The Nets went from no picks to three second rounders purely through money. These second round picks are important because the Nets bloated salary needs cheap talent to fill out the ends of the bench, which is what they got. Markel Brown is interesting because he is truely an elite athlete with a ridicules 43.5 inch vertical who also shot 38% from 3 last season. If Brown works out it will be as an undersized 3-and-D shooting guard who will need to use his long arms and athleticism to make up for a lack of size.
59. Xavier Thames, G San Diego State Sr. (6-4, 187)
Like Brown, Thames is an undersized shooting guard with a nice outside stroke. Though Thames is more of a combo guard and could, though it doesn't seem super likely, convert to point guard. His main contribution if he makes the Nets will be shooting and defense. Anything more would be a bonus. Still, those are two things a veteran laden team needs and Thames can provide them.
60. Cory Jefferson, PF Baylor Sr. (6-9, 218)
As if following a theme, the Nets final second rounder also contributes in two areas mainly, shooting and defense. What makes Jefferson unique is that he is a power forward with the size, length, and leaping ability to be a rim protector who can also convert a goodly amount of outside shots. Jefferson has a very short track record as a shooter and is late bloomer in general. All three of these picks could help fill out the Nets roster, and if even one becomes a contributor, it will be a success for Brooklyn.
Projected Lineup
PG: Deron Williams/Marquis Teague
SG: Marcus Thornton/Markel Brown
SF: Joe Johnson/Andrei Kirilenko
PF: Kevin Garnett/Mirza Teletovic
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