The Nets have been in flux all season; 43 different starting lineups is just the tip of the iceberg. As players have come and gone and fallen into and out of the rotation, the sort of cohesion that generally makes for playoff success has been fleeting. Now, as the team gears up for the Celtics, fans are wondering whether and how it will all come together.
For Steve Nash and his staff, one priority is simply to get the best players on the court. If and when Ben Simmons is ready to go, he will go, even if that requires considerable learning-by-doing for everyone involved.