Brooklyn Nets forward Darius Bazley comes into training camp with a chance to make his way into the rotation as one of the players who could step in if Nic Claxton and/or Day’Ron Sharpe are in foul trouble or are unable to play for some reason.
Bazley spent a good portion of his four seasons in the league as a big man off the bench who can offer a change of pace to who the starter is due to his unique combination of athleticism and versatility on the floor. Bazley is less of a plodding big man and more of a player who brings size while being able to hold his own on the perimeter.
When Bazley signed with Brooklyn this summer, it was a sign that the Nets were heading in the direction of youth and athleticism. With training camp one week away from now, here are three goals for Bazley to achieve if he wants to make an impact for the Nets this season: