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Brooklyn Nets: Top 10 Power rankings for the 2017-18 season

By Chris Milholen

BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 25: The Brooklyn Nets bench celebrates during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 25, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 25: The Brooklyn Nets bench celebrates during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 25, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FL – MARCH 31: Spencer Dinwiddie
MIAMI, FL – MARCH 31: Spencer Dinwiddie /

3. Spencer Dinwiddie

The third-year guard had himself a breakout season and made himself a household name in Brooklyn. Dinwiddie began his breakout tear when Nets guard Jeremy Lin went down for the season. Dinwiddie made his presence felt from the first game.

His impact was immediately felt on the offensive end of the floor. Dinwiddie’s offensive game stretched across all areas of the floor leaving defenders on their heels.

The three-point shot was one of Dinwiddie’s go-to plays and his range was unlimited. Behind the arc, Dinwiddie made handfuls of 25+ft three-point shots leaving the fans wowed in amazement.

When Dinwiddie drove the ball, the ball was destined to go in the hoop. He was very unpredictable for defenders when driving the ball. He could go up for a big-time slam, throw up an acrobatic lay-up or dish the ball outside the arc.

Dinwiddie is arguably the best driving player on the Nets. The Nets need players to drive to the basket with confidence to spread the floor.

The 6’6 guard was one of the NBA leaders in fewest turnovers per game. Dinwiddie averaged 1.6 turnovers a game which shows he protects the ball.

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He also did a great job of controlling his fouls this season. The Nets faced foul trouble a lot but Dinwiddie only averaged just over two fouls a game.

On the other end of the floor, Dinwiddie is one of the best defensive guards for Brooklyn. He is a steal-threat while also playing brilliant lock-down defense. Dinwiddie averaged just under a steal a game.

The Nets guard also collected some hardware this season by winning the Taco Bell Skills Challenge beating Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen in the finals.