Rodions Kurucs adding defensive versatility in crunch time
Rodions Kurucs does the little things for the Brooklyn Nets. Whatever play he can make to give his team a better chance to win, the rookie does not hesitate. More times than not, he does not have the ball in his hands for these plays. Offensive stars dominate today’s NBA while defense often takes a back seat. However, late in games, defensive stoppers are invaluable. With the ball in the hands of each team’s star down the stretch, stops are hard to come by. Each of the Nets’