LAS VEGAS — Brooklyn Nets rookie ahead Joshua Jefferson had to wait a very long time earlier than he may formally step onto an NBA ground as a member of the Nets. The commerce that introduced Minnesota ahead Julius Randle to Brooklyn was formally accomplished on Friday, paving the way in which for Jefferson to make his Las Vegas Summer League debut and he gave his ideas on how he performed.
“Definitely. I think today was my first game in like four months since March when I got hurt. So, it’s really been a long time since I’ve been in a playing setting because I wasn’t able to get any practice reps either,” Jefferson mentioned to the media following Saturday’s 83-76 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Jefferson completed the sport with 9 factors and two steals, however he additionally shot simply 1-of-8 from the sphere.
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“So, I definitely think I’m gonna be fine. I showed some glimpses today of what I can do with the ball in my hand so I just got to keep playing,” Jefferson continued earlier than explaining how his skillset matches with Brooklyn’s roster. “I think just the way my passing can affect the game, making everybody feel involved, get the ball flying around. It’s easy to guard people when the ball’s sticking in one person’s hand.”
Coming into the 2026 NBA Draft, Jefferson, whom the Nets chosen with the No. 28 choose, was heralded as a ahead with the flexibility to be a playmaker inside an offense together with bringing some intriguing long-range capturing if he improves in that space. Jefferson wasn’t in a position to observe with Brooklyn in an official capability till the commerce was finalized, however he made up for misplaced time with how aggressive he was on the offensive finish.
Heading into the 2026-27 NBA season, Jefferson is probably going to be coming off the bench on the ahead spot on condition that Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle might be within the beginning lineup come opening night time. However, if Jefferson’s debut is any indication, he’s wanting to earn enjoying time from now via coaching camp, particularly now that he’s formally in a position to play throughout summer league as a member of the roster.
This article initially appeared on Nets Wire: Nets’ Joshua Jefferson reacts to his NBA summer league debut