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Brooklyn Nets: Grading The Offseason

By Gerald Bourguet

Apr 1, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) high fives small forward Thaddeus Young (30) after hitting the go-ahead shot against the New York Knicks with two second left during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. The Nets defeated the Knicks 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) high fives small forward Thaddeus Young (30) after hitting the go-ahead shot against the New York Knicks with two second left during the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. The Nets defeated the Knicks 100-98. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 20, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Donald Sloan (15) during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

Signing Sloan

Shane Larkin might represent the sexier option at backup point guard due to his upside, but if the Nets want a steadier hand behind Jarrett Jack to start the season, they may go with Donald Sloan, who put up good numbers in an expanded role for the Indiana Pacers last season.

In 53 games and 21 starts, Sloan averaged 7.4 points and 3.6 assists in 20.9 minutes per game. However, he shot less than 41 percent from the field and just over 31 percent from three-point territory, which is why it wouldn’t be a surprise for Larkin to get his chance behind Jack.

This deal doesn’t hurt the Nets in any way, since it’s a partially guaranteed one worth the veteran’s minimum. Sloan will more than likely be competing with Ryan Boatright, an undrafted rookie on a partially guaranteed deal, for the third point guard spot.

Grade: C

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