Golden State Warriors: 3 Nets to keep an eye on in season opener

3 Nets to watch as Golden State Warriors welcome Brooklyn for season opener

By Justin Lee | Dec 21, 2020

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 18: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets and Kyrie Irving #11 talk together on the bench during the preseason game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 18, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

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The new Brooklyn Net has been a valuable piece on every team he has been on. During his time in Los Angeles, he was a knockdown shooter who also played a role in being a ball-handler off the bench.

Shamet is someone that a defender can not lose sight of. He is fantastic at running off of screens to create space, which helps his shooting ability. Because of his ability to run off screens, Stephen Curry would be an excellent matchup for him.

Curry also runs off of screens a lot, so one would think he would know how to guard it. At the same time, it may tire Curry out if Shamet gets big-time minutes.

Now with Brooklyn, Shamet’s role will be very similar.

He will be running off of screens to create movement and space for their superstars to work. Look for him to run a lot, and then start shooting when Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and the starters come off the floor.

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He is a threat to watch for in this matchup.

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