The NBA cannot accommodate as many gamers as anticipated, and gamers of all ages are preventing to make the roster. That is the case with Amari Bailey. Bailey is simply 20 years outdated and was the forty first decide within the 2023 NBA draft, however he hasn’t discovered safety within the league, forcing him to battle to make the Brooklyn Nets’ roster this season.
Bailey signed with Exhibit 10 just some days in the past after splitting time between the Charlotte Hornets and the Greensboro Swarm of the G League final season. Whereas his numbers in his 10 NBA video games had been disappointing, Bailey averaged 19.3 factors, 5.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists with the Swarm, proving that he not less than has a spot within the competitors for a roster spot.
Whereas a take care of Exhibit 10 signifies Bailey will doubtless be a G League participant for the Nets, it suits their timeline. Brooklyn is within the midst of a rebuild, so they’re making an attempt to get youthful and develop gamers beneath new head coach Jordi Fernandez. Bailey has loads of potential to develop after his rookie season.
Bailey, a 6-foot-3 wing, will compete with Killian Hayes, Marcus Garrett, Tyrese Martin, Jaylen Martin and Yongxi Cui to make the ultimate roster. Cui and Jaylen Martin are on two-way contracts, however Tyrese Martin, Hayes and Garrett are additionally on Exhibit 10 contracts.
Bailey’s G League stats make him a promising expertise, however he’ll must beat out plenty of gamers to earn that full-time roster spot. It is doubtless that if Brooklyn indicators him for the common season, it will be a two-way contract.
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