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Sharpe Steps In as Nets' New Center | NBA News
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The Brooklyn Nets traded Nic Claxton, signaling the end of an era, and brought in Julius Randle — now Day’Ron Sharpe must step into the starting center role. Sharpe showed solid growth last season with 7.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, but his defensive limitations and lack of rim protection raise questions about his readiness for a full-time starter spot. In the Atlantic Division’s center rankings, Sharpe sits fifth, behind breakout star Neemias Queta (4th), injury-prone Jakob Poeltl (3rd), MVP-caliber Karl-Anthony Towns (2nd), and Joel Embiid (1st) — whose health remains the biggest wildcard for Philadelphia’s playoff hopes.
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