was very good talking about the need for players to do more with the union and to have more representation.’’ New York Daily News

Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, Andre Iguodala, LeBron James, Jerry Stackhouse, NBPA 

Adrian Wojnarowski: LeBron and Jerry Stackhouse were two of most vocal players in union rep meeting, sources say. Stack directed ire at president Derek Fisher. Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, LeBron James, Derek Fisher, Jerry Stackhouse, NBPA 

In response to Bayless question, Is it possible that the ball moves better without Deron Wiliams in the lineup? Jerry Stackhouse: There you go. I'm not... (much shouting) We've had some young guys who are more distributors than Deron. I mean C.J. Watson, he's a shooter, but he's deferring more to Joe in these last couple of games. You're seeing that in Tyshawn. He's a playmaker. You're seeing different styles. And obviously Joe has had a couple of big games since Deron's been out. But we've got to find a way for them to figure it out together, because they got to be on the court together. NetsDaily

Brooklyn Nets, Deron Williams, Jerry Stackhouse 

After the Nets' 93-90 win over the Pistons on Wednesday night, he stood in the visitor's tunnel at The Palace and emphatically stated his beliefs. "I think we need wholesale changes all the way around," Stackhouse said. "I think everybody's pointing the finger at Billy, and rightfully so. He's made some wrong moves, but at the same time, we've sat and allowed those moves to be made." Detroit News

Brooklyn Nets, Billy Hunter, Jerry Stackhouse, NBPA 

Stackhouse says Hunter isn't the only one who needs to be shown the door. "Derek has stepped up and has really tried to grab the reins but I think he has to go too," he said. "If you're not aware of everything that's happened on your watch for so long, I think the whole system is flawed." Hunter recently spoke with the New York Times to defend his record of leadership, and Stackhouse said that was expected, while also pointing out the way the game has changed since 1995. "He's talked so much about what he's done," Stackhouse said. "We have shorter salaries, a hard cap. Make sure you take credit for that, too." Detroit News

Brooklyn Nets, Derek Fisher, Billy Hunter, Jerry Stackhouse, NBPA 

"I plan on going to make my point. I won't be surprised if Billy was there, with all he's done he'll try to show his face and act as if business as usual," Stackhouse said. "The same thing with Derek. They can't operate as if business as usual. They've shown their flaws too much to still continue in their positions." Stackhouse wants the current players to be educated about what's happening now, and is even taking a more extreme stance since he clearly believes in wholesale change. He wants the executive committee — which includes superstar Chris Paul — gone too. "The important thing is, it's nothing pressing as far as collective bargaining," said Stackhouse, as the current CBA isn't up for another five years. "We should take this time and figure out the best direction for our union. I don't think the way it is set up now is really what it should be. Everything (should change)." Detroit News

Brooklyn Nets, Billy Hunter, Jerry Stackhouse, NBPA 

As Jerry Stackhouse noted at one point during a tete-a-tete with Nets fans Wednesday night, "I like to argue sometimes! Lol." Indeed, he does. After fans tweeted that Stackhouse hadn't been playing well lately (with some noting they preferred minutes go to MarShon Brooks, he responded in kind. NetsDaily

Brooklyn Nets, Jerry Stackhouse 

In perhaps, his angriest tweet, a direct message saved and posted in NetsDaily comments, Stackhouse offered this defense. jerrystackhouse Jerry Stackhouse @BSchulzBKN I play 5-8 mins take 1-3 shots that haven't been falling and we're still plus when I'm in the game so ... stfu NetsDaily

Brooklyn Nets, Jerry Stackhouse 

Jerry Stackhouse: It's Amazing how people love to spit venom on others until a little bit splashes back on them...then they become victims!! Twitter @jerrystackhouse

Brooklyn Nets, Jerry Stackhouse 

But while a lot of attention is being paid to Grant Hill’s kicks, FILA actually kicked off their comeback with another endorser during that time, Brooklyn Nets guard Jerry Stackhouse. The timeless wonder, who also doubles as the guy you would least like to mess with under any circumstances, has rocked his signature shoe, the FILA Stackhouse, during several games this season. And during last night’s contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Stackhouse wore a grey “Camo” colorway that has never before been released. Kicks On Fire

Brooklyn Nets, Sneakers, Jerry Stackhouse 

Unfortunately, it looks like the “Camo” will stay unreleased as there is no information at the moment of that particular colorway dropping. But I don’t think Stackhouse and the Nets are going to mind too much as the team has gone 12-2 since P.J. Carlisemo took over as the team’s head coach. As for the rest of the night in kicks, Russell Westbrook liked the “Black Flip” so much he had to rock it again, Tony Allen continues to support the adidas Rose 3 movement and the Memphis Grizzlies decided that yellow was the color of the day. Kicks On Fire

Brooklyn Nets, Sneakers, Jerry Stackhouse 

As one league scout said about the Nets: "They're not playing different, really, but they're playing harder." It also sure does help when more of the shots go in the basket, no matter who is drawing them up. "Whenever you have a guy that means that much to you, your franchise player, when Deron picked it up, we picked it up," Nets veteran Jerry Stackhouse said. "I don't think there's any coincidence. Yeah, the coaching change, you can spin that all you want to, but the guys on the court are the ones who really matter." ESPN.com

Brooklyn Nets, Jerry Stackhouse 

Rasheed Wallace, once Stackhouse's running mate at the University of North Carolina, was on the losing end of that first Brooklyn–New York battle. Wallace missed nine of his 11 shots. It's true, the ball don't lie. Nor do the lasting careers of two of the league's locker room sages. They've been allies, All-Stars, contributors, opponents, retirees, returnees, lightning rods, and — perhaps most importantly — chameleons, adept at adapting to their ever-evolving NBA roles. Both 38 years old, both hoping for one last playoff run, it's been nearly two decades since Sheed and Stack first met at Chapel Hill. "You're not going to beat Father Time," Stackhouse said. "He's going to catch up with us all. But I think we can manage him. I think that's what I learned to do. Playing less minutes, absorbing a little less of a role than I would customarily want … taking my wants out of the equation and putting other people's at the forefront. When I was pushing, pushing, pushing for what I really wanted, it seemed like I never really got it." Grantland

Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Rasheed Wallace, Jerry Stackhouse 

"I had a referee tell me he didn't like coming to the Rose Garden because he knew it was going to be a battle with Rasheed," remembers Nash, who took over the Blazers in 2003. When asked for comment, NBA officials declined to speak for this story. "Despite the fact he's had a marvelous career, I think it could have been better," Nash says. "But he was never about personal accolades. He was a team player, wanted to win, and coaches had a high regard for him, which is evidenced now. The fan base in Portland was probably equally divided. He had a lot of supporters because they liked his play. But he had a lot of detractors, too, because he wasn't fan-friendly. He was also difficult with the media, so the media never portrayed him in a favorable light. That's a shame in some ways, but it was his doing." Grantland

Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, Rasheed Wallace, Jerry Stackhouse