When the Sean Marks-led Brooklyn Net front office drafted Caris LeVert in June, 2016, many were surprised – some pissed off.
Little was known of the Michigan-alum, or the great interest Brooklyn had in him, first trading their second best player, Thaddeus Young to get the 20th pick, then risking the pick on LeVert, who was projected as a late second rounder because of an extensive injury history in college, highlighted by multiple foot surgeries.
Marks was all-in. Kenny Atkinson was a little resistant at first, but quickly joined.