This is the ideal starting five they’d like to build for the Nets in 2016-17.
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Center — Brook Lopez
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Brook Lopez was healthy for the second straight season in 2015-16, and had his best offensive output since his All-Star season in 2012-13. There were rumors that he would be traded at the deadline, but Marks and Atkinson remain committed to Lopez.
Brook Lopez was healthy for the second straight season in 2015-16, and had his best offensive output since his All-Star season in 2012-13. There were rumors that he would be traded at the deadline, but Marks and Atkinson remain committed to Lopez.
Power Forward — Thaddeus Young
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Thaddeus Young had the best season of his career in 2015-16, doing a little bit of everything. He was first on the team in rebounds and steals, second in scoring and third in PER. Young is a vital part of the future in Brooklyn.
Power Forward — Thaddeus Young
Thaddeus Young had the best season of his career in 2015-16, doing a little bit of everything. He was first on the team in rebounds and steals, second in scoring and third in PER. Young is a vital part of the future in Brooklyn.
Small Forward — Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
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Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was unfortunately limited to 29 games due to injury, but when he played he showed flashes of what the Nets are hoping for. Hollis-Jefferson was easily the team's best defensive player and most promising young star.
Small Forward — Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was unfortunately limited to 29 games due to injury, but when he played he showed flashes of what the Nets are hoping for. Hollis-Jefferson was easily the team's best defensive player and most promising young star.
Shooting Guard — DeMar DeRozan
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DeMar DeRozan has received criticism that he isn't a max player due to a lack of three-point shooting (28.3 percent for his career) and poor defense. Despite his shortcomings, the Nets need an elite scorer and should be willing to overpay for one.
Shooting Guard — DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan has received criticism that he isn't a max player due to a lack of three-point shooting (28.3 percent for his career) and poor defense. Despite his shortcomings, the Nets need an elite scorer and should be willing to overpay for one.
Point Guard — Jeremy Lin
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Atkinson was an assistant coach with the New York Knicks during Linsanity. Lin credits the new Nets coach with helping him in New York, so it seems like a natural fit.
Atkinson was an assistant coach with the New York Knicks during Linsanity. Lin credits the new Nets coach with helping him in New York, so it seems like a natural fit.