Somebody’s got to take the hit for the Brooklyn Nets’ meltdown. It’s not just any one person that’s at fault, but Deron Williams certainly deserves a place in the glaring white spotlight of shame.
First, there’s the matter of leading a team to a 10-20 record, including five losses in their last six games. The only team the Nets have beaten lately is the absolute worst team in the league—the Milwaukee Bucks.
And then there’s Williams, whose 12.7 points per game is his lowest since his rookie year in the league. Appearing in just 19 games this season, he has often looked hurt, tired, tentative or simply overmatched.
Per Mike Mazzeo of ESPN New York, Williams gave this assessment of the Christmas Day blowout:
I’m even surprised with this season, how it's played out. It's like a nightmare. The way the injuries have been and the things we talk about every day: the lack of energy, the lack of effort. I didn't see that being a problem when we put this team together.
The season as a whole may seem like a ...
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