Can Jack replace Livingston?

[insidehoops]

Even after Kidd left for Milwaukee, the Nets decided to acquire Jack in a trade, basically to replace Livingston. Like Livingston, Jack is capable of playing point guard and shooting guard. Jack can get hot offensively, fast. He is two seasons removed from averaging 15.6 points and 6.3 assists in 45 games for New Orleans back in 2011-'12. The following season, Jack averaged 12.9 points, 5.6 assists and shot 40 percent from beyond the arc in 79 games for Golden State.

And Jack starred in the postseason, averaging 17.2 points, 4.7 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 12 playoff games for the Warriors in 2013.

-- ESPN NY

[Nets fan 93]

No Livingston caused a lot of mismatches and and played very nice defense. Also was the starting two. Jack will be the backup and Deron's insurance if he gets hurt

[niko]

Totally different types of players. And this question makes it seem almost like the Nets wanted to do this, they didn't but the salary cap dictated it be so. The answer is no but the question isn't fair.