Brooklyn Nets Midseason Grades: Backcourt Edition

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Nov 25, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Randy Foye (2) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Brooks (00) defends in the second half of the game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 118-97. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

RANDY FOYE. C-. . PG/SG. Brooklyn Nets

Randy Foye has not received a boatload of minutes this season, but that was expected. Aside from Luis Scola, Foye is the other main veteran presence the Nets brought in, and as such, Foye has earned the nickname “the Vet.” This translates to more behind-the-scenes motivation for the Nets’ young guns, rather than spending time on the floor. After all, he is 33 years old.

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His most memorable highlight came on December 26 against the Charlotte Hornets, when he knocked down an electrifying game-winning three-pointer. That was also the last time the Nets won before their 11-game losing streak began.

Aside from his game-winner, there really isn’t much to say about Foye. He’s averaging 4.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and two assists in 16.9 minutes per game. However, he only played in 28 of the Nets’ 41 games. He missed the first six games with a hamstring injury, but he also accumulated seven other DNPs.

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The minutes are simply not there for Foye as he’s on the far-end of Brooklyn’s backcourt depth, but he’s seen some more playing time as of late. With Jeremy Lin still out, Foye has gotten the chance to run the point and is averaging 19.7 minutes over the Nets’ last three games. In one of these games, against the Toronto Raptors, Foye dished out seven assists.