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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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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 19: Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat takes a shot against Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #24 of the Brooklyn Nets in the fourth quarter during their game at Barclays Center on January 19, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

Rondae-Hollis-Jefferson has developed extremely well over his three seasons with the Brooklyn Nets.

In fact, only at 23 years old, Hollis-Jefferson is the longest-tenured Net on the roster.

This past season, Hollis-Jefferson’s biggest improvement has been on the offensive end. He has developed extremely well on the defensive end, but he made notable strides with his offensive game.

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Hollis-Jefferson drove to the basket with aggression. Driving to the basket has been his go-to move since his arrival to the NBA. When driving to the basket, he looks to draw fouls or go up with a powerful slam.

The 23-year-old saw his offensive stats go up in 2017-18, with his scoring average increasing from 8.7 points per game in 2016-17 to 13.9 this season

On the defensive end, Hollis-Jefferson now plays tighter defense, limiting his opponent to smaller spaces.

He has developed his shot blocking game slightly but his biggest improvement has been lock-down defense.

Hollis-Jefferson could be a piece in Marks’ plan for the future. His game has progressed very well and continues to grow, but so has his trade value. The Nets would like to keep Hollis-Jefferson around for seasons to come, but he can be a great trade asset in a package deal.

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If Hollis-Jefferson continues to grow and develop, that leaves Brooklyn’s front office with two options; use him as a key piece in the rebuilding efforts or try to get a first-round pick for him.