The Brooklyn Nets assigned big man Day’Ron Sharpe to G-League affiliate Long Island ahead of its game against the Westchester Knicks on Tuesday night at Nassau Coliseum.
“We do like when those guys get minutes. There’s nothing like being able to play in a game and see the speed of the game. Ideally when they get a chance to play, we want them to play in the G-League,” Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn said. “You have to use that to your advantage. There’s quality basketball, quality games being played on the G-League level.
“If you have the right approach to it – which Day’Ron has – he’s going to Long Island to get better. … The approach is huge. It’s not a demotion: It’s part of the process you have to go through. We’re a pretty veteran-laden team. He’s trying to work his way into the lineup. And the G-League operates a lot of opportunity to keep your skills current.”
