Ben Sharf Struggles in G League Season Opener Loss
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli point guard Ben Sharf struggled in his G League season debut for the Long Island Nets, scoring 8 points in a 121-111 loss to the Greensboro Swarm. Sharf shot poorly, making only 1 of 8 three-pointers, and was criticized for turnovers and poor passing. Other Nets rookies and Grant Nelson had stronger performances.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ben Sharf scored 8 points on poor shooting in the Long Island Nets' G League season opener.
- The Long Island Nets lost their season opener to the Greensboro Swarm, 121-111.
- Sharf shot 1-of-8 from three-point range and was criticized for turnovers and passing.
- Drake Powell, another Nets player, also had a disappointing offensive performance.
- Rookies Joshua Jefferson and Tyler Bilodeau, along with Grant Nelson, performed better for the Nets.
Israeli point guard Ben Sharf, 20, had a difficult start to his G League season with the Long Island Nets, who lost 121-111 to the Greensboro Swarm on Friday night. Sharf played the most minutes on his team, logging 32 minutes, but struggled offensively, scoring 8 points on 3-of-14 shooting from the field, including 1-of-8 from three-point range. He also contributed 3 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 3 turnovers, and a minus-5 plus/minus rating.
Local media described Sharf and teammate Drake Powell as the Nets' most disappointing players, noting that both would want to forget their shooting performance. Sharf was specifically criticized for poor passing and dribbling. Powell, who was drafted in the same class as Sharf and Danny Wolf, finished with 6 points on 33% shooting.
Brooklyn Nets rookies Joshua Jefferson and Tyler Bilodeau performed better, scoring 16 and 13 points respectively. Center Grant Nelson, who has shown flashes in the NBA, led the losing team with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
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