The Nets went to the dictionary. At each player’s locker last night was a page with his picture and a word and definition to describe him.

Brandon Armstrong: “Sniper, unknown assassin.”

Jason Collins: “Unsung, hero without praise.”

Hubert Davis: “Class, outstanding quality and prestige.”

Lucious Harris: “Reliable, can always depend on.”

Richard Jefferson: “Dedication, total devotion, self-sacrificing.”

Jason Kidd: “Gladiator, Ultimate warrior.”

Kerry Kittles: “Special, distinguished by quality.”

Kenyon Martin: “Superman, a person of extraordinary superhuman power.”

Alonzo Mourning: “Warrior, one who embraces conflict.”

Zoran Planinic: “Talent, unique ability.”

Rodney Rogers: “Versatile, can do many things well.”

Brian Scalabrine: “Energy, constant action and activity.”

Tamar Slay: “Character, distinctive quality.”

Aaron Williams: “Toughness, can endure anything.”