The Brooklyn Nets are working towards a promising future by bringing in additional support. As reported by Michael Scotto, the Nets have appointed former NBA player Andre Barrett as a scout.
Barrett, who played for Rice High School and then Seton Hall University, had a four-season career in the NBA, moving between teams such as the Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, and Phoenix Suns. He also served as Director of Scouting for the G League Ignite for four years.
With his extensive NBA experience, Barrett is expected to help the Nets build a strong identity. The team is currently in a rebuilding phase, which could take several seasons, especially after losing Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. This offseason, the Nets have made several trades and emphasized their interest in acquiring draft picks.
This strategy indicates that the Nets are focusing on gradually accumulating new talent through the draft, rather than quickly rebuilding their roster. As a scout, Barrett will be identifying potential stars in high school and college, guiding the Nets on how to utilize their draft picks to assemble a young, promising roster capable of dominating the Eastern Conference in the future.
Born in the Bronx, Barrett is now returning to New York to assist the Nets in their efforts to regain their footing.