Is Brook Lopez primed for a big season in 2014?

By Evan Massey | Oct 2, 2014

Dec 20, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The Sixers defeated the Nets 121-120 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

The Brooklyn Nets are going into a very uncertain season in 2014-15, especially due to the age and injury troubles that their best players are facing. Deron Williams has had bad ankles for the past couple of seasons while both Joe Johnson and Kevin Garnett are both aging quickly. Brook Lopez is a player that has been talked about quite a bit lately, and could be the number one option for the Nets on offense.

More from Brooklyn Nets

Lopez has dealt with quite a few injury issues throughout his career, and that was the case last season as well. He did end up playing in and starting 17 regular season games, and averaged 20.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game in those appearances. One of his main issues has been rebounding the ball, but his offensive abilities have grown in a big way since he came into the NBA.

Is Lopez primed to have a big season for the Nets in 2014-15?

He had some encouraging quotes for Nets fans not too long ago about how he feels and the upcoming season.

"“I don’t have any questions about my health. I’m ready to play basketball. I feel great right now. I’m not looking for any restrictions. If they come, it’s not going to be because I said something. It’s going to be from Timmy (trainer Tim Walsh) or from coach [Lionel Hollins]. I’m just looking forward to getting to work.”"

Speaking of new Nets’ head coach Lionel Hollins, he has been known to utilize his big men quite a bit in the past. Back with the Memphis Grizzlies, he ran his offense strictly through the post with both Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol. Lopez has a very similar game to Gasol and is a more potent scorer.

Last season in the 17 games that he played, Lopez shot the ball at a blistering 56.3 percent from the floor. He has great moves in the post and has improved to become a very consistent mid-range shooter. There are not many big men that can defend him completely, and he usually has major advantages on defenders due to his all-around offensive game.

Brooklyn isn’t expected to compete for a championship this season, but they do have the tools to be a solid playoff team. If Lopez is able to come back completely healthy and remain healthy for the entire season, the Nets jut might surprise some people. Lopez is the key to the Nets’ offense this season and he might very well put up career numbers.

More on FanSided.com

New Orleans Pelicans show off new court
Erik Spoelstra: Luol Deng a great fit for Miami Heat
Charlotte Hornets rumors: Gerald Henderson on the trade block?
Los Angeles Lakers to be a player in 2016 free agency?
Paul Pierce signed because of John Wall

Home/Brooklyn Nets