Even though Kevin Durant thinks the era of the Big 3 is over, some feel the Brooklyn Nets will still try to add a third star this offseason.
Spencer Dinwiddie — who had an All-Star worthy 2019-20 campaign — would argue the Nets already have a third star in Caris LeVert, who was named NBA All-Seeding Games Second Team.
Well, Greg Schwartz of Bleacher Report feels the Nets “should probably begin the season with LeVert and Dinwiddie,” but he also recognizes “going on a star search now may be too tempting to pass up” — which could rob both guards of taking part in the Durant-Kyrie Irving-Steve Nash era in Brooklyn.
Schwartz has the Nets trading Dinwiddie, LeVert and both of their 2020 picks (No. 19 and 55) to Indiana for star guard Victor Oladipo, along with fellow Pacers guard T.J. McConnell:
Oladipo would fit nicely between the two All-Stars, a two-way shooting guard capable of playing on or off the ball. … [He] would get a tremendous number of open looks with defenses focusing on Durant. If Irving or Durant were to miss time due to injury, the 28-year-old would be perfectly capable of carrying an offense at times, as well.
Oladipo is a great player. He makes a significant impact on both ends of the floor.
If not for his injury early in 2019, the Pacers might’ve had a deeper postseason run last year and in the Disney bubble.
Any team would be lucky to add Oladipo at full strength.
But, Durant and Irving are going to have a say in any move made. If Durant truly thinks the era of the Big 3 is at an end — and he likes LeVert as much as he says — then there’s no way Brooklyn makes this move.
Also, as much as Oladipo could be an improvement from LeVert if his injury is no longer an issue, Dinwiddie to McConnell is a step backward. Even in a smaller role, Dinwiddie is among the best backup point guards in the league — and someone who can help close games.