When Sean Marks took over the Nets in February 2016, he had nothing. He had one, maybe two, legitimate NBA players in Brook Lopez and Thaddeus Young ... who within four months he had traded for the 20th pick in the NBA Draft which turned into Caris LeVert. Other than that, he had no first round picks. No seconds either. The franchise mantra had to be development.
Marks, aided by assistant coaches, scouts, etc. were able to find prospects like Joe Harris and Spencer Dinwiddie who had last played for the G League affiliates of the Cavs and Bulls.