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The six worst free agent signings in Nets franchise history

By Elaine Blum

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NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 07: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Deron Williams #8 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the New York Knicks at Barclays Center on November 7, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Knicks 110-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 07: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Deron Williams #8 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the New York Knicks at Barclays Center on November 7, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Knicks 110-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

3. Deron Williams

Intrigued by his shooting, cutting and point guard abilities that he had shown before with Utah and New Jersey, the now Brooklyn Nets signed Deron Williams to a five-year $98.8 million contract in the 2012-13 season. That does not sound like a bad deal for a three-time All-Star, but things did not turn out like the Nets had hoped.

Williams played very well in his first season with the Nets, but after that, his numbers dropped continually. By the 2014-15 season, his point average had fallen from 21 to 13 and his assist numbers had dropped as well. While Williams was still a good player, he was plagued by injuries and not living up to his expensive contract. He was supposed to be the Nets’ franchise player, but it slowly became clear to all parties involved that he was not that player anymore. The dream of contention with Williams as their centerpiece died, and it was time to move on.

The 2014-15 season was subsequently and unsurprisingly his last one with the Brooklyn Nets. After playing only three of his five contract seasons, Williams finalized a buyout from the team, costing the Nets plenty of money and another free agent disappointment.

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