Brooklyn Nets: Top 10 moments from 2017-18 NBA season
By Alec Liebsch
5. Caris LeVert gets ice in his veins
Swingman Caris LeVert is one of the most fascinating players on the roster. His versatility knows no bounds, as he can fill any role from point guard to small-ball 4 without hesitation.
Although there was one moment of hesitation from LeVert on March 31: his game-winner vs. the playoff-bound
. With 34 seconds left, LeVert directed Dwayne Wade to the nearest retirement home with a nasty hesi, crossover and floater:
LeVert must have learned a thing or two about ice in his veins from his teammate Russell. Due to the multi-faceted attack that the Nets employ, anyone from Harris to Caris can be the head honcho on any given night. On this night, LeVert made the most of said opportunity against a team currently making the star-studded Philadelphia 76ers nervous.
Alpha scoring option is just one of the myriad of roles LeVert can take on any given night. His ability to do almost anything gives the Nets a bunch of lineup flexibility going forward.
Trading Thaddeus Young for a late first round pick doesn’t sound so bad now, does it?