Theo Pinson started his Brooklyn Nets career as a two-way player after going undrafted following the conclusion of his four-year, NCAA title-winning career at the University of North Carolina in 2018.
In April of 2019, the guard’s contract was converted into a standard NBA contract.
But Pinons’s dance-filled run with the Nets came to an end on Tuesday when the team announced it had requested waivers on the guard.
By making a decision on Pinson’s future now — instead of after 2019-20, when the Nets would’ve had to figure out whether or not to pick up their team option for 2020-21 — Brooklyn was able to sign Tyler Johnson to play at Disney World when the season resumes.
Although the team elected to part ways at this stage, the Nets still showed their appreciation Pinson and what he brought to Brooklyn:
Nets governor Joe Tsai also made sure to thank Pinson after the move:
I appreciate the spirit and energy you brought to every game. https://t.co/x7LOVks0r8
— Joe Tsai (@joetsai1999) June 24, 2020
And Pinson took to Instagram on Wednesday to show his appreciation for the NBA franchise that gave him his start:
Brooklyn it’s been one hell of a ride! Thank you for everything! Much love!