The Brooklyn Nets finalized their blockbuster trade with the Boston Celtics on July 12, marking the commencement of the Kevin Garnett-Paul Pierce era.
“Today, the basketball gods smiled on the Nets,” Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov told the Boston Globe.
The addition of the two future Hall of Famers made the Nets instant title contenders. But many are questioning how effective and healthy Garnett (37) and Pierce (35) will be next season.
During their final season in Boston, Garnett and Pierce missed a combined 19 games due to injury. The two aging stars carried the Celtics down the stretch in the absence of Rajon Rondo, who suffered a season-ending ACL tear in January.
Fortunately, the Nets won’t need Pierce and Garnett to carry the load next season. They’ll be asked to play a more complementary role in a starting lineup that includes Deron Williams, Joe Johnson and Brook Lopez.
The key for head coach Jason Kidd will be managing their minutes and making sure they’re healthy for the playoffs. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the acquisition of free agent Andrei Kirilenko a ...
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