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Josh Minott dealt with a nagging ankle injury that ended his tenure as a Boston Celtic and presented him with a new opportunity with the Brooklyn Nets.
His injury bled over into his first five games with his new team, as he scored a combined 23 points. That stretch included back-to-back scoreless games against the Miami Heat on March 3 and 5.
Then, he eclipsed his struggles by dropping a career-high 24 points against the Atlanta Hawks.
Minott showed the quick release on his jumper that makes him reliable in catch-and-shoot scenarios. When Atlanta's defense collapsed, his teammates found him wide open on the wings or corners.
His defensive instincts were also on display with three steals and three blocks. Minott has a 6-foot-11 wingspan that allows him to jump the passing lanes with ease to turn defense into easy offense.
General manager Sean Marks was impressed with the former Celtics forward averaging 10.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 16 games, all while nursing his ankle.
"He was playing on one leg with us for most of the time here," Marks told reporters in Monday's exit interview. "So it's nice to get that ankle taken care of, and then again, have another big summer for a young man like that."
Brooklyn re-signed Minott to a two-year, $9 million contract and also declined Ziaire Williams' team option. Both fulfilled similar responsibilities on the floor, but the Nets are gambling on the former's potential.
Minott can slot into coach Jordi Fernández's rotation as a 3-and-D wing off the bench. Similar to new teammate Keon Ellis, he is a low-usage, high-effort role player, and that's the style Brooklyn has built throughout the offseason.
The 23-year-old also comes at a lower price tag than Williams. He was earning $2 million last season before his new contract, and Williams was earning $6 million.
Marks is betting that a healthy offseason for the young forward will play a significant role in helping Brooklyn compete next season. The team has had an active offseason in response to the new "3-2-1" lottery reform discouraging teams from finishing with a bottom-three record, like the Nets did last season at 20-62.
They traded for Julius Randle, drafted three rookies and signed Moritz Wagner and Ellis. Minott should be a seamless fit in most lineups, adding size, defense and shooting next to the primary ball handler and veterans.
Brooklyn's losing season and increased opportunity for Minott may have landed a hidden gem on the team who can contribute on a cost-controlled contract.
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His injury bled over into his first five games with his new team, as he scored a combined 23 points. That stretch included back-to-back scoreless games against the Miami Heat on March 3 and 5.
Then, he eclipsed his struggles by dropping a career-high 24 points against the Atlanta Hawks.
Minott showed the quick release on his jumper that makes him reliable in catch-and-shoot scenarios. When Atlanta's defense collapsed, his teammates found him wide open on the wings or corners.
His defensive instincts were also on display with three steals and three blocks. Minott has a 6-foot-11 wingspan that allows him to jump the passing lanes with ease to turn defense into easy offense.
General manager Sean Marks was impressed with the former Celtics forward averaging 10.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals over 16 games, all while nursing his ankle.
"He was playing on one leg with us for most of the time here," Marks told reporters in Monday's exit interview. "So it's nice to get that ankle taken care of, and then again, have another big summer for a young man like that."
Brooklyn re-signed Minott to a two-year, $9 million contract and also declined Ziaire Williams' team option. Both fulfilled similar responsibilities on the floor, but the Nets are gambling on the former's potential.
Minott can slot into coach Jordi Fernández's rotation as a 3-and-D wing off the bench. Similar to new teammate Keon Ellis, he is a low-usage, high-effort role player, and that's the style Brooklyn has built throughout the offseason.
The 23-year-old also comes at a lower price tag than Williams. He was earning $2 million last season before his new contract, and Williams was earning $6 million.
Marks is betting that a healthy offseason for the young forward will play a significant role in helping Brooklyn compete next season. The team has had an active offseason in response to the new "3-2-1" lottery reform discouraging teams from finishing with a bottom-three record, like the Nets did last season at 20-62.
They traded for Julius Randle, drafted three rookies and signed Moritz Wagner and Ellis. Minott should be a seamless fit in most lineups, adding size, defense and shooting next to the primary ball handler and veterans.
Brooklyn's losing season and increased opportunity for Minott may have landed a hidden gem on the team who can contribute on a cost-controlled contract.
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