Monday, July 1, 2013

Draft Review: Brooklyn Nets

First Round
Mason Plumlee, C Duke (22)
The Nets needed a backup big man who'll run the floor and rebound, so they did very well getting Plumlee at this point in the draft, who will do both of those things. Plumlee is a big and an explosive vertical athlete who is very good on the boards and finishing around the rim. He isn't a polished offensive player and may struggle to defend on the perimeter, but as a backup big man, the Nets could  do a lot worse.

Traded For Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Jason Terry
The Nets go all in on this next season or two, trading a bunch of spare parts, and more importantly three future first round picks. In the short term, the Nets should be a much improved team, especially if Jason Kidd can get the guards to play any defense. I'm the long term however, there could be some rough years after the roster ages out and the Nets, who owe most of their first round picks for the next 5 years, don't have any way to supplement with young talent.

Projected Rotation
PG: Deron Williams/Tyshawn Taylor
SG: Joe Johnson/Jason Terry
SF: Paul Pierce/Johnson
PF: Kevin Garnett/Reggie Evans
C: Brook Lopez/Mason Plumlee

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