Brooklyn Nets HC Kenny Atkinson saw Joe Harris-Kyle Korver parallels

When Kenny Atkinson was rebuilding the Brooklyn Nets, he saw similarities between Joe Harris and his former sharpshooter, Kyle Korver.

The Brooklyn Nets‘ rise to prominence is due in large part to their ability to spot and develop players to fill a specific niche. Joe Harris embodies that.

His future in the league was uncertain until Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson gave him a shot in Brooklyn. Harris told Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take” podcast that his similarities to Kyle Korver helped him catch his big break.

“I was lucky with Brooklyn, they were in this kind of weird situation where they didn’t have any draft picks,” Harris said. “So, they had to figure out ways to stockpile young talent…