"Nelson, a 6-11, 230-pound forward, joins the Nets from their G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets. In 23 Tip-Off Tournament and regular-season games for Long Island, including 17 starts, Nelson averaged 11.1 points on 54.9% shooting and 80.9% from the free-throw line, along with 6.0 rebounds (2.6 offensive) and 1.2 assists in 19.3 minutes per game."
"In college, Nelson built a reputation as a high-motor forward who can impact the game in multiple ways. The 23-year-old played two seasons at Alabama from 2023-25 and helped the Crimson Tide reach the Elite Eight last season as a graduate student."
"The Nets are betting that his energy and offensive versatility can translate. His 3-point shooting has been inconsistent, and his perimeter defense remains a developmental area, but his ability to affect games without needing plays called for him gives him a potential pathway to a niche role."
The Brooklyn Nets signed 6-11 forward Grant Nelson from their G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, to a 10-day contract. Nelson, an undrafted prospect from Alabama, averaged 11.1 points on 54.9% shooting with 6.0 rebounds in 23 games for Long Island. The 23-year-old previously spent time with Brooklyn during preseason and Summer League. Known for his high motor and versatility, Nelson earned All-Tournament honors at Alabama and helped the Crimson Tide reach the Elite Eight. While his 3-point shooting and perimeter defense need development, his ability to impact games without requiring plays called for him offers potential value in a niche role.
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