Israeli Guard Ben Saraf Struggles in G League Season Opener
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Israeli guard Ben Saraf, 20, had a rough start to his G League season opener for the Long Island Nets, scoring 8 points with poor shooting in a 121-111 loss to the Greensboro Swarm. Saraf shot 1-of-8 from three-point range and was criticized for turnovers and poor passing. Other Brooklyn rookies and center Grant Nelson showed better performances for the Nets.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Ben Saraf scored 8 points on poor shooting in his G League season debut.
- Saraf shot 1-of-8 from three-point range in the Long Island Nets' loss.
- Local media called Saraf and Drake Powell the Nets' most disappointing players.
- The Long Island Nets lost their season opener 121-111 to the Greensboro Swarm.
- Grant Nelson led the Nets with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Israeli guard Ben Saraf, 20, had a difficult start to his 2026/27 G League season with the Long Island Nets. Playing the most minutes of any player in the game, Saraf played 32 minutes in the Nets' 121-111 loss to the Greensboro Swarm, an affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets. He finished with 8 points on 3-of-14 shooting from the field, including a poor 1-of-8 from three-point range, and 1-of-1 from the free-throw line. Saraf also contributed 3 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 3 turnovers, and a plus-minus rating of -5.
Local media described Saraf and teammate Drake Powell as the Nets' most disappointing players, noting that both would want to forget the game, particularly their shooting performance. Saraf was also criticized for making too many poor passes and struggling with his dribbling. Powell, who was drafted in the same year as Saraf and Danny Wolf, scored 6 points on 33% shooting.
Brooklyn rookies Joshua Jefferson and Tyler Bilodeau performed better, scoring 16 and 13 points respectively. Center Grant Nelson, who has shown flashes in the NBA with the Nets, led the losing team with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
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