The Brooklyn Nets‘ 2023 NBA Summer League ended Sunday, July 16th, as they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Their run in Las Vegas was quite impressive. They advanced to the Final Four and had many outstanding prospects. Below is Brooklyn’s Summer League roster, their most remarkable prospects, and the team’s outlook for the upcoming season.
Brooklyn Nets NBA Summer League Ends With Success
2023 Brooklyn Nets NBA Summer League Roster
Players
- RaiQuan Gray (Forward)
- David Duke Jr. (Guard)
- Nick Perkins (Forward)
- Matt Lewis (Guard)
- Kameron Hankerson (Guard)
- Jamorko Pickett (Forward)
- Adonis Arms (Guard)
- Noah Clowney (Forward)
- Jalen Wilson (Forward)
- Trey McGowens (Guard)
- Kennedy Chandler (Guard)
- Armoni Brooks (Guard)
- Jordan Hall (Guard/Forward)
Coaching Staff
- Trevor Hendry (Head Coach)
Outstanding Prospects
The Nets’ Summer League standouts included Wilson, Brooks, and Duke Jr.
Wilson, who the Nets selected with the 51st overall pick in the 2023 draft, averaged 17.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, and shot 45.8% on three-pointers. His ability to rebound, score inside, and shoot from beyond the arc were some of his most notable skills.
Equally impressive, Brooks averaged 17.8 points and nearly held 50/50/90 shooting splits. He shot 50% on all his field goals, a blazing 47.6% on three-pointers, and 87.5% on free throws.
Duke Jr. did not disappoint either. The 2021 Nets signee averaged 16.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and grabbed 2.0 steals per game.
Prospects With More to Prove
Clowney, Brooklyn’s 2023 first-round pick, did not break out like the other prospects. In 19.4 minutes per game, he averaged 4.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks. His lack of scoring is understandable, with multiple offensive talents on the team. On the bright side, he shot a respectable 75% on free throws. Clowney has plenty of time to improve and adjust to playing in the NBA, as do all the other prospects.
The Last Word: The Nets’ Future is Bright
Brooklyn has plenty of talent to build around for the future. In addition to the prospects they selected in the draft, Brooks looks to be a valuable piece. The issue with signing Brooks is the existence of Cam Thomas, another impressive young guard. Last season, Thomas became the youngest player to record three straight 40-point games. He should look to gain more significant minutes next season.
Duke Jr. has also had a hard time breaking into the rotation for the Nets. He has, however, played an important role for the Long Island Nets, the G League affiliate of the Nets. They can assign Brooks to play for Long Island if Brooklyn chooses to. Wilson can do the same, given the Nets’ abundance of wing players.
Despite his underwhelming Summer League performance, Clowney could see playing time with the team next season. He will be needed with the Nets’ lack of depth at the center position. He could follow the same development path as Nic Claxton.
The Nets are renowned for their player development. Countless names have thrived from being in Brooklyn, and the same can be expected for the new generation of young prospects. It will be interesting to see their development next season and beyond.
