What Goran Dragić’s decision to sign with the Nets means for Brooklyn in the short and long term
New York TimesWhen Goran Dragić found out he was going to play for the Phoenix Suns on the night of the 2008 NBA Draft, his first thought was, oh my God, I’m going to play with Steve Nash. The Nets are signing Dragić off the buyout market, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, reuniting Nash with his former understudy. … Bottom line is he’s a great player, and we’re seeing that now.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Steve Nash Dragić played just five games for the Raptors this season before stepping away for personal reasons. Given the uncertainty of Irving’s situation, Dragić’s presence gives Brooklyn insurance at the point guard position, something it’s lacked all season due to Irving’s vaccination status and James Harden’s injuries prior to the trade for Simmons. At full strength, Dragić can run Brooklyn’s reserve offense, perhaps moving Irving or Simmons off the ball or using Durant as the focal point of the offense.
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