Mikal Bridges has been terrific since coming over from Phoenix in the blockbuster trade of superstar Kevin Durant, averaging 25.9 points per game on a shooting split of 49.6/43.9/89.2 over 16 games.
There is often the 'trade bump' ( remember Devin Harris ) and teams do not know how the new players will be utilized so they have a free pass for a few games.
The Nets offense now is somewhat predictable as you point out .....this is up to JV to sort out or the big extension he received may seem very premature.
Seems a time to broaden the rotation not shrink it and keep fresh legs and minds in there to maximize energy and effort and focus.
Perhaps they feel it is too risky but seems more risky to not do this and go into the ( maybe) playoffs tired and not knowing what is possible with this group.
There is often the 'trade bump' ( remember Devin Harris ) and teams do not know how the new players will be utilized so they have a free pass for a few games.
The Nets offense now is somewhat predictable as you point out .....this is up to JV to sort out or the big extension he received may seem very premature.
Seems a time to broaden the rotation not shrink it and keep fresh legs and minds in there to maximize energy and effort and focus.
Perhaps they feel it is too risky but seems more risky to not do this and go into the ( maybe) playoffs tired and not knowing what is possible with this group.