Brooklyn Nets Midseason Grades: Backcourt Edition

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Jan 12, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Sean Kilpatrick (6) controls the ball against New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday (11) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

B. . SG. Brooklyn Nets. SEAN KILPATRICK

Sean Kilpatrick, ‘Skilpatrick,’ is having his best season yet in his first full year in the NBA. Last year, the Nets signed him to a series of 10-day contracts before signing him to a multi-year deal, and Kilpatrick has proven to be a bargain since then.

Simply put, Kilpatrick is an up-and-coming NBA player, and Sean Marks is reaping the benefits of discovering a hidden gem from the D-League.

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By now, even a general NBA fan should know who Kilpatrick is, after he led a thrilling comeback against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 29. This earth-shattering 38-point performance is what he is notorious for, and Kilpatrick has shown that he can be a player who can heat up in a flash.

However, Kilpatrick has his flaws, which come to light usually whenever he’s running the Nets’ offense. The 27-year-old averages 2.4 turnovers per game, and it’s become quite a norm to see him lose the ball in some way during a game. In fact, in his last six games, Kilpatrick only had one game where he did not commit any turnovers.

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Kilpatrick has done his best trying to adjust to the many different roles the Nets have put him in this season, ranging from point to shooting guard, and starter to reserve. The D-League alum has come a long way and has finally found a home in Brooklyn.