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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LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 15: Isaiah Whitehead #15 of the Brooklyn Nets brings the ball up the court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2017 Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 15, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Los Angeles won 115-106. 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. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Isaiah Whitehead, PG

2016-17 Stats: 7.4 PPG, 2.6 APG, 40.2 FG%, 29.5 3FG%, 73 GP, 26 GS

Whitehead enters his sophomore season in the league. As such, he is expected to grow and use the lessons he learned during his rookie campaign. While his minutes will likely decrease as Dinwiddie takes a bigger role within the team, Whitehead should still get a chance to prove why he belongs in Brooklyn.

He impressed last year, scoring in double digits 19 times. He also had a 24-point game in a loss to the Dallas Mavericks on March 10. The rookie had an up-and-down season, but that is to be expected for his first year in the league.

There is not much to be said for The Cyclone’s role. He will be the third point guard off of the bench and will play marginally. But based off of his performance last season, expect Whitehead to make the most of the minutes given to him.

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