Undrafted Rookie Nelson Shines for Nets

0:00It's March 2nd, here's your NBA news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. Grant Nelson, the undrafted rookie Ford for the Brooklyn Nets, is turning heads early in his NBA career. In his first two games, he became the only player in team history to tally ten or more points, five or more assists, and five or more blocks combined. His standout performance came Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Nelson scored 11 points with four rebounds and four steals or blocks in just 20 minutes off the bench. The Nets lost 106 to 102, but he helped them outscore opponents by one point during his time on the floor. Fans and coaches are buzzing about his athleticism and energy. At 23 years old, he's showing lot finishing skills and pick and roll savvy that make him a tough matchup, even as a bench player on a ten day contract. Nelson built this momentum step by step. He started modestly in Summer League with six points and many fouls per game, then thrived in the G league, averaging 11 points, nearly six rebounds, and over 50% shooting.

1:05Looking ahead, it's unclear if he'll stick in Brooklyn's rotation, long term. But his hustle and tools suggest he could become a solid role player for the team. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. Headphones in a pillow.