Providence college product David Duke Jr. has secured a spot with the Brooklyn Nets. Sources have told Shams Charania and the Athletic that Duke will be signing a two-way deal with the Nets. Of course, this means the 22-year-old is set to spend more time with the Long Island Nets in the coming months. Brooklyn’s other rooks, Cam Thomas and Day’Ron Sharpe, are expected to join him as well.
In the preseason, the rookie averaged 4.3 PPG on 40% shooting from the field to go with 4 RPG and 1 SPG. Throughout a three game span, Duke played 16.6 MPG for the Nets. Now that the organization has made up their mind on the 22-year-old, it is safe to say that there is a lot to look forward to with him.
In the Summer League, Duke’s defense was superb. It was a strength that made him shine in the past couple months both in Las Vegas and in the preseason. His offensive game is coming together as well, but of course will take time to develop. Duke’s biggest focus will have to be expanding his range. He is already capable of doing everything else at a high level.
The Brooklyn Nets will sign training camp guard David Duke Jr. on a two-way contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 16, 2021
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