Would Nets still select Cam Thomas, Day’Ron Sharpe?

If given the chance and knowledge of how the 2021-22 NBA season would play out, would the Brooklyn Nets do anything differently on the night of the 2021 NBA Draft?

Over at Rookie Wire, Cody Taylor redrafted the entire 2021 draft class, and while there was some movement near the top (notably, Franz Wagner shot up the board after a solid rookie season), the Nets also switched up with the 27th overall pick. Instead of selecting Cam Thomas, who averaged 8.5 points across 67 appearances in his rookie season, Brooklyn opted for guard Jose Alvarado, who blossomed late in the year for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Via Rookie Wire:

“Alvarado had a tremendous second half of the season as the Pelicans qualified for the playoffs and took the Phoenix Suns to six games in the first round. He became a fan favorite with his infectious energy and effort, especially on the defensive end of the floor. He indeed showed he should have been drafted last year after emerging as a key player in New Orleans.”

Later on in the first round, Taylor has the Nets snatching up Houston’s Usman Garuba, who tumbled from his original 2021 draft position, with the 24th overall pick.

“Garuba had a tough rookie campaign and was limited to just 24 games after dealing with a wrist injury that needed surgery. However, he still projects to have a bright future after dazzling in Spain prior to moving to the NBA. He can do quite a bit on the court and looks to bounce back this season.”