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Brooklyn Nets' Depth Shines Amidst Injuries: Dinwiddie Optimistic for a Healthy Comeback
Despite the setbacks caused by unforeseen injuries, leading to a challenging turn of events, the Brooklyn Nets remain thankful that they can still be able to withstand the storm of competition to start the season.
From this, one obvious reason for their unwavering poise and composure is because of the splendid and well-rounded depth they proudly possess.
Upon the relieving conclusion of their embattled and dramatic chapter with both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the Nets managed to mold a dynamic, versatile squad from last season. Thankfully enough, they managed to carry the majority of their pieces from last year which are deemed critical in their pursuit of this 2023-24 campaign with an improved competitive sense.
Depth is the key
For Spencer Dinwiddie, it has been an absolute blessing that they can still continue their forward movement despite being short-handed. Nevertheless, he is looking forward to seeing his squad in full force once again.
Brooklyn might be at the 10th spot of the Eastern Conference with an 8-8 record, but the veteran point guard stands optimistic about the soon emergence that they can get once the team is finally healthy.
“Yeah, I mean JV’s been preaching depth since the beginning. We have a bunch of guys. You know, we still got CT [Thomas] out. Cam [Johnson] left the game kind of early,” Dinwiddie said. “But just across the board … we’ve got a bunch of guys that can really play well and be impactful. And we’re looking forward to being in full health.”
Making progress amid concerning numbers
The four-man injured group of Cam Thomas (ankle sprain), Cam Johnson (leg cramping), Ben Simmons (nerve impingement) and Nic Claxton (ankle sprain) has missed 34 combined games so far this season.
But upon the release of the team’s latest injury report heading to their In-Season battle against the Toronto Raptors, Nets fans can at least take a sigh of relief that these four player are making significant healing progress.
