Brooklyn Nets: Complete 2018 offseason grades

Re-signing Joe Harris

After having season-ending foot surgery in 2016, the Cleveland Cavaliers traded shooting guard Joe Harris to the Orlando Magic. He was waived a week later, and after two unsuccessful seasons in Cleveland, it was a possibility that his career in the NBA was over. Luckily for him, Marks and the Brooklyn Nets were willing to take a chance on an unproven player.

Signing with the Nets in the summer of 2016, his production his first season was mediocre. However, he had a breakthrough season last year. With career highs in games and minutes played, he also had a career-best 10.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. Last season was also his best shooting year in the NBA, as he shot 49.1 percent from the field, and an impressive 41.9 percent from beyond the arc.

Not only did Harris earn his way into the Nets’ rotation, he was also rewarded by Marks with his new contract. He re-signed with Brooklyn for two years and $16 million. Though that type of deal is decent for a player of his caliber, Harris could’ve received more money with another franchise, per the NY Post:

"“You get a guy like Joe who could’ve gone elsewhere for more money,” Marks said. “That makes us feel special that a guy is saying I appreciate what you guys have done, but I want to come back here and help you build this, not give up on Brooklyn. He’s here and he wants to be a part of it.”"

More importantly, Harris fits in with the culture of the team. Players on the team regard him as the best teammate, and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson stated, “He works as hard as any teammate I’ve ever had.”

Though his numbers aren’t eye-popping, he showed great improvement late last season. He ranked second in 3-point shooting after Jan. 1, and was first in the NBA after the All-Star break. If he can continue to improve next season, he may have finally found a consistent spot on an NBA roster.

Grade: A+