The Nets met for the final time of the season today and were given their exit interviews and evaluations from coach Avery Johnson and general manager Billy King.

Now the real work begins as the Nets hope they don’t have another 58-loss season.

“They’re fighters, but at the same time there needs to be some changes,” Johnson said. “We’re going to look at it. I’ve had a chance to have a front-row seat. I know exactly what we need in terms of our starters and what we need in terms of the type of role players we need.”

Here is our evaluation of every player:

Deron Williams: He was terrific in the 12 games he played as a Net, all things considered. With a healthy wrist, he won’t miss the shots and layups he did. But he averaged 15 points and 12.8 assists with a shooting hand that needed surgery. The Nets, and their fans, can’t wait to see what he does and can do when he’s healthy. He made it sound as if he's willing to sign an extension with the Nets. Williams said, "I definitely can see myself staying here." That would be huge for the Nets.

Brook Lopez: A solid season, especially at the end. He became more of a leader and force, and the Nets hope it carries over to next season. Lopez still needs to be more of a presence on the boards and defensively. He needs to get stronger. He’s emotional, but needs to develop more of a mean streak on the court to take the next step.

Kris Humphries: Finally, the Nets have a power forward and now they have to do everything they can to keep him. It’s amazing when you consider they were hoping Humphries would opt out last summer and had him No. 4 on the depth chart behind Troy Murphy, Joe Smith and Derrick Favors to start the season. Humphries became a glue guy, and now the Nets need to make sure he sticks.

Anthony Morrow: Injuries derailed what was a good season for the sharpshooter. He showed he can score a variety of ways and gave the Nets what they needed on the offensive end, with plenty of big shots. He will get plenty more open looks next year having Williams from the start of the season. Needs to improve defensively, though.

Jordan Farmar: Farmar had a nice season playing a different and much greater role than with the Lakers. But sometimes the offense sputtered or Farmar didn't get players the ball in their comfort zone, and he's a liability defensively. But he is a very good shooter and improving point guard, a solid backup.

Sasha Vujacic: He’s a competitor, who earned another NBA contract –- just not sure it will be with the Nets. He looks for his shot a little too much. It was understandable on this team that had trouble scoring. But he needs to concentrate on the defensive end as much as he does on the offensive end.

Travis Outlaw: The $35 million he signed for weighed him down as much as the franchise. He earned small forward starter money and ended the season as a backup power forward. Really needs to work on his confidence and getting to know all the nuances of playing the small forward position. The Nets will look for an upgrade for sure.

Johan Petro: Too jump-shot happy and not enough of a presence inside. He needs to develop some post moves and make more of an impact as a rebounder.

Damion James: He played with energy and was better defensively than offensively, but ended up appearing in only 25 games. So it’s really hard to know whether he’s a legit starting small forward. Has to improve his shot and he will work hard to get better.

Ben Uzoh: Nice kid, who worked hard and got better. He needs to improve his shot and presence as a point guard. Could be a confidence thing. It will be interesting to see where he winds up. The Nets already have three point guards under contract for next season.

Sundiata Gaines: He showed toughness and a knack for making big plays. Those things earned him a guaranteed contract. Next season he’s going to have to prove he earned his first guaranteed deal in whatever minutes he gets.

Stephen Graham: Good professional and locker room guy, who played his role. Would have liked to see him hit more open shots –- he was open often.

Dan Gadzuric: He’s a big body who plays hard and with energy. He can get inside and rebound, but is very limited overall.

Brandan Wright: He has skills, but this tweener hasn’t lived up to his potential. He has an awkward jumper, misses seemingly easy shots around the rim and doesn’t seem to have a high motor.

Mario West: Known for his defense and he did defend in the few games the Nets had him. But took too many long jumpers and has one of the worst-looking shots any of us has ever seen.

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Al Iannazzone covers the Nets for The Record (Bergen County, N.J.)