There’s always a risk to making snap judgments based on NBA preseason games.
A year ago I was sure the Nets would elevate journeyman center Jerome Jordan over Mason Plumlee on their depth chart. Wasn’t it obvious that Jordan was significantly better, especially after his 17-point performance in an exhibition loss to Boston?
No, he wasn’t.
Still, it’s not always easy to train your mind to ignore certain signs — both good and bad — that you observe in these meaningless competitions.
Particularly when they’re your first impressions. Since the Nets did not televise their first three preseason contests, Wednesday night’s encounter with the Celtics at Barclays Center was my first glimpse at the 2015-16 version.