Brooklyn Nets: Will They Play Like the 2012-13 Memphis Grizzlies?

Will the 2016-17 Brooklyn Nets Play Like the 2013-14 Memphis Grizzlies?

Feb 10, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Courtney Lee (5) steals the ball from Brooklyn Nets small forward Joe Johnson (7) in front of Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley (11) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 14, 2015; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) drives to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

Brook Lopez vs. Marc Gasol

Brook Lopez (2015-16): 20.6 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 1.7 BPG

Marc Gasol (2013-14): 14.6 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 1.3 BPG

The second comparison, which many of you probably saw coming, is between Brook Lopez and Marc Gasol. Both of these guys are currently top-five centers in the NBA and have battled some injuries as of late.

They are also both considered “throwback centers,” which means that they aren’t the kind of centers who run up the court and chuck up a three pointer. Rather, they’re big, slow, and can flat out dominate players from the inside. Adjusting the game to their center’s style of play is something the Grizzlies implemented into their game, and the Nets should look into doing so as well.