Jarrett’s Allen’s third season in the NBA was another step in the right direction.
He averaged his career highs in points, rebounds and assists while remaining an elite rim protector. And he was even better in the bubble as he played a key role when the short-handed Nets held the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. The choice for the first round of 2017 got a vote from the second team for a defensive consideration by the NBA.
But when the Nets opened preseason against the Wizards on Sunday, Allen found himself on the bench and took the backseat of veteran DeAndre Jordan. It remains to be seen if that will be the depth chart when the season kicks off.
“I have not made hard and fast decisions,” said coach Steve Nash about Zoom on Tuesday. “I think we have to stay ready and be fluid, it can change from night to night, I have not made any decisions.”
Allen was the better of the two last year – averaging 1.8 points over Jordan, 0.4 blocks more and 0.4 rebounds less in 4.5 minutes per game – although he was still on the bench when Kenny Atkinson was fired in the middle of the game. season and replaced in the meantime by Jacque Vaughn. Jordan is very close to Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, and at the time of the move last year, ESPN reported that Jordan coming off the bench was a “simmering problem” with certain Nets players.
At the age of 32, Jordan has a distinct experience advantage over Allen, although Allen is the younger and more athletic player.
“If I’m going to start DJing, it’s because he has a long history of being a very good defender,” said Nash. “He’s also a threat that rolls to the basket and sucks in the defense and a vertical threat.
“They are both guys who will play, both bring similar but slightly different personalities to their profile. I like them both and both will play a part for the team. “
Giannis Antetokounmpo is going nowhere, announcing his decision to sign a $ 228.2 million contract extension with the Bucks on Tuesday. It means the Bucks will remain a legitimate title contender for years to come.
“I don’t really want to comment on other teams, but I love it,” said Nash. “They built something great up there in Milwaukee. The fans were going to love having the MVP in their building. They’re a team knocking on the door of a championship, so I think it’s great for that fan base and they’re going to be an incredible team again. “
The Nets has officially announced that Bret Brielmaier will take over as the head coach of the Long Island Nets, their G-League affiliate. He has served as an assistant coach with the Brooklyn Nets for the past four years.