The Brooklyn Nets decided to trade Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks, signaling a major rebuild for the 2024-25 season.
Rebuilding Strategy
By trading Bridges, the Nets aimed to gather valuable future first-round picks. This move showed they were focusing on long-term growth rather than trying to win right away. But things took an unexpected turn when their starting guards, Dennis Schroder and Cam Thomas, started playing exceptionally well.
one of three teams in the NBA with two players averaging 24+ points per game ๐ค
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets)
Unexpected Performance
Brooklyn isn’t just an easy team to beat; they’re actually putting up a fight. After losing their first two games against Atlanta and Orlando, they bounced back with wins over Milwaukee and Memphis. They even pushed Denver into overtime before losing. Schroder has been outstanding, proving he can compete with top point guards in the league.
Fans love seeing players prove doubters wrong.
Schroder led the charge against Milwaukee by holding Damian Lillard to poor shooting while scoring 29 points himself. He also outperformed Jamal Murray and Ja Morant in subsequent games. For this season, he’s averaging 24.6 points and 8.2 assists per game while shooting impressively from three-point range.
6 threes for Dennis Schrรถder ๐ฅ@BrooklynNets 101@memgrizz 95
4Q on NBA League Pass:
— NBA (@NBA)
Offensive Growth
Schroder’s improved three-point shooting has made him more aggressive in attacking the basket. He’s among the top players in drives per game and finishes them at a high rate. Meanwhile, his teammate Cam Thomas is scoring 27.4 points per game with a versatile offensive style that keeps defenders guessing.
Thomas is taking smarter shots this year by attempting more threes and fewer mid-range jumpers.
YESSIR @24_camthomas
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets)
Future Prospects
Thomas has increased his drives per game significantly compared to last season and excels in pick-and-roll situations as well. Both Schroder and Thomas have become attractive options for other teams due to their strong performances and affordable contracts.
For now, fans can enjoy watching this dynamic duo as they keep surprising everyone with their grit and determination on the court!
