The dream continues for Drew Timme

While the Nets live an end of the season without sporting interest (18 defeats in the last 22 matches), there is one that takes advantage of these long weeks to show themselves. It is Drew Timme. The latter was not drafted and only played his very first NBA match on March 28. With his double-double, he shone immediately.

The former Gonzaga star in NCAA confirmed in stride until, on Sunday, to obtain a first tenure against the Raptors. She will then compile 13 points and 7 rebounds.

“In my first game, I was really enthusiastic. Now it's just a match ”, commentlike a young veteran, Drew Timme. “It is obvious that being titular for the first time is very cool. But as soon as the ball is launched, we forget that. We are on the ground and we just have to play. »»

In five matches for two weeks, the Nets player, who signed a two -season non -guaranteed contract, runs at 11.6 points and 5. 4 rebounds on average, in just 25 minutes.

“He is very good. He is immediately connected with his teammates ”, underlines Jordi Fernandez. “He integrates with his personality and his game. I want him to continue shooting at 3-PTS, that he is aggressive. I am very happy for him, not only for his production, his shoots, but for his intentions, because he is a good teammate. He is there, he works all the players and I am very satisfied. »»

Drew Timme makes his place, little by little, being, in his own words, “The kid who annoys everyone in class by asking millions of questions”. “If we don't ask, we miss and it's our fault then”he justifies. “I am not afraid to ask questions or ask what we repeat things. »»

How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = minutes; Shots = successful shots / tempted shots; 3pts = 3-point / 3-point attempted; LF = Successful free throws / tempted free throws; Off = offensive rebound; Def = defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; PD = assists; FTE: Personal faults; Int = interceptions; BP = lost bullets; CT: against; Pts = points.