Stephen A. Smith believes Brooklyn Nets still have the mettle to come out of the East × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Basketball NBA News News I got Ben Simmons I got Kyrie Irving I got KD - Stephen A Smith believes Brooklyn Nets still have the mettle to come out of the East By Kevin McCormick Modified 15 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Brooklyn Nets: Play-In Tournament Despite reiterating his trade request to Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai, a Kevin Durant trade doesn't seem to be happening any time soon. While it appears the relationship between Durant and the Nets is unfixable, many want to see the team hold its ground. Stephen A. Smith thinks Brooklyn could represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals if they can get the former MVP back on board. Bleacher Report@BleacherReportAn NBA executive believes Kevin Durant is more likely to retire than play for the Nets again, per @TheSteinLineThere’s a ‘growing expectation’ that KD could cause ‘a ruckus’ to get the Nets to make a trade33957An NBA executive believes Kevin Durant is more likely to retire than play for the Nets again, per @TheSteinLineThere’s a ‘growing expectation’ that KD could cause ‘a ruckus’ to get the Nets to make a trade https://t.co/ju01EPHIEM On ESPN's "First Take," Smith said that the Nets have the pieces to make a run at the title. "I got Ben Simmons, I got Kyrie Irving, I got KD. You know what I got with that? I got arguably the favorites to win the East." "You ain't going no damn place this season. Maybe next summer we can talk about this. You gonna get me this year with a full team on the court. Kevin Durant stays here. If I'm Joe Tsai, your ass ain't going nowhere. You staying right here." Can a healthy Brooklyn Nets team make a run at the NBA title Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets While Stephen A. Smith is known for sometimes saying outlandish things, his thoughts on the Nets may have merit. If Durant were to buy in for another year, Brooklyn could be in the mix to contend. After a long wait, Ben Simmons is expected to make his Nets debut. There is no telling what shape Simmons will be in, but the Nets are getting an All-Star caliber player back this season. ‏َ@BolWrld“Ben Simmons has no bag”1865129“Ben Simmons has no bag” https://t.co/tOnlBnTFa2 With two superstar-level talents leading the charge, Simmons can easily slide in as a playmaker. Along with being one of the league's most versatile defenders, Simmons is also an elite-level facilitator. He could thrive in Brooklyn, given the array of three-point specialists they have on the roster. The Nets may have one of the best cores in the league. Durant and Irving are a lethal offensive duo, and Simmons is a perfect complement. If they decide to take the floor together, they have the talent to go toe-to-toe with just about anyone. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Chad Marriott × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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