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Brooklyn Nets: 10 best Nets from 4th NBA decade (2006-16)

By Phil Watson

ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 19: Brook Lopez #11 and Deron Williams #8 of the Brooklyn Nets shake hands during the game against the Atlanta Hawks in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the NBA Playoffs on April 19, 2015 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 2015 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 19: Brook Lopez #11 and Deron Williams #8 of the Brooklyn Nets shake hands during the game against the Atlanta Hawks in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the NBA Playoffs on April 19, 2015 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 2015 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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PORTLAND, OR – MARCH 13: Devin Harris #34 of the New Jersey Nets shoots a layup against LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the game at The Rose Garden on March 13, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. The Blazers won 109-100. 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 2009 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Acquired in trade from Dallas Mavericks, Feb. 19, 2008. Devin Harris. 6. player. 147. . PG

It was Devin Harris who was the key piece the New Jersey Nets received from the February 2008 megadeal that sent Jason Kidd back to the Dallas Mavericks.

Harris didnt disappoint, earning his only career All-Star nod in 2009 despite playing for a Nets team that was hitting the skids after six consecutive postseason appearances.

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Harris used his aggressiveness off the dribble to finish fifth in the NBA in both free throws made and attempted in 2008-09 and was ninth in the league in assists in 2009-10.

In February 2011, Harris was part of another massive deal for the Nets, heading to the Utah Jazz with Derrick Favors and 2011 and 2013 first-round picks in exchange for Deron Williams.

Harris battled nagging injuries throughout his stay in New Jersey (a hallmark of his entire career, in fact), but in 2008-09 put together a career year, averaging 21.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.7 steals in 6.1 minutes per game while shooting .438/.291/.820.

In parts of four seasons with the Nets, Harris put up 17.7 points 3.0 rebounds, 6.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 34.3 minutes a night on .424/.292/.819 shooting.

New Jersey did not make a playoff appearance during Harris’ tenure, which did impact his position on this list.

Harris was the fifth overall pick by the Washington Wizards from the University of Wisconsin in 2004 and was immediately dealt to Dallas. He spent some time with the Atlanta Hawks before returning to the Mavericks as a free agent in July 2013.

Traded to the Denver Nuggets last February, Harris reportedly agreed in July 2018 to a third stint in Dallas.

Next season will be Harris’ 15th in the NBA.

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