Basketball Brooklyn Nets News and Notes: LeVert Makes NBA Debut by Jason Goldstein December 9, 2016 Anyone who follows the Brooklyn Nets (6-15) knows that this season’s success will not hinge on wins and losses. It is all about player development, and finding guys that Sean Marks and Kenny Atkinson can build around going forward. A huge potential piece of the organization’s future made his NBA debut during Wednesday night’s victory over the Denver Nuggets. Caris LeVert, who the Nets drafted in the first round of June’s NBA draft, played nine minutes after not playing competitive basketball for almost a year. He didn’t score, but impacted the game defensively with four rebounds and three steals, showing off his impressive speed and active hands. “I loved his speed out there,” Atkinson said, post-game. “That’s one thing we need more of. He had a lot of pop and energy. I love how hard he plays and his athleticism.” LeVert suffered a stress fracture in his left foot on December 30 during his senior year at Michigan. The Nets loved the 22-year-old’supside, and they eased him back into action after they drafted him. The Nets’ point guard carousel continues to spin as the team waits for injured starter Jeremy Lin to return to the court. On Thursday, the Nets waived undrafted rookie Yogi Ferrell, who appeared in 10 games for them this season. They subsequently signed 6’6″ point guard Spencer Dinwiddie, giving him a three-year, non-guaranteed contract. He will provide depth at the point behind rookie Isaiah Whitehead, who is currently starting and playing well for Atkinson’s squad. The 23-year-old Dinwiddie last played for the Windy City Bulls of the D-League, and was ranked the seventh best prospect this past week. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 2014 and has also played for the Chicago Bulls. He has 46 games of NBA experience, including one start. The Nets return to action Saturday night, when they travel to San Antonio to take on the Spurs. Post Views: 1,267 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Jason Goldstein Jason Goldstein is a co host of the Baseline Jumper NBA podcast, recording every Tuesday night along Ben McDonald. Jason has also spent time as the Basketball Editor at DoubleGSports.com while also handling the Brooklyn Nets Lead Writer duties since October 2015. Latest posts by Jason Goldstein (see all) Will Weaver Named Head Coach of the Long Island Nets - July 17, 2018 Sean Marks sets up Nets for Future with more Brilliant Moves - July 13, 2018 Brooklyn Nets Strike Early in Free Agency - July 1, 2018 Nets land Dwight Howard in trade from Hornets - June 20, 2018 Related TopicsCaris LeVertIsaiah WhiteheadJeremy LinKenny AtkinsonSean MarksSpencer DinwiddieYogi Ferrell Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 27, 2020 Lochte, Dressel and Ledecky all Chasing Gold at 2021 Tokyo Olympics by Anthony Paradiso | posted on April 18, 2021 You Know I’m Right, Episode 109: The Athletic’s Marc Carig (Audio/Video) by Nicholas Durst | posted on April 19, 2021 More in Basketball You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 107: New York Post’s Columnist Mike Vaccaro (Audio/Video) On the 107th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 97: SNY’s Michelle Margaux (Audio/Video) On the 97th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined SNY’s... WNBA Rolling Out Red Carpet For Upcoming 25th Anniversary Season The WNBA’s 25th season also marks the debut of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. Cavs Snap Knicks Four Game Winning Streak Melo Leads Knicks in Victory over Kings