The Brooklyn Nets‘ success this season is due to the decision making of two people. Coach Kenny Atkinson and general manager Sean Marks took on what was a weak roster, flaky fanbase and no first-round draft picks in the country’s most ruthless pro sports market.
When Atkinson and Marks teamed up in Brooklyn, the future looked bleak and hopeless. Nevertheless, they pressed on and built a solid team out of nothing.
The key to continuing this success is nothing more than extending the tenures of Atkinson and Marks in Brooklyn. Looking at what the two did when they came into Brooklyn without first-round draft picks is a clear indication that the sky is the limit now that they have those first-round picks.