Brooklyn Nets Midseason Grades: Front Court Edition

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Nov 14, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Luis Scola (4) holds the ball away from Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) in the first half of a NBA basketball game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

D. . PF. Brooklyn Nets. LUIS SCOLA

Luis Scola has not played much for the Nets during his first season with the team. Scola has played in 30 games, and made one start, but he averages just 12.9 minutes per game.

The Nets brought Scola aboard to be a veteran presence, and, ideally, mentor some of the young talent on Brooklyn’s roster. On a team that is relying on the development of the likes of Caris LeVert, Isaiah Whitehead, Chris McCullough, and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, having a veteran like Scola on the roster can be valuable.

On the court, though, Scola hasn’t had an opportunity to make much of an impact. He is averaging 5.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.

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At 36 years old, Scola is clearly in the latter portion of his career. The Nets are already out of playoff contention, and it remains to be seen if a younger player, such as McCullough, might get a bigger chance in the second half of the season. If that scenario materializes, it would likely take a bite out of Scola’s already scarce playing time.

At one time, Scola was nearly averaging a double-double as a 30 year-old in 2010-11 (18.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game) with the Houston Rockets. But we’ve seen what Scola can do at this stage of his career during the first half of this season, and perhaps the Nets may want to look at a younger option before this season concludes.