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Sean Marks addresses the media for the first time since preseason, discussing the Nets' pivotal offseason ahead. He emphasizes the team won't make panic moves despite not controlling their 2025 draft pick, stating he's 'not worried' about potentially giving Houston a high pick. Marks confirms they'll prioritize best player available in the draft and focus on upside. Michael Porter Jr. expresses strong interest in signing an extension, saying he'd 'love to spend many, many years in Brooklyn.'
“I'm not worried about our pick next year. I mean, that's something that's obviously in the back of your minds and so forth, but at the end of the day, first things first, which is this draft.”
Sean Marks addresses concerns about potentially giving Houston a top pick next season.
“If it was up to me, I would love to sign an extension with this franchise. I would love to spend many, many years in Brooklyn and make this my home and build and watch this franchise take off.”
Michael Porter Jr. expresses his desire to stay long-term with the Nets.
“You can always add talent, but does that talent fit our approach and fit the development of these young guys and fit in with the group that we have.”
Sean Marks discusses their patient approach to adding talent around young players.
“I think once All-Star break happened and I realized I wasn't an All-Star, I had a little slippage in my focus, a little slippage in my preparation.”
MPJ explains his drop-off in production after the All-Star break.
“I think we always look at the best available, right? Who's the best available as opposed to like can you pick a guy and try and make him fit within your roster.”
Sean Marks confirms the Nets will draft best player available regardless of position fit.
“We always look at the upside. Where do they end up? Where do we project these people to be? That's a tricky game to play.”
Marks emphasizes the importance of upside when evaluating draft prospects.
“The Nets have picked in the top 14 24 times in their franchise's history. Those selections have combined for seven total all-star appearances with the team.”
Host Eric Slater highlights the Nets' historically poor draft record.