Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal
In some respects, the Nets are at a similar crossroads. Should they stay competitive, or blow up their core?
The difference, of course, is that they don’t have Lillard. This Nets team does not have an offensive centerpiece. Bridges is great, but he can’t carry their attack on his own.
Still, some would suggest that the Nets should go get that centerpiece. Fair, but that’s easier said than done. If the Blazers don’t make Lillard available, the Nets may have limited options on the trade market.
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If so, why not start over? The Nets would likely use this pick to select one of Scoot Henderson or Amen Thompson.
Even though they owe their upcoming first-rounders to the Houston Rockets, they’ll have secured their franchise cornerstone for the future.
Even if the Rockets’ name gets announced in their place in a lottery or two, that’s something.
