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Brooklyn Nets: Why We Shouldn’t Be Worried About Their Preseason Woes

By Sandy Mui

Oct 20, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Ron Baker (31) defends against Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (7) during second half at Barclays Center. The New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 116-111.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Ron Baker (31) defends against Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (7) during second half at Barclays Center. The New York Knicks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 116-111.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 17, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; The Brooklyn Nets pay tribute to the national anthem prior to a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; The Brooklyn Nets pay tribute to the national anthem prior to a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

We have a great group of guys

For once in a very long time, it appears the Nets have players who won’t get into trouble or have issues with other players, coaching, or management. No more Deron Williams bickering with a coach, no more players only being here to pad their stats, no more of Joe Johnson‘s hefty contract.

The Nets have a whole variety of personalities on its roster. Everyone knows of Rondae Hollis-Jefferson as a fun, easygoing guy, who also butchered Frozen’s “Let It Go.” And who can forget Sean Kilpatrick, who always expresses love for his fans? Even some newly-signed vets add to the good vibes in Brooklyn. Jeremy Lin’s recent segment on Comedy Central is a solid example of this.

Brooklyn has turned into a family-like environment, and that should translate well on the court. The guys have shown nothing but support for each other, both on and off the court. It’s rather common now to hear one player praise another in Brooklyn, which is only a good sign for the team.

At the very least, the Nets will be fun to watch this season. Excitement is something Brooklyn has lacked in the past couple of years. The Nets haven’t been a playoff contender since they had Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce (though Thaddeus Young singlehandedly managed to help the team snag the eighth seed in 2015). Though it’s seen as a stretch for the Nets to reach the playoffs this season, that doesn’t mean that they will be god-awful to watch. The Brook-Lin pick-and-roll is one of many things we should look forward to seeing this season.

It ain’t that bad here.