Can The Brooklyn Nets Contend for a Playoff Spot? | Page 2 of 5

Sign another point guard. Although the buyout of Deron Williams’ contract did wonders for the Nets’ financial woes, it does leave a gaping hole at the point guard position. Even in his worst stretches, Williams was a threat to explode on any given night; for example, in game four of the playoffs this season, Deron Williams turned on against the Hawks.  Jarrett Jack will (assumedly) be the primary ball-handler for the Nets next season. As DWill’s backup, Jack averaged 12 points and 4.7 assists. Solid, but not starter quality. Clearly, this will need to be a team effort at the point guard position. The Nets brought in Larkin, who is a young, quick point guard with the ability to cut in either direction in a hurry. In his sophomore year, playing with the New York Knicks, Larkin averaged 6.2 points and 3 assists. Again, the numbers don’t blow you away, but he could definitely provide a good change of pace for teams that have grown familiar with guarding Jack over the course of a game. Nets Coach Lionel Hollins is on the record saying that Brooklyn needs another point guard. I am in full agreement.