On February 22, Beijing time, according to NBA celebrity Shams, the Nets will cut Jervan Carter and sign Dragic. This news surprised many fans, after all, Dragic did not lack home, including the Warriors, bucks have been exposed to have interest in him, and whether from the team configuration or the prospect of championship competition, the Nets seem to be inferior, the Warriors and Bucks should be better choices. So in this case, why can the Nets still grab Dragic? 3 reasons or the key to it.
First, the Nets' state improved after trading Harden, and there is still hope for the championship. After trading Harden, the Nets achieved a record of 2 wins and 1 loss, and in these 3 games, none of the Nets' new big three were on the nets. Curry Jr. and Drummond are quickly integrated into the new team, and veterans such as Aldridge and Griffin have also picked up, and once the Big Three returns, the Nets are clearly still a team with the strength to compete for the championship.
For Dragic, a veteran at the end of his career, his goal is definitely to compete for the championship, and although the Nets have a temporary poor record, they have not lost the hope of winning the championship, which is the primary reason for his choice of the Nets.
Second, Dragic can have a stable playing time at the Nets, and even expect to play a start at home. Whether it is the Warriors or bucks, there is a high probability that Dragic can only play on the bench, and the playing time may not be guaranteed.
But the Nets are different, because Irving can not play in the home game, so Dragic at home, can even become the No. 1 starter, so that his playing time and team positioning can be fully guaranteed, but also conducive to him at the end of the season, on the next contract to get a better price.
Third, Nash, the Nets' head coach, was a teammate with Dragic during his playing days. When playing for the Suns, Dragic played Nash as a substitute for 190 games, and the two agents are also the same person, and this personal relationship is also an important reason why the Nets can get Dragic.
So Dragic's joining the Nets may come as a surprise at first glance, but when you think about it, it's entirely reasonable. And what role he can play in the Nets, whether he can help the Nets usher in a new life, fans can also wait and see.