Israeli Guards Ben Sharf, Dani Wolff Face Uncertain Rotation With Nets
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Israeli guards Ben Sharf and Dani Wolff are struggling to secure rotation spots with the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the NBA season. Both players saw limited minutes in a recent preseason game as teammates Nolan Traore and Chimezie Johnson impressed. Analyst Eric Slater suggested Sharf and Wolff may not be in the opening night rotation due to a crowded roster, particularly at the forward position.
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- Israeli guards Ben Sharf and Dani Wolff are facing uncertain roles in the Brooklyn Nets' rotation.
- Nolan Traore and Chimezie Johnson are impressing and taking minutes from Sharf and Wolff.
- Traore is praised for his speed and potential to earn a starting spot.
- Analyst Eric Slater believes Sharf and Wolff may not be in the opening night rotation.
- The Nets have a crowded roster, especially at the forward position, impacting Wolff's playing time.
As the NBA season approaches, Israeli guards Ben Sharf and Dani Wolff are facing a challenging situation with the Brooklyn Nets, as other players are currently filling key rotation spots. Both players, aged 20 and 22 respectively, are looking to improve their standing with the team quickly.
In a recent preseason win against Washington, Sharf played only at the end of the game, recording 4 assists in 8 minutes. Wolff also saw limited action, scoring 2 points in 9 minutes. Their limited playing time is attributed to the impressive performances of French guard Nolan Traore, a 2023 draft pick, and 24-year-old Chimezie Johnson, who is on a two-way contract.
Traore has been a standout, scoring 17 points on efficient shooting in under 20 minutes, and is drawing praise for his speed and court presence, with some suggesting he could even earn a starting role. Johnson has also been effective, contributing defensively and athletically, with one report noting he adds something to the team that Wolff does not.
Analyst Eric Slater commented on the Nets' podcast "Locked on Nets" that Sharf and Drake Powell might not be in the opening night rotation, with Wolff and Josh Minott also being pushed out. Slater noted that the Nets have an abundance of forwards, including Clowney, Johnson, and Wagner, who are currently taking minutes that could have gone to Wolff. He acknowledged the debate over whether Johnson should receive Wolff's minutes, given Wolff's flashes of potential, but suggested the hierarchy might change after the season begins. Slater emphasized that Traore "must be part of the rotation."
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