After the Nets overachieved their way into a surprising playoff berth last season, they’ve raised their talent level — and the bar.
Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and DeAndre Jordan were added in one surreal swoop on June 30, giving a yeoman’s team sudden star power. But if they plan to win — and with this roster, that’s the mandate — they’re going to have to make sure they don’t forsake Brooklyn grit for Brooklyn glitz.
“Definitely with Kyrie and Kevin, there will be a different fan base — there will be a growing fan base. But that’s hopefully going to be a product of what we put on the court, how our guys play together, how our guys compete,” said general manager Sean Marks, saying they’ll have to win over demanding New Yorkers with their level of their play, not their names.