For Better and Worse: Brooklyn Nets Still Following Last Year's LA Lakers Path

The narrative that has played out so far for the 2013-14 Brooklyn Nets has, in many ways, emulated the Los Angeles Lakers' 2012-13 campaign.

Big-name additions, championship hype and huge expectations quickly turned into poor team chemistry, questionable coaching and tempered outlooks.

The Nets, however, are finally turning their season around.

After a disappointing 10-21 start through December, which had first-year head coach Jason Kidd on the hot seat and players hanging their heads in disappointment, Brooklyn has flipped the script.

A 10-3 record during January earned Kidd Coach of the Month honors and vaulted the Nets back into the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

Now they have a chance at writing a different story than that Lakers tale.

Additions and Hype

The 2012-13 Lakers reloaded the roster during the offseason with two-time MVP Steve Nash and three-time Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard.

The Purple and Gold surrendered Andrew Bynum and six draft picks (three first-rounders and three second-rounders) for those two additions, which seemed like a small price to pay at the time.

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For Better and Worse: Brooklyn Nets Still Following Last Year's LA Lakers Path