Shabazz Napier has been just what the Brooklyn Nets wanted him to be when they inked him to a two-year deal this past off-season. He’s been backing up both guard positions and when his number has been called, he’s done well.
Coming off a career year with the Portland Trail Blazers last season, he has not missed a step with Brooklyn this season, nearly matching or exceeding numbers he reached last season in Portland. He’s quietly averaging 7.5 points in 15 minutes per game and shooting what is easily his career best from deep .