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

By Christopher Lavinio

Dec 30, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson holds the ball on the bench against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 118-95. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson holds the ball on the bench against the Washington Wizards in the third quarter at Verizon Center. The Wizards won 118-95. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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February 25, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) dribbles the basketball against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Nets 112-95. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Spencer Dinwiddie: $1,524,305 non-guaranteed for 2017-18

Spencer Dinwiddie has been on the radar of many Nets fans, as his length and athleticism was the primary reason Atkinson was committed to him over undrafted free agent Yogi Ferrell.

Many fans are the time were upset over Yogi’s small sample size of great play with the Dallas Mavericks, having nine three-pointers in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers back in February.

But, as time passed, Yogi regressed and Dinwiddie’s production with the Nets second unit caught the eye of Nets fans.

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I recently detailed why Dinwiddie was the right choice for the Nets over Ferrell in a piece earlier this month, noting he’s continuing to improve his overall game, improving his outside shot in Atkinson’s motion offense.

"“He’s steadily getting better,” Brooklyn Nets coach Kenny Atkinson said when speaking about his 6′ 6″ guard. “He played pretty well before the All-Star break, started shooting it better and getting to the rim. We like his defense. He’s been a pleasant surprise, quite honestly. We’re looking forward to seeing more of the same.”"

So, what does this mean for Dinwiddie’s future with the Nets? His $1.5 million non-guaranteed deal seems like quite a steal for the Nets, who are looking to having approximately $30 million in cap space this summer.

Dinwiddie seems to have a solid grasp on this ever-evolving Nets second unit, beginning to improve his vision in the offense and be more assertive going to the basket.

Dinwiddie seems to play well alongside Nets rookie Isaiah Whitehead as well, whose recent move to the off-guard has proved more efficient for the unit.

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While the Nets sure need to get more backcourt depth, after exploiting their lack of depth after Jeremy Lin’s hamstring injury, Dinwiddie seems to be another D-League find that can make his way into the rotation next season.

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