Ben Sharf Struggles in G League Season Opener Loss
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Israeli point guard Ben Sharf, 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. Sharf played the most minutes but was criticized for his offense and turnovers. Other Nets rookies and Grant Nelson showed better performances.
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- Ben Sharf scored 8 points on poor shooting in the Long Island Nets' G League season opener loss.
- The Nets lost their season opener 121-111 to the Greensboro Swarm.
- Sharf played 32 minutes, contributing 7 assists and 3 turnovers.
- Local media criticized Sharf and teammate Drake Powell for disappointing performances.
- Grant Nelson led the Nets with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Israeli point guard Ben Sharf, 20, had a difficult start to his 2026/27 G League season with the Long Island Nets. Playing the most minutes on the court with 32, Sharf struggled offensively in the Nets' 121-111 loss to the Greensboro Swarm, the Charlotte Hornets' affiliate. He scored 8 points on 3-of-14 shooting from the field, including 1-of-8 from three-point range, and made 1-of-1 free throws. Sharf 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 their poor shooting performances. Sharf was also criticized for making too many bad passes and struggling with his dribbling. Powell, who was drafted in the same year as Sharf and Danny Wolf, finished with 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 with the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA, led the losing team with 18 points and 13 rebounds.
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