Brooklyn Nets’ shot-blocking sensation Jarrett Allen has made healthy strides in year two. But in order for the Nets to make a splash in the playoffs, he’ll need to take even bigger strides.
Brooklyn is 30-29 with just 23 games to play and seemingly locked in for the Eastern Conference playoffs. They’ve got a two-game grip on the sixth seed, ahead of the Charlotte Hornets, and a two-and-a-half game lead on the eighth-seeded Detroit Pistons.
Here is a look at Brooklyn’s sophomore big man and just where he needs to improve ahead of the postseason.