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Aaron Gordon – Brooklyn Nets
Orlando Magic forward, Aaron Gordon, has become much more than the player who dunked over Stuff the Magic Dragon in the Slam Dunk contest; he’s now a complete player. Whether it be his ability to sky above the rim, finish inside, take defenders off the dribble, or defend players out on the perimeter, Gordon is a well-rounded player. That skill set would bode well with the Brooklyn Nets.
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Last season was, by far, the most impressive season of Gordon’s career. Averaging a career-high 17.6 and 7.9 rebounds, as well as 2.3 assists and one steal per game, he made his presence felt on both ends. The Nets don’t have a player who’s a bonafide All-Star or close it (at least not yet), but they do have a number of intriguing, young players.
With D’Angelo Russell, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, Spencer Dinwiddie, Caris LeVert, and soon-to-be second-year center Jarrett Allen, among others, in place, head coach Kenny Atkinson has a number of gritty, crafty players at his disposal. Incorporate the likes of Gordon into their rotation, alongside Allen inside, and the Nets will be inching closer to being a playoff contender.
Gordon has the potential to grow into an All-Star player, and he can make the Nets a more exciting, athletic team. Now, will the Magic match a max offer sheet for Gordon? They may very well do so, but there’s only one way to find out if they truly will, and even if Orlando matches such a deal, the Nets will still have a boatload of cap space for the summer of 2019.