After All-Star Weekend, the Brooklyn Nets continued to be positive. First signed former All-Star point guard Dragic in the buyout market, followed by Max revealing in an interview that Simmons and Durant will return soon.
And just today, according to US media reports, New York Mayor Eric Adams recently said that he is considering canceling the policy of compulsory vaccination, and is expected to make a final decision in the next few days. This means that Irving, who has been ridiculed by the outside world as a "part-time player", will usher in the opportunity to turn positive and become a full-time player.
As a popular title race at the beginning of the season, the Nets' performance this season has been somewhat disappointing, and so far the record of 31 wins and 28 losses can only be ranked eighth in the East. Durant remained healthy at the start of the season, they were once in the top three in the East, but as the season progressed, the team's record declined all the way, especially in the 14 games before All-Star Weekend, they lost a full 12 games.
The Nets' decline in record is due to a number of reasons, such as Durant's injury, Harden's ups and downs, and the discordant environment in the locker room... But the biggest impact is undoubtedly Irving, the 7-time All-Star point guard who has been reluctant to get vaccinated out of faith considerations, and according to the previous epidemic regulations in New York City, he cannot play at home.
He has played only 14 games for the Nets this season, averaging 24.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game, shooting 45.2% from the field, 36.8% from three-point range, and averaging 2.5 three-pointers per game. For any team, the lack of such a good commando is an irreparable loss. In addition, Irving's in and out of the lineup also affected the overall tactical arrangement of the team, and the lineup was constantly changing, making the team unable to form a good chemical reaction for a long time.
However, with the change of New York City's epidemic prevention policy, coupled with the comeback of Durant and Simmons, I believe the team will soon be on the right track, considering that they still have more than 20 games, which is enough for them to run into the lineup, with a better record ranking and better form to meet the playoffs and impact the championship.