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NBN Roundtable: New Year’s Resolutions For 2017

By Sandy Mui

May 16, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks introduces new head coach Kenny Atkinson at HSS Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
May 16, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks introduces new head coach Kenny Atkinson at HSS Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 22, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (7) stitches before the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (7) stitches before the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports /

Kevin Castaneda (@_kevinn15)

Reflecting on 2016

The best thing that happened to the Nets in 2016 was definitely, hands down, firing Billy King. I was never a fan of his when he got fired, and I knew the Nets were doomed the day I heard about the Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett trade. I was hopeful that it would work out, but I knew that it was a small window to work with, and we all know how it all ended up.

Worst thing that happened to the Nets this year.. hmmm this is tough because I feel they have really improved their personnel and the overall culture that the franchise should have. I would say losing out on Tyler Johnson and Allen Crabbe have been some of the worst things that have happened to the Nets. Johnson isn’t getting many minutes in Miami, and Crabbe hasn’t done insanely well in Portland. I know for a fact if either of these guys were to play in Brooklyn with the system that is in place, they would be candidates for Most Improved Player of the Year.

It’s hard to say I am pleased with the Nets given that they’re well under .500, however I did expect them to be way worse than they are. They’ve been competitive on most nights, and I have to be happy with that given that most people expected them to be blown out in every single game. They have definitely impressed me with their overall ball movement and the new offense that is in place right now.

Looking Forward to 2017

I wish that they could improve their defense in 2017 and that they can close games a lot more. A lot of the losses that have come so far have just been lack of execution late in games.

My expectations for 2017 is they win a lot more games and they stay healthier, specifically Jeremy Lin. He has proven to be a very valuable piece to this team in many ways, and he has for the most part of his young career, been able to stay healthy.

I think they’re a little too deep to make the playoffs this year, but I would sure love to see that. I also expect them to trade for some better pieces to the puzzle. I would love to see them sign a guy like Blake Griffin, but that’s definitely shooting for the moon.

I really do wish they go after Vince Carter at the end of his career, as I would love to see him one last time in a Nets uniform. As a fan who watched him play when I was a kid and seeing him in his glory days, it would mean way more than just signing a veteran.