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Nets’ Noah Clowney and Dariq Whitehead react to 2K24 ratings

Brooklyn Nets rookies Noah Clowney and Dariq Whitehead did not like their initial ratings for the NBA 2K24 video game.

The Brooklyn Nets have some time before training camp begins in a little over a month from now. With that being said, there was something interesting that happened recently in a crossover between real basketball and the popular 2K video game franchise.

Brooklyn recently posted on its social media account a video of rookies Noah Clowney and Dariq Whitehead, selected with the 21st and 22nd overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, respectively, reacting to their ratings in the upcoming 2K24 NBA video game. As with other sports video games such as Madden, the ratings are accepted as to be close to what a player is in real life.

As the video shows, posted below, the rookies were not exactly happy with their ratings. Both players were given a rating of 71, which gives them the lowest ratings on the team and are tied with guard Armoni Brooks, who was signed to a Two-Way contract this offseason.

Nets’ Noah Clowney, Dariq Whitehead react to NBA 2K24 ratings

Clowney and Whitehead this week learned their initial ratings in NBA 2K24, which fell a bit short of their expectations.

Brooklyn Nets rookies Noah Clowney and Dariq Whitehead this week learned their initial ratings in NBA 2K24, which fell a bit short of their expectations.

2K Sports has been busy teasing many of the features in the game, which is scheduled to be released globally on Sept. 8. The franchise has revealed several forthcoming ratings; half of the rookie class is known at this time, including No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama.

Clowney and Whitehead were filmed at the Nets’ practice learning their ratings, which was 71 for both players. The initial mark was a little lower than their liking but they vowed to improve upon that number once the season begins.

Clowney debuted with the Nets in the NBA Summer League, averaging 4.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.4 blocks and one steal in five games. The 21st pick produced his best game on July 9 with eight points, seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

Whitehead, the 22nd pick, didn’t play after having foot surgery in June.

The exact roles for Clowney and Whitehead are a bit unclear entering the season. They could spend time in the G League with playing time at a premium on such a veteran-laden roster but they will have the opportunity to prove themselves in training camp in October.

Certainly, they will be looking to crack the rotation this season in an effort to contribute on the court. That, in turn, should enable them to improve their initial NBA 2K24 ratings.

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Analyst believes Brooklyn Nets’ worst offseason decision was reaching for Noah Clowney

According to Daniel Benjamin of Last Word On Sports, the Brooklyn Nets’ worst move this offseason was “reaching” for Noah Clowney.

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The Brooklyn Nets have some time to relax before training camp starts in the fall. However, as the offseason rages on, there are some who believe that Brooklyn may have made a bad decision in the 2023 NBA Draft.

In a recent article by Last Word On Sports, Daniel Benjamin said that the Nets’ worst move of the offseason was “reaching” for Alabama big man Noah Clowney. Brooklyn selected Clowney with the 21st overall pick in the draft to address the lack of big men that the team has outside of starting center Nic Claxton and backup Day’Ron Sharpe.

Clowney, 19, played one season at Alabama and during that campaign, he showed the ability to be a big man who can defend multiple positions, protect the rim, and shoot the three. Unfortunately for Brooklyn fans, Clowney did not ready for the NBA level during the summer league in Vegas, but he still has time to grow and mature his body and game.

Here’s why Benjamin believes that the Nets made a mistake in reaching for Clowney:

“I am not sure that Brooklyn made a wrong decision this offseason, depending on how they plan on using Clowney. Clowney is not NBA-ready, and with their off-season moves, they may plan on bringing him along slowly. That being said, the Nets needed talent though it is hard to expect getting a superstar with pick No. 21.

 

Clowney’s defense is far ahead of his offense. The 6-10 big man is a solid rebounder who can stretch the floor and is an excellent shot-blocker. He struggled mightily on the offensive during summer league action, producing 4.8 points with a shooting line of .226/.235/.750. Clowney also compiled 5.4 rebounds (1.8 offensive), 1.4 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.4 blocks though fouls were an issue.”

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What can be expected from the Brooklyn Nets’ 2023 draft class?

While the Brooklyn Nets will be looking towards making the playoffs next season, let’s look into expectations from Brooklyn’s 2023 rookies.

The Brooklyn Nets are transitioning from a team that many believed to be a championship contender to a squad that has some good players, but does not have the superstar to take the organization over the top. After the superstar era of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden did not result in much, Brooklyn looks to move forward in a competitive rebuild, so to speak.

The Nets will be led next season by a good, young core in Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, and Nic Claxton while hoping that players like Ben Simmons can help elevate the team into the playoffs and beyond. While that is the team’s present goal, it would be interesting to delve into the future of the organization.

Brooklyn made three picks in the 2023 NBA Draft and all three of those players have some level of promise based on what they did in college. Based off the team’s moves this summer, it’s clear that the Nets are looking to get younger and more athletic. Let’s discuss what all three of the draft picks can provide to the team next season:

Brooklyn Nets’ Noah Clowney listed as team’s 2nd-most promising prospect

According to Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report, Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney is listed as the team’s second-most promising prospect.

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The Brooklyn Nets are heading into the rest of their offseason knowing who will be on a team for next season as they look to make it to the playoffs and try to make it out of the first round. On their way to that goal, it looks like one of their youngest players is still highly-regarded despite a tough summer league.

In a recent article by Bleacher Report, Zach Buckley ranked Nets forward Noah Clowney as the second-most promising prospect on the roster. Nets Wire covered recently about Cam Thomas being ranked as the most promising prospect on the entire team. With that being said, it’s easy to see why Clowney is still held in high regard.

For starters, how a player performs in summer competition in terms of statistics is not necessarily indicative of what the player will be in the NBA with some development. Players like DeMarcus Cousins, Steph Curry, and Paul George had their fair amount of struggles, but managed to be great players in their own right. Granted, Clowney is not projected to be a superstar, but it’s a reminder that summer league is not the most important part of a player’s evaluation.

What summer league did show is that Clowney has a long way to go, but given that he just turned 19 years old on July 14, he has time to figure out how to get his shots and will be able to build up his body at the same time. For what Clowney could become, a big who can guard multiple positions and be effective on the perimeter in terms of shooting the basketball, the wait should be worth it.

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Nets’ Noah Clowney predicted to be in the G League for 2023-24

According to Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report, Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney will be spending 2023-24 in the G League to develop.

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The Brooklyn Nets have a lot to look forward to next season as they strive to be a force in the Eastern Conference and possibly win a playoff series or two. Interestingly, it seems that their highest draft pick in the 2023 NBA Draft may not be developed enough to be a part of that journey next season.

According to Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report, Brooklyn’s highest draft pick, Noah Clowney, may not be ready to contribute to the team for the 2023-24 campaign. Clowney, selected 21st overall, came into the league with a decent amount of promise due to his profile of being a big who can potentially serve as a stretch-five, had a rough Vegas summer league performance.

Through five games, Clowney averaged just 4.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 22.6% from the field and 23.5% from three-point land. Not only did Clowney averaged four personal fouls per game, he also was essentially benched in favor of RaiQuan Gray for the second half of the Nets’ semi-final game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to his poor performance. Here’s what Wasserman had to say about Clowney and why he believes that Clowney will spend his time in the G League for next season:

“Turning 19 on Friday, Noah Clowney is a project with a valued archetype. He’s a stretch big who rebounds, blocks shots and defends pick-and-rolls.

He just seems too far away as a shooter and big who can put the ball down for the Brooklyn Nets to expect consistent contributions out of him right away. Clowney will be better off getting 30 minutes per game in the G League, where he can continue to build up his three-point confidence and skill level for attacking closeouts.

If Brooklyn plans to play Ben Simmons and/or Day’Ron Sharpe, it’s difficult to picture Clowney getting much of a regular-season role.”

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Details revealed of Noah Clowney’s contract with the Brooklyn Nets

Noah Clowney officially inks first NBA contract.

The Brooklyn Nets selected former Alabama power forward, [autotag]Noah Clowney[/autotag], with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. Alongside Brandon Miller, who was selected No. 2 overall by the Charlotte Hornets, the duo of Alabama players were the first to both be selected in the first round since 1995 in Antonio McDyess and Jason Caffey.

Clowney officially put the pen to the paper and signed his first NBA contract with Brooklyn this week. As the 21st pick in the draft, Clowney is expected to receive $3,089,520 for his rookie season that in total will be four years worth $15,146,274.

As a rookie, Clowney will have a chance to compete for playing time as he was drafted to play behind Dorian-Finney Smith who is a very replaceable player. The Nets aren’t thought to be immediate title contenders but will be in a place where they can push for a playoff spot.

In just one season with the Tide, Clowney started all 36 games and was a massive asset for Nate Oats in 2022-23. Clowney averaged 9.8 PPG, 0.8 APG, 7.9 RPG and 0.9 BPA. He hits the glass very well offensively, but will need to improve on the defensive end in year one.

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Alabama MBB officially adds NDSU transfer Grant Nelson to the roster

Grant Nelson officially joins Alabama MBB program

Nate Oats and the Alabama basketball program have had a busy off-season to this point in the summer. From losing all three assistant coaches to head coaching opportunities to the departures of Brandon Miller, Noah Clowney, Charles Bediako, Jaden Bradley, Amari Burnett and even Javon Quinerly the Crimson Tide will look quite different in 2023-2024.

Fortunately, the Tide hit an absolute home run in the transfer portal by landing North Dakota State transfer Grant Nelson. It had been speculated for a few weeks that Nelson was headed to Tuscaloosa, but now all Alabama fans can breathe a sigh of relief as it is finally official. Nelson went through the NBA draft process but ultimately decided to return to college and wanted an opportunity to showcase his talents on the big stage in college basketball.

Nelson is a 6’11 senior who will likely fill in the power forward position that Noah Clowney was awesome in. As a junior with the Bison, Nelson averaged 17.9 PPG, 9.3 RPG and 2.1 APG. Nelson is a massive addition to the Tide, especially offensively and he will have a chance to play himself into a future first-round draft pick.

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Brandon Miller, Noah Clowney show off their jersey numbers

Alabama basketball shares Brandon Miller and Noah Clowney’s new NBA numbers

Last Thursday, [autotag]Brandon Miller[/autotag] and [autotag]Noah Clowney[/autotag] became the first duo of Alabama basketball players to be selected in the first round of the NBA draft since 1995 when Jason Caffey and Antonio McDyess did it. The Charlotte Hornets selected Miller and the Brooklyn Nets chose Clowney.

However, the similarities don’t stop there as Miller and McDyess were both the No. 2 overall picks, the highest in program history. Caffey was then selected 20th overall in 1995 while Clowney went 21st overall this year, resulting in nearly identical drafts 28 years apart.

Today, Alabama basketball shared pictures to social media of Clowney and Miller both in their new uniforms and NBA numbers. Miller will wear No. 24 for the Hornets while Clowney will wear No. 21 for the Nets. The 2023-2024 NBA schedule has not been released yet, but both the Nets and Hornets are in the Eastern Conference and will face off at least three times next season.

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Brooklyn Nets 2023 NBA Draft grades

Here are the grades for the Brooklyn Nets’ 2023 NBA Draft.

The Brooklyn Nets have officially completed their 2023 NBA Draft as they have made their three selections and have introduced those players to the media and the fanbase. To recap, the Nets had three picks in the draft: 21st overall, 22nd overall, and 51st overall.

With those picks, they selected Alabama forward Noah Clowney, Duke wing Dariq Whitehead, and Kansas forward Jalen Wilson, respectively. Now that the draft is done, the rest of the league can turn its attention to free-agency, summer league, etc.

Before we get there, it would be interesting to review Brooklyn’s draft and give out grades for each pick. The Nets did not have a lottery pick and even though there were rumors about Brooklyn packaging at least one of their picks to move up, nothing came to fruition. That will not necessarily play a part in these roles, but it should be pointed out that the Nets essentially had the chance to move up, but chose to pick players for the organization to develop: