Israeli Guard Ben Sharf Aims Higher Despite Brooklyn Nets' Preseason Win

Israeli guard Ben Sharf acknowledged he can perform better, even as the Brooklyn Nets secured a 114-108 preseason victory over Philadelphia. Sharf, who played 12 minutes primarily in the final quarter, contributed a crucial offensive rebound, an assist, and a point from the free-throw line that helped the Nets maintain their lead.

Despite the positive contributions, Sharf expressed personal frustration with his performance, stating he holds himself to higher standards. "I set higher standards for myself than what I played in the last few minutes," he told Sport 5. "I think in the end I always want to win and want to help the team win. I think I can do it better."

Sharf also noted his increased comfort and confidence in shooting three-pointers, attributing this to dedicated summer training. "Definitely I feel much more comfortable, I'm looking for the threes. The three felt very good to me, I feel I did a good job this summer on this."

He expressed enjoyment at returning to the court after a three-month hiatus and playing in front of a crowd again. "It's fun to return to the court after three months I haven't played," Sharf concluded. "It's fun. For me, this was the first real game with a crowd and atmosphere, and returning home was very, very fun. Yes, we will continue to work on things, I will watch the video and move forward."