Brooklyn Nets fans can rest easy knowing they can finally trust in Deron Williams.
For now.
Recurring ankle injuries won't suddenly disappear and his contract is onerous as ever, but this is the time of year when he earns his paycheck.
Second halves of the season are something of a catharsis for Williams, who uses latter ends of the schedule to resurrect an individual crusade put on life support early on. That's been his M.O. while in Brooklyn. Second-half Deron Williams looks nothing like first-half Deron Williams.
While maddening, it can be advantageous. Playoff races are swung late in the season, which means Williams has impeccable timing.
With Brooklyn's postseason slot still far from secure, second-half Williams is on the prowl, pushing his Nets closer and closer to the playoff berth they need to avoid going completely bust.
First-Half Dud
Doubt placed in Williams is both understandable and expected after how he began 2013-14.
Injuries once again limited his availability, threatening to ruin Brooklyn's already ...
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