 The Nets seem to be set up with an extremely talented Corps of Veterans surrounded by a young talent developed by the organization. They also have seasoned veterans on their coaching staff who have been through the wars against some of the best teams. This league has offered up in its history. Add in two of the top players in the league that are coming in healthy to the 2021 campaign and all of the struggling, all of the rebuilding has led to this Nets fans. It's all lining up to be the perfect storm in the borough of Brooklyn. The Nets are set up for success on paper, but nothing is certain, as we all know. Well, that is besides death and taxes, of course. There are always questions before the season that can't be answered. No one has a crystal ball, like will Kevin Durant be pre-injury Kevin Durant? Will the Nets stay healthy enough to get through the season? How will Steve Nash perform as head coach and so on and so on? One question though can be answered. While we don't know what Steve Nash will bring to the table as a head coach, we do know, however, what lead assistant Mike Dantoni brings to the table. Sixteen years of head coaching experience, 672 career wins, 10 playoff appearances, two coach of the year awards. And within that time, he coached Nash and the Nets new player development assistant, Amari Stadamire. And speaking of Stadamire, we all know what the 2003 NBA Rookie of the Year brought to the table throughout his career on the floor. Now, imagine if you will for a second Nets fans. That knowledge being mind melded to the budding talent of Jared Allen. We have seen growth from the fro in each successive year of his brief three year journey so far in the NBA. Think about what coupling Stadamire to Big J would mean. Thinking about it should make you absolutely giddy. Hearing with some people who cover the league for their life's blood may multiply that giddiness exponentially. Take, for example, our own Frank Isola, who covered Stadamire while he was with the Nicks. We reached out to him recently and he said this of the pairing, quote, Jared Allen already has an incredible work ethic, which will only be reinforced by Amari, who overcame a devastating knee injury and a detached retina to become one of the most efficient scores in the league. Amari will certainly help Allen's low post game. Amari is a pro and this is a smart move by Steve Nash. Our Sarah Kustak also provided some prescient points saying we've witnessed a steady growth from Jared Allen since coming into the league and the opportunity to work with Amari on a daily basis should undoubtedly accelerate that. We all know the extreme athleticism and explosiveness that Amari possessed. But what Sarah thinks about is the ferocity he brought. She says something we've seen in Jared as well. Match that with timing, technical aspects and creativity that he was able to capitalize on in the pick and roll with Steve Nash. That view and perspective will be immensely valuable for a young player like Jared as he continues to add more versatility and multiple dimensions to his strong game. I and Eagle echoed those comments from Kustak saying Amari's vast experience will be a huge asset for Jared Allen. Everything Jared is facing in year four, Amari has been through. And then some coach Stautemire, Ion says, established himself as a premier pick and roll player early in his career and became a powerful force on the inside injuries and age forced him to pivot and become more efficient in his approach. That insight is invaluable for a still developing talent like Allen. I see him soaking it up like a sponge and picking up tips that could bring his game to another level in the six years. The Dantoni, Nash Amari triumphant were together in the desert. They made five trips to the playoffs, three trips to the Western finals, but kept running into familiar roadblocks in the San Antonio Spurs, the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers. And four of those five times, the Suns made the postseason. The team that beat Phoenix went on to win the NBA title. Now, all in Brooklyn, those same three men will be looking to lead this exciting young Nets team to a championship as the team gets set for a must watch NBA season in the Big Apple. Don't forget, if you want more on your Brooklyn Nets, check your local listings on Yes for Nets Hot Stove and one on one with Steve Nash. Plus, the Nets only two preseason games on December 13th and December 18th. And as always, you can catch all the content your heart desires on YesNetwork.com.