RJ Hampton thinks he’d fit well with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn

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RJ Hampton, perhaps more than any other potential 2020 NBA selection, has been linked to the Brooklyn Nets quite a bit throughout the build-up to this year’s draft.

On Wednesday, over a Zoom call with the media, Hampton confirmed has worked out for the Nets ahead of the draft — along with the Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Wizards, Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets. Among those in attendance for Hampton’s workout was Nets general manager Sean Marks — who Hampton had spoken with on the phone previously, as well.

Now, Hampton’s analysis of himself leads one to think he feels he shouldn’t slip to the Nets at No. 19, but the guard made clear he has no problem with the idea of playing in Brooklyn and learning from some experienced basketball minds.

“The thing I like about that fit: I can play off those guys,” Hampton said. “Those guys are superstars in this league, Kevin Durant and Kyrie [Irving]. You have Caris LeVert, an up-and-coming star, with a Hall of Fame coach, Steve Nash.

“Those guys giving me the wisdom every single day, just coming in ready to work. I feel like that’s a very good team — a very great organization to play for. So, I think that fit would be good.”