Jarrett Allen is Brooklyn’s 20-year-old star in the making

The afro is old school. He speaks well beyond his years. His personal style is hardly flashy. He is who he is and is quite comfortable with it.

But don’t get it mixed up: Jarrett Allen is only 20-years-old and has shown that he’s a star in the making. That afro represents his old-soul character. His words, his tone, represent his I.Q. and professionalism. His flashiness is reflected by his actions on the court, not off.

Allen is seen as a cornerstone for the franchise and he’s an integral part of Brooklyn’s improbable playoff push. In what was perhaps the Nets’ biggest win since the move to Brooklyn, Allen became the fifth player in NBA history to finish with 20 points and 24 boards before…