Dorian Finney-Smith is playing a crucial role in supporting the undersized Brooklyn Nets during the absence of starting center Nic Claxton, who is recovering from a sprained ankle.
Standing at 6’7″ and weighing 220 pounds, Finney-Smith has displayed fearlessness while contending with larger opponents in the middle.
“He’s just really stepped up to the challenge,” coach Jacque Vaughn said. “What I’ve seen from him is his ability to compete. The majority of nights when he’s at the 5, the dude that’s standing next to him is going to be taller than him, and a lot of the times bigger and stronger than him.
“And so his fight has been the first thing that needs to be acknowledged. His rebounding, his ability for us to use him to get a rebound and bust-out dribble … that’s an advantage for us.”
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