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Brooklyn Nets: Which current players should be part of long-term plan?

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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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 5: Caris LeVert #22 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks on April 5, 2018 at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Caris LeVert

Caris LeVert was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets with the 20th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. His first season was a good season for LeVert. He was a great asset off the bench and constantly worked on his development.

In the beginning of his second season, he had a slow start. He struggled to score off the bench and had trouble finding his confidence.

That slow start came to an end in November. On Nov. 14, he scored 15 points, shooting 6-for-7 from the field, against the Boston Celtics. This game built his confidence.

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December was a huge month for the second-year small forward. He scored double digits in 13 of Brooklyn’s 15 games. LeVert’s best game in December came against the New Orleans Pelicans on Dec. 27, when he finished with 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds.

When everything was working for LeVert, injuries struck. He would end up missing eight games over an 11-game span.

LeVert returned to full action on Feb. 26 and played consistently. On March 4, LeVert scored a career-high 27 points against the Los Angeles Clippers, shooting 11-for-19 from the field and canning five three-pointers.

LeVert finished his sophomore season strong showing huge signs of development and confidence. He averaged 12.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.

The Brooklyn Nets should keep LeVert as a key piece in their rebuilding efforts. It is too early to tell and not likely he is a future starter for Brooklyn but he makes a great sixth man.