A few weeks before the resumption, we start to know more about the 5 major of some teams. Among the Nets, a change initiated last year should be repeated: enough to do hell with the Big Apple.
Favorites for the title, the Nets especially hope to avoid injury next year. As often, this will be the key for this team, which did not achieve this goal last season. Kyrie Irving had an ankle during the playoffs, when Kevin Durant and James Harden had problems in the thigh in the regular season.
For Steve Nash and his medical staff, the priority is therefore found. We can obviously count on the Big 3 throughout this exercise, but there will also be load management sometimes. Very important for the Nets, who are confident for the future, as evidenced by Harden’s warning to the rest of the league.
While waiting to find the floors, Brooklyn begins to predict the new changes within its roster. Patty Mills should give a real boost off the bench, while Blake Griffin has agreed to return for a new season. It is precisely the role of the interior that interests us for the rest.
When he arrived in the Big Apple, Griffin was present at the end of the bench. An important role where he quickly shone with his ability to finish towards the circle. He is no longer in his prime, but can definitely help a team towards the title. In the playoffs, he even finished in the starting 5, surrounded by shooters. A version which should continue next year.
As confirmed by The Athletic’s Alex Schiffer, the Nets have reportedly decided to keep Griffin in the Major 5 alongside Durant, Irving and Harden. The 4th player? Joe Harris, one of the best shooters in the league. Suffice to say that it can be very bad for the future:
Blake Griffin is expected to start in the starting 5 alongside the Big 3 and Joe Harris. Nic Claxton is expected to be the first inside to come off the bench, possibly with small ball with Kevin Durant and James Johnson, much like Jeff Green last year.
A very interesting lineup for the Nets, who will have a lot of potential next year. A real advantage, which Steve Nash will have to take advantage of. In the absence of a title, the disappointment will be immense in the Big Apple.
