Can Markel Brown Fill Shaun Livingston’s Shoes for Brooklyn Nets?

July 5th, 2014 by Thomas Duffy Leave a reply »

Watching Shaun Livingston slip away this offseason was a real kick in the teeth for the Brooklyn Nets.

Seeing former coach Jason Kidd slither his way to the Milwaukee Bucks after a power-crazed list of demands got shot down? That wasn't so bad—Brooklyn came away with a better coach in Lionel Hollins along with two future second-round draft picks from the Bucks.

Livingston's departure was much different than Kidd's, though. That one hurt.



However, Markel Brown may be able to ease the pain.

Taken by the Nets after the team purchased the 44th overall pick in the 2014 draft, Brown's athleticism and scoring ability will allow him to comfortably step into the backup point guard/starting 2-guard role that Livingston thrived in last year.

 

Who is Markel Brown?


Livingston was just...cool. Never rattled and always poised, the 28-year-old journeyman PG rarely displayed feats of athleticism but always seemed to step up when the Nets needed him most.

He'll have a similar role with the Golden State Warriors next year as he backs up Stephen Curry and ...

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