Brooklyn Nets 2017 Backcourt Preview

By Kunal Kohli | Aug 3, 2017

BROOKLYN, NY - APRIL 01: The Brooklyn Nets pose for a team photo at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on April 1, 2017. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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The Brooklyn Nets have made an effort to upgrade their backcourt during the offseason. They traded for D’Angelo Russell, and gave Jeremy Lin the weapons needed to be a floor general. But will the moves pay off?

This next season will be an important one for the Brooklyn Nets. They could potentially be in contention for a playoff spot after a wild offseason. With the Eastern Conference reeling after the loss of All-Stars like Paul George and Jimmy Butler, the Nets could take advantage.

However, the Nets will need its backcourt to step up. The guards at the one and two are Brooklyn’s new strength after the team traded franchise center Brook Lopez. They will need to step up, especially in light of the Nets’ weak frontcourt.

And without further ado, here is the backcourt for the 2017-18 Brooklyn Nets: