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By Gabe Williams · 1 August 2015

Section: Opinion
Desk: Column
Season: 2015-16
Filed: 1 August 2015
Length: 1838 words, about 9 min

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Bring in a legitimate backup center. As of now, the Nets’ center rotation consists of Brook Lopez and Andrea Bargnani (if you consider him a center). Ironically enough, the type of center they need is similar to what they had in Mason Plumlee: a rebounding, athletic big man that could give Brook Lopez some time to catch his breath on the bench. Without that legitimate back up center, they’d be forced to play Bargnani to relieve Lopez, which wouldn’t turn out well for anybody, except the opposing team.

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The Nets have come a long way out of their financial purgatory, and have relieved themselves of the “old” tag that was associated with their brand. Based on where they started, they’ve made miles of progress, but based on the rate at which the East is improving, they’ve still got some work to do if they want to be considered a threat.

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Add another solid wing defender. Whether it be at point guard, shooting guard, or small forward, another quality wing defender is necessary (especially at point).

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