Allen de Jarrett’s third season in the NBA was one more step in the right direction.
He averaged his career highs in points, rebounds and assists, though he continued to be an elite edge protector. And he was even better in the bubble, as he played a key role when the shortened Nets took the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. The 2017 first-round pick received a second-team vote for NBA defensive consideration.
Still, when the Nets opened the preseason Sunday against the Wizards, Allen found himself on the bench, securing a back seat to veteran DeAndre Jordan. It remains to be seen if this will be the depth chart when the season begins.
“I haven’t made quick, tough decisions,” coach Steve Nash said of Zoom on Tuesday. “I think we have to be prepared and be fluid, night after night could change. I haven’t made any decisions.”
Allen was the better of the two last year (averaging 1.8 points more than Jordan, 0.4 more blocks and 0.4 fewer rebounds in 4.5 more minutes per game), though was still on the bench when Kenny Atkinson was fired from the center of the game. season and provisionally replaced by Jacque Vaughn. Jordan is very close to Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, and at the time of the change last year, ESPN reported that Jordan’s bench exit was a “slow fire problem” with some Nets players.
At 32, Jordan has a decided experience in Allen, even though Allen is the youngest and most athletic player.
“If I’m going to start being a DJ, it’s because he’s had a long history of being a very good advocate himself,” Nash said. “It is also a threat that throws towards the basket and sucks the defense and a vertical threat.
“Both are boys who will play, both bring similar personalities but slightly different to their profile. I like both of them and they will both play a role for the team. “
Giannis Antetokounmpo will go nowhere, announcing his decision to sign a $ 228.2 million contract extension on Tuesday with the Bucks. It means the Bucks will continue to be a legitimate candidate for the title in the coming years.
“I don’t want to comment on other teams, but I think it’s fantastic,” Nash said. “They built something fantastic there in Milwaukee. Fans loved having the MVP in their building. They are a team that is knocking on the door of a championship, so I think it is fantastic for this fan base and they will be an amazing team again ”.
The Nets have officially announced that Bret Brielmaier will take over as head coach of the Long Island Nets, his League G subsidiary. For the past four years, he has been assistant coach of the Brooklyn Nets.