With so many players looking to have big years, that also means the Nets have no shortage of players who can go off on a given night and give the team a significant boost. While individual performances aren\u2019t the goal for Brooklyn when it steps on the floor, it certainly wouldn\u2019t hurt their cause.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Julius Randle<\/a> and Michael Porter Jr. <\/a>could each be looking to tip off All-Star campaigns while potentially leading Brooklyn back to the postseason. Mikel Brown Jr. could start the year by throwing his name into the Rookie of the Year race, and other young guys like Egor Demin could showcase how they\u2019ve developed over the offseason.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ultimately, there\u2019s no shortage of ways in which the Nets could make a statement to begin the year. Of course, should any of those individual efforts occur, the Nets would need to finish the deal by getting a win.\u00a0<\/p>\n Sure, the Nets might get more eyes on them in live action with a close game, but putting together a big win to open the year could be the best way to get folks to pay attention to what might be brewing in Brooklyn. Still, it\u2019s important to remember that opening night is only one game of 82.<\/p>\n It counts all the same on Wednesday regardless of whether the Nets win or lose, but there\u2019s still a lot of value in making a statement the first time they step on the floor. <\/p>\n
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