Brooklyn Nets: Evaluating Second Unit For Next Season: Part II

Evaluating The Brooklyn Nets Second Unit For Next Season: Part II

Jan 10, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) and Jeremy Lin watch the final second from the bench during second half against Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center. The Atlanta Hawks defeated the Brooklyn Nets 177-97.Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 6, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Sean Kilpatrick (6) drives to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) during the first half at FedExForum. Brooklyn defeated Memphis 122-109. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports /

Sean Kilpatrick: $1,051,245 non-guaranteed for 2017-18

Out of any of the players mentioned in this series, Brooklyn Nets guard Sean Kilpatrick is by far the safest lock. As the first move Marks made when he took over as Nets general manager during the 2015-16 season, Sean Kilpatrick has not disappointed.

The crafty and patient guard averages 13.3 points per game while shooting 41.1 percent from the field.

Kilpatrick’s non-guaranteed deal for next season is sure to be a lock, as it’s only projected to be 1.02 percent of the salary cap for the 2017-18 season. Kilpatrick’s 2017-18 contract is fully guaranteed if not waived before June 30.

With someone that provides tremendous bench depth, Kilpatrick can easily spell Nets guard Jeremy Lin and rookie standout Caris LeVert for minutes. As the Nets continue to improve personnel-wise, Kilpatrick’s role will diminish.

However, his natural knack to score and provide a spark off the bench could be valuable for the Nets moving forward.

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