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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Feb 25, 2015; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Trevor Booker (33) goes up for a dunk against Los Angeles Lakers forward Ed Davis (21) during the second half at EnergySolutions Arena. The Lakers won 100-97. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Trevor Booker vs. Ed Davis

Trevor Booker (2015-16): 5.9 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 0.5 BPG

Ed Davis (2013-14): 5.7 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 0.7 BPG

The final comparison is a little out there, but understandable. That would be the comparison between big men Ed Davis and the Nets’ newly-acquired Trevor Booker. Both aren’t flashy by any means, but they do their work and get the job done. In addition, both have averaged around six to nine points and rebounds in every season of their career.

Booker and Davis are viewed as guys that aren’t exactly great players, but as guys that won’t hurt to have on your roster. The reason for this is because they do all the small things for a team. They won’t go out and splash three pointers, throw down vicious slam dunks, or even cross up players, but they will do all the fundamentally sound things that a team needs. This is exactly what Sean Marks seems to be looking for in his players: guys who flat out know their role and don’t mind playing those roles.