Brooklyn Nets forward Drew Timme is familiar with dominating at a high level. One of the greatest college basketball players of the modern era, coming out of Gonzaga, he spent some time in the NBA G League before being called up to Brooklyn toward the end of last season. With the Long Island Nets, he averaged 23.9 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.<\/p>\n
Timme took full advantage of the opportunity. In nine games, the 24-year-old averaged 12.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting 44.1% from the field. He had a few impressive performances, including three double-doubles.<\/p>\n
After a solid end to last season, Timme’s latest on-court activities have been in NBA Summer League. An opportunity to prove himself to the Nets, the 6-foot-10 forward once again took full advantage of the opportunity.<\/p>\n
Timme was dominant throughout his time in Las Vegas. While the Nets went a disappointing 1-4, Brooklyn’s Summer League star averaged 25.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists across three games. Three games were all the organization needed to see.<\/p>\n
It shouldn’t be a surprise. NBA Summer League is a chance for a lot of G League players and rookies to showcase talent, with fewer full-time NBA players on the floor. Seeing as how Timme dominated in the minor league, his performances in Las Vegas were expected.<\/p>\n
The question is, did Timme’s play certify him as a legitimate rotation player in Brooklyn’s system? The Nets have a league-record five first-round picks coming in, along with some other young pieces who require minutes. Despite Brooklyn being in a rebuild, playing time is still competitive.<\/p>\n