TAKEAWAYS: What stood out from Nets young players in G League opener?

The Long Island Nets opened their season with a 121-111 loss to the Greensboro Swarm, offering a first look at several key Brooklyn Nets prospects. Grant Nelson led the prospects with 18 points and 13 rebounds, while rookie Joshua Jefferson scored 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting. Rookie Tyler Bilodeau recorded 13 points and five steals, setting a Long Island franchise record for steals in a G League debut.

Connor Long highlighted ongoing shooting struggles for returning second-year players Ben Saraf and Drake Powell. Saraf shot 3-of-14 from the field but provided seven assists, while Powell scored six points on 2-of-6 shooting. Long noted that while Powell showed defensive strengths, both players need further offensive development to secure regular NBA rotation roles with Brooklyn.