Lonnie Walker IV is pleased with the Brooklyn Nets' new additions

“It was great. You know, I think we’re very optimistic, very happy with what we got. Dennis is a great guy. I was lucky to play with him last year, he brings that defensive edge and just being a great point guard and a leader,” Lonnie said about the Nets’ recent acquisitions after practice. 

“KBD, I’ve known way back since the Spurs. The bond and the characteristics and personalities we brought to the court are just really good.”

The chemistry between Lonnie and Dennis is superb

With the experience of playing with each other in Los Angeles, Walker and Schroder have readymade chemistry. That is important for the Nets since they need continuity from the bench. A bench backcourt of Lonnie and Schroder makes sense because they have a scorer-playmaker dynamic.

Pair the duo with Dorian Finney-Smith and Day’Ron Sharpe, making Brooklyn one of the best benches in the league. Brooklyn is a deep team that most fans don’t realize because the players have struggled with injuries for most of the season.

Keita is a potential contributor for Brooklyn

Most fans don’t realize the value of having an energetic player in a team. Bates-Diop is one of those hustle players who could make a difference by fighting for a 50-50 ball or getting an offensive rebound for another opportunity to score.

The Nets need a lengthy player who could play any frontcourt position, and KBD fits the bill. Of course, his minutes will clash against DFS or Trendon Watford, but the more, the merrier for Coach Jacque Vaughn.

General manager Sean Marks did a great job at smoothening the edges of the Brooklyn lineup because the team is getting healthier, spelling trouble for the Nets’ opponents for the rest of the season. Do not be surprised if Brooklyn mounts a comeback and battles for a spot in the Playoffs.