EXCITMENT

First day of practice pic.twitter.com/ejKnb0MH

— Billy King (@bkdefend) October 2, 2012

According to #Nets, Tyshawn Taylor is limited in practice today with a strained right quad.

— Rod Boone (@rodboone) October 2, 2012

5 on 5 Deron doing a lot of coaching on the bench #Nets pic.twitter.com/SY3hDEXg

— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzNYC) October 2, 2012

.@MarShon2 goes up and under for the reverse http://t.co/dMBE0M5h #brooklynnets

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) October 2, 2012

.@drayblatche pulls up over Brook Lopez http://t.co/ujPrItJO #brooklynnets

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) October 2, 2012

.@KrisHumphries drives middle for a layup http://t.co/sCWs5kxZ #brooklynnets

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) October 2, 2012

Avery says @drayblatche --right now -- is his backup 5 & Mirza is at backup 4. #brooklynnets

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) October 2, 2012

Avery noted in his post-practice availability that the early concentration is defense, where the Nets want to grow into a top 10 unit.

— Josh Newman (@Joshua_Newman) October 2, 2012

And the first #Nets practice of the season ends with two free throws from Deron Williams

— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) October 2, 2012

Avery also mentions workouts organized by @DeronWilliams have led to every player showing up in shape. No one asked out b/c of fatigue.

— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) October 2, 2012