Matchmaking: Brooklyn Nets and Free Agent Guards
Milos Teodosic
Arguably the best player in Europe, Milos Teodosic has hinted at coming overseas to the NBA next season, and there have been plenty of rumors that one possible destination for Teodosic is Brooklyn. Along with Brooklyn, Denver was also a team that was mentioned to be in the running for the European guard.
Teodosic has stated, however, that he won’t sign with an NBA team without the commitment to become the team’s starting point guard. This is where it becomes a bit of an issue for the Nets. Will they bring in a guy who is arguably the best player from overseas, or will they stick with Jeremy Lin, who they signed to be their starting point guard this past season?
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It may not be as hard of a decision as it seems. If Lin is flexible, the Nets can do what the New York Post’s Brian Lewis has suggested — let Lin play combo guard in a dual point guard backcourt. It’s a different type of backcourt and strategy, but it certainly worked in Charlotte, as Lin’s career was revitalized last season, and the Hornets got themselves back into the playoffs, where they fell to the Miami Heat in seven games.
Teodosic is definitely intriguing for a Nets team that has had trouble in the backcourt this season. With injuries to Lin and Greivis Vasquez, the Nets were forced to play Isaiah Whitehead, Yogi Ferrell and Spencer Dinwiddie at the point guard position.
With that said, Teodosic can provide the Nets with depth and help out if Lin and/or other point guards happen to go down with another injury.
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Still, there are a few issues that may come with Teodosic. Age is definitely one of them. Teodosic is 30 years old and most likely not the Nets’ point guard of the future. He can help for sure, but the Nets are looking to build and develop for the future, so how much of a future would Teodosic have with the Nets?
In the end, though, we all know that Sean Marks is taking smart risks, and they have so far paid off so far. Teodosic can be of help to a Nets team that has been looking for as much talent as they can get.
If the Nets give Teodosic the right pitch and a smart contract, he can be a perfect piece for this Nets team going forward. Teodosic can control the ball and be a playmaker for the Nets; something they have looked for from some of their current guys, but haven’t gotten consistent stretches of. So with all things considered, Teodosic seems like a perfect fit in Brooklyn.