Today, the Brooklyn Nets announced a peaceful breakup between the team and forward Paul Millsap and that the two sides will work together to find a new team for Millsap.
Millsap, who is 37 months away, joined the Nets last summer with a veteran base salary and is looking forward to playing the role of a backup center. Millsap can provide excellent defense and rim protection, as well as a certain range. However, this season the Nets have not been smooth, and Millsap has only played 21 games so far, averaging 11 minutes per game. He has only made two appearances in his last 17 games.
Earlier today, Millsap also spoke in an interview about his separation from the Nets. "From the first training session, I knew I shouldn't be here. Durant repeatedly said I played like a '6'8 Cristiano Felicio'. I really want to retire right away, but I'm sure I'll find a new team. ”
Felicio, who played in the NBA in 2015-21 and spent six seasons in his career at the Bulls, played only 252 games in total, averaging 4.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.
Limited by age, Millsap's pace has been slow. The Nets have a large number of people inside, young clarkston and Sharp are full-time centers, veterans Ard and Griffin can play small-ball centers, leaving Millsap with few opportunities, which is also the main reason why he chose to leave.