It may only be the preseason where most teams are using their stars sparingly to avoid injuries and give aspiring players a chance to make the final roster. The Brooklyn Nets are using a different approach, assessing who best fits the system that Kenny Atkinson wants to employ and Jeremy Lin has been leading the way..
It hardly comes as a surprise to see Jeremy Lin making a difference. Using a plus-minus indicator, statistics show that the Nets can perform well if the American-Asian does too. Seeing they hype and what he is capable of, it hardly comes as a surprise.
Jeremy Lin needs consistency
What is not shown in the stats is how Jeremy Lin will come out each night for the Nets. Lin has been criticized for his consistency the past years and it looks like Brooklyn will be suffering the same ordeal.
If Jeremy Lin turns in a masterful performance, the chances of the Nets winning is pretty high. At least that is what the statistics show for the Nets in their games against the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics according to ESPN. Of the two, Lin carved out a good performance against the Pistons when he finished with 21 points and just two turnovers in 17 minutes of action.
Jeremy Lin has expanded his game
Jeremy Lin has been known to be a scorer though his game may have just expanded a bit as seen in the preseason. He proved he doesn’t need to have the ball in hands to make a difference, dishing and facilitating that gets the other Nets players involved, Nothin But Nets reported.
This offers an entirely new dimension to Jeremy Lin’s game and could be a privilege that Atkinson can put to good use. With other players involved, he commands a team that can function as a unit and potentially spring some surprises. But will it be enough to at least sang one of the post-season slots in the 2016-17 NBA season?
