The reality is still setting in for long-time fans of the franchise that now is known as the Brooklyn Nets.
Kevin Durant, a former NBA MVP and a player named to the All-NBA first team last season, chose to play … for the Nets. Kyrie Irving, named to the All-NBA second team last season, chose to play … for the Nets.
Two of the top 10 players in the NBA — by definition by their places on the first two All-NBA teams — chose to play for the Nets?