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5 Reasons the Brooklyn Nets won’t be the worst NBA team

By Jonathan Griggs

Apr 19, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) and center Brook Lopez (11) react after a basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Nets 99-92. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 19, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) and center Brook Lopez (11) react after a basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Nets 99-92. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 17, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson directs his team on the court during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson directs his team on the court during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

1.)  Good Vibes

Since their move from the Garden State to Brooklyn, there seemed to be a dark cloud hovering above the Barclays Center. Was it the basketball gods simply punishing them for trying selling their future (and souls) in a quest to win a title?

Whatever the case may be, there’s a positive aura circulating around the organization now with a new general manager, head coach, and cast of characters who seem to be a good fit in terms of chemistry. Marks has made it clear that his vision is to rebuild the Brooklyn franchise the right way, starting with culture and a commitment to player development.

Under Lionel Hollins there was a negativity omnipresent during the games and when speaking to the media. Once dismissed midseason and replaced by interim Tony Brown, the Nets appeared to play looser and with a more spirited attitude. Now with Atkinson, Brooklyn has a leader who understands the situation the team is in and has brought nothing but an optimistic mindset. The Nets will lose their fair share of games, but it seems unlikely they will be quick to let go of the rope compared to years past.

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There’s something to be said about good energy in team sports. Talent is one thing but chemistry is another, just look at the Houston Rockets from a season ago. Looking up and down the roster you will see a nice blend of established players in their physical primes (Lopez and Lin) along with younger talents ready to take the next step (Bogdanovic and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson). There are also players fighting to survive in the league (Harris, Kilpatrick, Hamilton, and Anthony Bennett), and older veterans willing to serve as mentors (Scola, Foye, and Greivis Vasquez).

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