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Brooklyn Nets: 2016 Offseason Grades

By Gerald Bourguet

Apr 8, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) goes up for a shot against Brooklyn Nets guard Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) during the first half at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 8, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Jeremy Lin (7) goes up for a shot against Brooklyn Nets guard Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) during the first half at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 10, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Utah Jazz forward Trevor Booker (33) in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Book It: Booker

On a two-year, $18.5 million agreement, the Nets added a useful veteran to their ranks in Trevor Booker. Not only was Booker overlooked by casual fans during his time with the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz, but his purpose in Brooklyn will be two-fold.

For starters, Booker is a hard worker who will set a good example for the Nets’ suddenly expanding nucleus of youngsters, including Hollis-Jefferson, McCullough, LeVert and Whitehead. As a six-year veteran in this league, the 28-year-old Booker knows how to rebound and defend with a competitive fire that will be infectious for the younger players.

There’s also what he actually brings to the court, mentioned briefly already: defending, rebounding and being able to switch screens as a 6’8″ power forward.

Though he only averaged 5.9 points and 5.7 rebounds in 20.7 minutes per game last season, Booker may be in contention for heavy minutes at the 4 on a Nets team without many options in the frontcourt.

At about $9 million a season, this is sneaky good value for the Nets. Any team even considering starting Trevor Booker probably is not in a good place, but since we already know what to expect from Brooklyn next year, this is a smart acquisition all-around.

Grade: B+

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