Overview
- Ben Saraf poured in 40 points on 14-of-26 shooting with six threes, six rebounds and four assists in Long Island’s 116-97 win over the Oklahoma City Blue at the G League Showcase.
- Jordi Fernandez praised the 19-year-old’s poise and shot-making, saying he looked like an NBA player and predicting he will be a great NBA player.
- Brooklyn brought Saraf back from Long Island the next day; he was active but did not play in the Nets’ win over the 76ers.
- Saraf’s early NBA run featured uneven shooting and finishing, while his G League stint shows improved perimeter accuracy after mechanical work with shooting coach Dave Love.
- The No. 26 pick and former Israel U18 MVP is viewed as a developmental piece who could challenge for minutes on a young, competition-heavy roster.