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Sean Marks’ Vision: The Brooklyn Nets Team That Could Have Been

By Alexander Cuesta

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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Nov 2, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Allen Crabbe (23) handles the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Trail Blazers 118-115 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 2, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Allen Crabbe (23) handles the ball against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Trail Blazers 118-115 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports /

Allen Crabbe

Allen Crabbe is an athletic swingman who has spent his full career as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. He is in his fourth season and is another young player who was targeted by Marks. In each of his four seasons, his workload has increased, and he has responded well by producing more.

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He is a key contributor off the bench for the Blazers, who are battling for a playoff spot in the talent-filled Western Conference. The 24-year-old is shooting well from three and is not a liability on the defensive end. Playing almost 30 minutes per game, his value to the team is something that Portland did not want to lose this offseason.

How Crabbe would’ve fit with the Nets

Crabbe is a player who can score from almost anywhere on the floor, and you can never have too many of those players. He is a hard worker who has a high motor and a high basketball IQ. Crabbe would have easily broken into the rotation and possibly challenged for a starting position.

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With the injury issues at point guard, Sean Kilpatrick has been forced to play out of position. Crabbe would’ve filled his void at shooting guard and would’ve created matchup problems for any team they would have faced.

Like Marks, the Blazers saw the value of Crabbe and matched the offer sheet that he had accepted with the Nets. He was another player that seemed excited to come to Brooklyn, but he now has a chance to make another run at the playoffs.