Three glaring weaknesses in the Brooklyn Nets’ game have been shored up this offseason by the acquisitions of future Hall of Famers Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, even in the twilight of their careers. But which of the two will have the greater impact?
It’s Kevin Garnett. He fixes all three holes, especially the last one—a failure that has nothing to do with statlines.
Offense and Ball Movement
The Nets’ offense, 17th in the NBA last season (behind the Miami Heat and New York Knicks), could use some help.
Joe Johnson has been a relative disappointment at shooting guard, and Deron Williams’ knees and ankles make the point guard, at the least, an inconsistent bet for an explosive year. Both players had down seasons in 2012-13.
Brook Lopez is on the rise but still working around a bum foot that kept him out of most of 2011-12 and (quietly) required additional surgery this offseason.
Garnett and Pierce will both improve the Nets’ offense, but Garnett more so. Pierce is an upgrade over a h ...
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Article written by Vin Getz