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Embrace the Brooklyn Nets’ Future of Whitehead, Hollis-Jefferson, and LeVert

By Sean Costello

Jan 21, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Isaiah Whitehead (15) looks to pass as he is defended by Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; Charlotte, NC, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Isaiah Whitehead (15) looks to pass as he is defended by Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 17, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Caris LeVert (22) drives past Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Caris LeVert (22) drives past Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

The Nets’ Future

While on the topic of the future, the Nets’ future is the one thing that is a silver lining. The Nets are getting a shot to see if Isaiah Whitehead is their point guard of the future while they develop him. Meanwhile, “The Swing Brothers,” a term coined by Bryan Fonseca of NetsDaily for LeVert and Hollis-Jefferson, is a fitting name for the two swingmen who the Nets feel are two of their most prized possessions.

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“The Swing Brothers” have embraced one another and shown that they enjoy playing with each other. From high fives and hugs on the court, to a social media bromance, both guys have been very active defensively for the Nets and seem to be developing nicely and playing at their highest level as of late, both offensively and defensively.

From a 29-point victory over the Pelicans to a close loss against the Charlotte Hornets after trailing by as much as 17, this previous weekend treated the Nets and their fans a lot nicer than it has in the previous few weeks. With not many positives for the Brooklyn Nets this season, it’s the little things such as moments like this weekend that open the eyes of fans and add some excitement to a rather dead season.

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For the Nets, things become all about embracing the future and making sure to just stay patient and positive. With three young guys who look primed to be game changers in a few seasons, as well as other young players such as Yogi Ferrell and Chris McCullough playing in the D-League, the Nets future’ may not be a bleak as many think. The once win-now mentality is completely out the window, and the Nets don’t seem to care at all about their record, which is the worst in the league.

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Will the Nets make trades at the deadline to acquire draft picks? Will the Nets trade for young talent? Will the Nets try once more to sign a young restricted free agent this summer such as Otto Porter Jr? All of those things are unknown, but what is known is that the Brooklyn Nets will do one thing, and that is simply, embrace the future.