It's early—five games into the season early—but the early returns on this new look Brooklyn Nets team are good. The measuring stick for "good" is relative to the fact that the Nets have the second lowest payroll in the NBA and were expected by many to win less than 20 games this season. However, Brooklyn has jumped out to two wins in their first five contests and have been competitive in three of its four losses, a testament to their ability to play hard despite being overpowered by talent.
One player that has exceeded expectations throughout the first two weeks of the season has been Sean Kilpatrick .