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Brooklyn Nets: Low-Risk, High-Reward Roster is Perfect For Rebuild

By Zach Cronin

Feb 19, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets new general manager Sean Marks speaks to the media during a press conference before a game against the New York Knicks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 19, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets new general manager Sean Marks speaks to the media during a press conference before a game against the New York Knicks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Progress, Progress, Progress

The Brooklyn Nets won’t be in playoff conversation for at least two seasons. That’s fine; no one has high expectations for a 21-win team. Marks isn’t even focused on the team’s win-loss record and is vehemently iterating that progress made is the best way to judge Brooklyn’s upcoming season.

Marks’ end goal should be to win as many games as possible, but he’s not going to put that at number one until the Nets prove they can be relevant.

Becoming more cohesive and comfortable with each other on both offense and defense would be a great start. Chemistry would foster from that, and teams that gel bring out the best in their players because guys trust each other and put one another in spots to succeed.

Collective progress is great, but Marks will want individual development too. The guys on Brooklyn’s roster–and the entire NBA–are human, and they all have flaws in their game. If the guys work in the areas they aren’t good at, the improved dynamic will ultimately benefit the team.

For instance, once RHJ develops an all-around offensive game, teams will have to formulate a game-plan for someone they didn’t have to before, thus drawing attention away from others.