Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal 

On the Nets’ end, this deal has as much to do with Ben Simmons as it does Vucevic himself. They’re in dire need of a stretch big man. 

Hopefully, Vucevic still is one. It’s worth noting that his three-point accuracy nosedived in 2021-22. We’re willing to chalk that up to noise. Three-point efficiency has a way of waxing and waning. 

With that said, even if Vooch’s percentages stay in the gutter, he’ll have a functional use for this team. Putting a big man who defenses even need to cover alongside Simmons will maximize his game. 

No, Vucevic is not a strong defensive big. Luckily, the Nets have Nic Claxton to sub in for moments when that’s a priority. On the other hand, good luck stopping this offense with floor-spacing at the 5.

We’ve devoted so many words to the Vucevic/Simmons pairing here that we’ve neglected to mention that Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are on the team. 

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That sounds like a recipe for an NBA championship – as long as every one is available, of course.