Jamaal Magloire believes he will bring the toughness that the Nets need.

"This league has changed a whole lot since I've been a rookie and a second-year player. It's gotten soft," proclaimed Magloire, who officially became a Net yesterday, signing a one-year, $4 million free-agent deal.

Magloire is excited about joining the Nets.

"They have some really good pieces here, and my only objective is to enhance this team and make it better. I see myself as a scorer and a rebounder," said the 6-11, 265-pound Magloire, a 9.0 career scorer who has enjoyed All-Star success. "I bring a toughness that I haven't seen in this league very often."