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Brooklyn Nets 2019-2020 Season Preview

By Erik Slater

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 18: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets high fives teammates before a pre-season game against the Toronto Raptors on October 18, 2019 at the 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 18: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets high fives teammates before a pre-season game against the Toronto Raptors on October 18, 2019 at the 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Brooklyn Nets Caris LeVert (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Dates to Remember

  • Oct. 25 vs. New York Knicks: The Nets make their home debut against their crosstown rival. How will Kyrie Irving’s Brooklyn debut be remembered against a Knicks team with a chip on their shoulder?
  • Nov. 27 @ Boston Celtics: Kyrie Irving makes his return to Boston. How will he react to a likely hostile crowd? How do the Nets stack up against one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference?
  • Feb. 5 vs. Golden State: D’Angelo Russell makes his return to Brooklyn. What will his reception be like? How does he stack up against the man who took his position?
  • Feb. 6, NBA Trade Deadline: Will Marks look to make any moves to improve the roster or stand pat?
  • Feb. 16, NBA All-Star Game: Which Nets will be selected in the Eastern Conference? Can Caris LeVert make the jump and earn his first appearance?

Predictions

  • Record: 48-34
  • Standings: 4th in Eastern Conference
  • Leading Scorer: Kyrie Irving (23.4 PPG)
  • Assists Leader: Kyrie Irving (7.1 APG)
  • Rebounding Leader: DeAndre Jordan (11.2 RPG)
  • Blocks Leader: Jarrett Allen (1.9 BPG)

The Nets should see improvement this season after upgrading at several positions.

Brooklyn now has a top-10 player in Kyrie Irving running the show. Caris LeVert and Jarrett Allen will benefit from playing alongside Irving and take steps forward as more experienced players.

Joe Harris will continue to be an elite shooter from deep in Atkinson’s offense and Dinwiddie will contend for 6th man of the year while anchoring Brooklyn’s second unit.

Atkinson and head of player development Adam Harrington will work to develop the games of young players like Prince and Kurucs while putting them in positions to succeed on the court. These players will refine their skills and fit into Brooklyn’s fast-paced offense led by a trio of talented guards.

Garrett Temple, David Nwaba, Wilson Chandler, and DeAndre Jordan will drastically improve Brooklyn’s defense, opening even more opportunities in transition.

The Nets’ strengths lie in their offensive versatility, shooting, and depth defensively. Brooklyn has the necessary tools to be a top team in the East, but the leadership must be there to guide a team with several new faces. Irving, Jordan, Chandler, and even Durant will be huge in this regard as veterans in the locker room.

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Barring any injury or unforeseen circumstances, the Nets could advance past the first-round and make some noise in the postseason.