3 strengths of the Brooklyn Nets that could be key to their success in the 2021-22 NBA season

#2 Cam Thomas

Cam Thomas is interviewed after being drafted by the Brooklyn Nets.

Shocking, right? But it would be abominable not to commend the youngster on how exceptional he has been for the Brooklyn Nets. Cam Thomas was selected with the 27th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft by the Nets, and is a testament to how stacked the 2021 draft class was.

Depth was a significant issue for the Brooklyn Nets in the 2020-21 season. It seemed as though the team could not get any production outside their big 3. That was especially the case in the playoffs, as Durant needed to play all 48 minutes in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. While they won that game, they eventually lost the series.

Injuries to Harden and Kyrie Irving played a significant role in the Brooklyn Nets' semi-finals loss. The team found it difficult to get on the score sheet, especially Joe Harris, who lost his shooting touch from range.

The Brooklyn Nets have made moves to improve their bench production, and have done a decent job at that. While Patty Mills should be the go-to sixth man, Thomas might be the most impactful for the Nets.

The LSU product has been sensational since donning a Brooklyn Nets jersey. His performances in the 2021 NBA Summer League earned him the tournament's co-MVP award. So far this preseason, he has recorded awe-inspiring performances worthy of highlight reels.

Cam Thomas might be the most surprising player in the 2021-22 NBA season based on what we've seen so far from the youngster. The Brooklyn Nets have options, and Thomas is definitely high on the list.

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#3 The Brooklyn Nets have several scoring options

Patty Mills (#8) of the Brooklyn Nets

Scoring was not exactly a problem for the Brooklyn Nets, but they have brought in elite scorers to improve their squad, especially their bench. While many are focused on the threat the big three possess, Joe Harris is definitely worthy of a mention. The sharpshooter led the league in three-point shooting, averaging 47.5% on 6.4 attempts.

Nevertheless, the Brooklyn Nets went after Mills during free agency. He was sensational for the San Antonio Spurs as a rotation player, and balled out at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, leading Team Australia to a silver medal over Luka Doncic's Slovenian national team. The rookie could also play significant minutes after he proved his prowess as a dependable scorer.