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The Brooklyn Nets have a bright future with new leaders general manager Sean Marks and head coach Kenny Atkinson ready to undertake this huge rebuilding effort. Depending on how things shake out, Marks and Atkinson could have as much as $42 million in cap room this summer.
This is the ideal starting five they’d like to build for the Nets in 2016-17.
Center — Brook Lopez
Credit: Getty ImagesCenter — Brook Lopez
Brook Lopez was healthy for the second straight season in 2015-16, and had his best offensive output since his All-Star season in 2012-13. There were rumors that he would be traded at the deadline, but Marks and Atkinson remain committed to Lopez.
Power Forward — Thaddeus Young
Credit: Getty ImagesPower Forward — Thaddeus Young
Thaddeus Young had the best season of his career in 2015-16, doing a little bit of everything. He was first on the team in rebounds and steals, second in scoring and third in PER. Young is a vital part of the future in Brooklyn.
Small Forward — Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
Credit: Getty ImagesSmall Forward — Rondae Hollis-Jefferson
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was unfortunately limited to 29 games due to injury, but when he played he showed flashes of what the Nets are hoping for. Hollis-Jefferson was easily the team's best defensive player and most promising young star.
Shooting Guard — DeMar DeRozan
Credit: Getty ImagesShooting Guard — DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan has received criticism that he isn't a max player due to a lack of three-point shooting (28.3 percent for his career) and poor defense. Despite his shortcomings, the Nets need an elite scorer and should be willing to overpay for one.
Point Guard — Jeremy Lin
Credit: Getty ImagesPoint Guard — Jeremy Lin
Atkinson was an assistant coach with the New York Knicks during Linsanity. Lin credits the new Nets coach with helping him in New York, so it seems like a natural fit.
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