"After the team's second practice in Las Vegas on Friday, Kerr lauded the pair of Brooklyn wings for their maturity on the court. He had a lengthy experience as Golden State Warriors head coach battling both in the Western Conference when they played for the Phoenix Suns prior to the Kevin Durant trade, but said he learned something new about "The Twins" this summer in Vegas."
""I already knew what kind of players they were from coaching against them, but they're so mature: There's a calming sense from both guys," Kerr said on Friday. "And they're also modern-day basketball players: shoot the three, guard multiple positions, long athletically. They're huge components to this team." This is music to the ears of both the Nets franchise and fan base."
Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson were selected to the U.S. squad for the upcoming FIBA World Cup and are expected to play integral roles. Both players are praised for on-court maturity, calming presence, three-point shooting, defensive versatility, athletic length, and modern offensive skills. Both are franchise pillars for the Brooklyn Nets following trades that moved Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant. Johnson recently signed a four-year, $94.5 million extension, and Bridges is expected to receive an extension before 2025. Starting lineup spots for Team USA remain uncertain amid roster experimentation.
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