After drafting three guards with playmaking strengths in the 2025 NBA Draft, it may seem crazy to say that the Brooklyn Nets' biggest roster need is a lead guard. The truth is that they actually have a fairly competent front court with more room to grow together. Michael Porter Jr., Noah Clowne and Nic Claxton were the most played three-man unit during this season, posting a net rating of -6.6. Brooklyn had a team net rating of -10. Regarding how the young backcourt fared, the results were unsurprisingly inconsistent. Nolan Traoré, Egor Demin and Ben Saraf all averaged over three assists, but struggled with taking care of the ball. The Nets don't own their 2027 first-round pick, so there is little incentive to have another season at the bottom of the standings. A lead ball handler who can set up the offense and be trusted in clutch scenarios will play a big factor in how improved they can look.…