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Brooklyn Nets: 7 free agents to help reach the next level

By Ben Bundy

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 18: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #24 of the Brooklyn Nets walks off the court after being defeated by the Philadelphia 76ers during game three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 18, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 18: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #24 of the Brooklyn Nets walks off the court after being defeated by the Philadelphia 76ers during game three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 18, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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2. Kyrie Irving

Since his arrival in the NBA, the league hasn’t seen many point guards as naturally gifted as Kyrie Irving. However, the same could be said about how frustrating he is too. Irving is without a doubt one of the league’s top twenty players, and there will likely be a handful of teams after him this offseason. None has been more linked to the point guard than Brooklyn.

It almost seems like Brooklyn is the landing spot for Irving, and everyone is just having to wait until July 1st to see it become official. This would be a major win for the Nets as far as talent and experience go, but it would raise a couple of questions as a result.

Firstly, the Russell scenario discussed earlier would have to be dealt with. While Brooklyn has said they like the idea of an Irving/Russell backcourt the two don’t look like they would mesh. Especially due to question number two. How would Irving coexist with another superstar again?

Irving’s time with the Boston Celtics was one of frustration and disappointment. Irving demanded a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers, which landed him in Boston because he wanted to run his own team. This was something he clearly struggled with. So, would Brooklyn be getting the Irving who can coexist with another star, the Irving who can’t get along with another talent, or the Irving who wants to run the show?

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