After a disappointing 2022/23 season, Day’Ron Sharpe had been challenged by Jacque Vaughn. The Nets coach wanted to get more consistency from his player, to know exactly what he was going to produce night after night. This start of the season offers a positive response.
The Brooklyn pivot is coming off a good game against the Wizards, with 15 points and 11 rebounds. But as the Washington franchise is terribly weak, it is not so much this performance that really counts, but rather its entire short exercise.
The importance of rebound
“I think he understands that it can influence his playing time. It’s the biggest weapon available,” confirms Jacque Vaughn for the New York Postevoking the consistency required of his player. “I think he realizes that he has a role to play in this story and he played his role. »
Two indicators clearly show its rise in power. Last season, in 48 outings, he managed 4 matches with more than 10 points and 15 with more than 5 rebounds. This season, after 21 matches? He has already exceeded 10 points on five occasions, and 5 rebounds on 16. And as he is sharper, Day'Ron Sharpe gains minutes with five more on average compared to last year.
“I just play my game, I play hard, I give it my all on the rebound. I'm a rebound dog, no one can stop me”he explains. “As soon as I get a lot of offensive rebounds, I know I’m going to have a good game. It’s my driving force to move forward. »
A relationship with Nic Claxton
The Nets can therefore count on a hard-working replacement pivot, who rebounds and is a perfect second for Nic Claxton. “We know how important the interiors are in the league and especially for our team. They do their job, they defend and rebound. We need that every match”assures Mikal Bridges.
It must be said that the duo Nic Claxton – Day'Ron Sharpe has been based in Brooklyn since 2021. The two pivots therefore know each other very well.
“Nic and I have been together for three seasons, so the automatisms are there. He tells me certain things to do and I listen to him. We are complementary,” delivers the former North Carolina player.“I've been with them from the beginning and I get to see them, push them and expect them to do more, just as they expect themselves to do more “, adds Jacque Vaughn. » This is important for their progress. They like to push each other. There is a synergy and everyone tries to take over from the other. »
| Day’Ron Sharpe | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2021-22 | BRK | 32 | 12 | 57.7 | 28.6 | 58.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 5.0 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 6.2 |
| 2022-23 | BRK | 48 | 12 | 54.4 | 54.5 | 63.6 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 4.7 |
| 2023-24 | BRK | 21 | 16 | 56.7 | 0.0 | 61.7 | 2.5 | 4.3 | 6.8 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 7.0 |
| Total | 101 | 13 | 56.1 | 36.4 | 61.5 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 5.7 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
