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Brooklyn Nets: Kenny Atkinson Brings Experience to Franchise

By Malcolm Ireland

May 16, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets new head coach Kenny Atkinson during press conference at HSS Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
May 16, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets new head coach Kenny Atkinson during press conference at HSS Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Defensive Wing

Apr 13, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph (6) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Cory Joseph (6) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

The final key position for Atkinson is having a defensive wing player. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson is the perfect player for this. Hollis-Jefferson missed some of last season with an ankle injury. Despite that, when he was healthy, he showed flashes of being an elite defender.

Hollis-Jefferson would resemble DeMarre Carroll when he played for Atlanta. The only difference is Carroll was a much better shooter than Hollis-Jefferson. That allowed the Hawks to spread the floor better.

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