Erik Slater

Erik Slater

Joined: Sep 29, 2017

Lehigh University Football Class of 2021, Journalism Major. Covering the Nets and Giants since 2016.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 18: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #24 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts in the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers during game three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 18, 2019 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets: One glaring roster hole and the former Net who could fill it

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 13: Head coach Steve Nash of the Brooklyn Nets high-fives his team during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Barclays Center on December 13, 2020 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Nets: Steve Nash and Brooklyn’s extensive lineup versatility

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 08: Caris LeVert #22 of the Brooklyn Nets comes out of the game against the Chicago Bulls in the second half at Barclays Center on March 08, 2020 in 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 Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets: Is Caris LeVert really Brooklyn’s third star?

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 04: Caris LeVert #22, Wilson Chandler #21, Spencer Dinwiddie #26 and DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Brooklyn Nets all watch from the bench as the Nets are losing badly in the fourth quarter in an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies March 4, 2020 at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Grizzlies won 118-79. 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 License agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images)

Nets: NBA Bubble Will Serve as Evaluation Period for Depleted Roster

Brooklyn Nets Sean Marks Kenny Atkinson. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kenny Atkinson and the revitalization of Brooklyn Nets basketball

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 18: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots against Spencer Dinwiddie #8 of the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Barclays Center on January 18, 2020 in 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 Al Bello/Getty Images)

One Major Roster Flaw the Brooklyn Nets Must Address

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 01: Garrett Temple #17 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the Houston Rockets at Barclays Center on November 01, 2019 in 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 Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets: Taurean Prince, Garrett Temple shooting woes hurting team

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 01: Jarrett Allen #31 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts against the Houston Rockets at Barclays Center on November 01, 2019 in 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 Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Why Jarrett Allen’s Defensive Versatility Will Prove Huge Down the Line

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Inside the Brooklyn Nets defensive struggles

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 Nets 2019-2020 Season Preview

Brooklyn Nets Sean Marks. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets: How Sean Marks rebuilt Brooklyn and claimed New York

Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving Kevin Durant (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets: Draft-night trade sets up free-agency splash

Brooklyn Nets D'Angelo Russell. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets 2019 Offseason Preview

Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Brooklyn’s huge offseason may begin with Kyrie Irving

Brooklyn Nets D'Angelo Russell. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets 2018-19 season roundup, awards

Brooklyn Nets Kenny Atkinson. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Brooklyn Nets: Kenny Atkinson needs to get creative for Nets to have a shot