LONG ISLAND LOSES BACK-AND-FORTH THRILLER IN DRAMATIC FASHION

January 19th, 2019

LONG ISLAND (Jan. 18, 2019) – The Long Island Nets (18-8), the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, saw their three-game home winning streak come to an end as they fell to the Canton Charge (10-15) 118-117 at NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Brooklyn two-way forward/center Alan Williams logged yet another double-double, his 16th in 19 games played and his ninth consecutive, with 18 points and 18 rebounds along with two assists, a steal and a block.

Brooklyn two-way guard/forward Theo Pinson had a game-high 30 points with four rebounds, seven assists and a steal.

Long Island forward Okaro White logged a double-double with 15 points and 16 rebounds along with three assists and a block.

Long Island led the way in the first half, winning the first quarter 29-25. The Nets expanded on their lead in the second, edging Canton 38-33 to take a nine-point lead into halftime, 67-58. Theo Pinson (16 points) and Mitch Creek (11 points) both scored double figures in the first half alone.

Canton began their charge back in the third quarter, winning the quarter 28-27 to cut the lead to eight points entering the final period of play.

The fourth quarter is where the Charge fought back. The Charge took their first lead, a two-point lead, since the second quarter with 21.4 seconds remaining on a Kobi Simmons pull-up jumper. Long Island answered back as Theo Pinson drained a 3-pointer to give the Nets a one-point lead. Canton immediately answered back off a Levi Randolph floater and the Charge won this one 118-117. Canton forward/center JaCorey Williams led the way in the final period with 10 points in the quarter.

Canton forward/center JaCorey Williams scored 28 points along with seven rebounds, eight assists, a steal and a block. Canton forward Levi Randolph also had 28 points, along with a rebounds, an assist and two steals.

Long Island will head to Erie to take on the BayHawks tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. ET, while Canton will return home to take on Maine tomorrow, on Saturday, Jan. 19, at 7:30 p.m. ET.

The next home game is on Monday Jan. 21, at 3 p.m. vs Raptors 905.

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Former NBA player in Brooklyn Publishes Inspirational Book

October 7th, 2018

Former NBA player and 12yr pro Dontell Jefferson spent his college career at University of Arkansas, lettering in the 2004–05 and 2005–06 seasons. He led the team in assists in 2006 and played in the 2006 NCAA Men’s Tournament. After his senior season, Jefferson was not selected in the 2006 NBA Draft. But continued his in the NBA D League. On March 11, 2009, Jefferson was signed to a 10-day contract by the Charlotte Bobcats.^[2] He signed a second 10-day contract on March 21. He then signed for the remainder of the 2008–09 NBA season.

See Dontell below speaking to community kids about his youth based book helping young athletes to know they can overcome any obstacles in front of them as well as helping the young pros understand the dynamics of playing professional ball.

If you’re interested in having him speak at your showcase/camp event and motivate your athletes email Dontell at info@dontelljefferson.com

Books can be purchased at maketittothenba.com

Personal site…. dontelljefferson.com

Story by iLuvBBall corespondent/writer Najia Smith

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LONG ISLAND NETS 5 GAME PLAN/BIRTHDAY PARTY PAKAGE!

October 6th, 2018

Long Island’s ONLY professional basketball team is now offering a special

5 Game Plan Promotion at an affordable price for the whole family to enjoy!

Come and be part of something special!

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Brooklyn Nets, Project Win, & Physical Fitness in the City

August 15th, 2018

Earlier this month the Brooklyn Nets’ Caris LeVert was making local stops all through Brooklyn to promote physical fitness and staying active. This was the first “Ball drop” by the Nets to promote physical fitness in the borough.

They made quite a few stops throughout the city and they also hosted a 20 minute clinic featuring the Nets guard Caris LeVert.

In this picture above the see Caris with members of Project The Project Win summer league team that was the host site for true drop they are also sponsored by the Nets.

After drills and activities the attendees got basketballs sponsored by Brooklyn Nets Basketball Academy.

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What is the G League & who are the Long Island Nets?

June 17th, 2017

Beginning with the 2017-18 season, the NBA Development League (NBA D-League) will be renamed the NBA G League as part of a multiyear expanded partnership announced by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Gatorade. This marks the first time a U.S. professional sports league has named an entitlement partner.

As part of the partnership, the NBA and Gatorade unveiled a new NBA G League logo that will be featured across all game balls, team jerseys, on-court signage, and league digital assets. Additionally, Gatorade will incubate its latest product and equipment innovations into NBA G League locker rooms, and teams will have the opportunity to collaborate with Gatorade to help players maximize their athletic potential and on-court performance.

Through the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI), the sports fuel company will collaborate with the NBA G League on programs to enhance player sports performance and recovery. Since 1985, GSSI has helped athletes optimize their sports performance and well-being through research, education, innovation and providing high-caliber sports nutrition science services. GSSI scientists will partner with the NBA G League on player nutrition and training programs, incorporating the newest technology and innovations in Gatorade testing, product and equipment.

Founded as a league to develop NBA talent, the NBA D-League has become an integral part of the NBA family, with 40 percent of current NBA players having spent time in the NBA D-League and four current NBA head coaches starting as coaches on NBA D-League benches. The league has tripled in size from eight teams during the inaugural 2001-02 season to a record 25 teams for the 2017-18 campaign. NBA owners have increasingly invested in the NBA D-League, with 15 NBA clubs purchasing an NBA D-League team since the 2012-13 season, bringing the total number of NBA-owned minor league franchises to 20 for next season.

“As one of the most iconic brands in the world and a founding partner of the NBA Development League, Gatorade is an ideal fit for this first-of-its-kind partnership,” said Mark Tatum, NBA Deputy Commissioner and COO. “The NBA D-League has prepared hundreds of players for the NBA and Gatorade has always been focused on fueling players to perform at the highest level. We look forward to collaborating with the renowned GSSI team to enhance player development and our game.”

Connectivity between the NBA and the NBA’s official minor league continues to grow. Recent changes to the NBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement have reinforced that synergy, as NBA teams will be able to have up to two “two-way players” on their rosters beginning next season. These “two-way players” will gain experience in the NBA, but will primarily play in the NBA G League as part of their NBA journeys.

“We have more than 50 years of experience working with athletes and using those insights to help improve athletic performance through innovative sports fuel and equipment,” said Brett O’Brien, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Gatorade. “This expansion of our NBA partnership is a great opportunity to not only work with the elite athletes of the NBA G League, but also continue to lead the evolution of basketball performance.”

The partners will also collaborate on custom, behind-the-scenes video content which will capture NBA G League players on their respective journeys, highlighting a shared commitment to enhancing performance through innovation.

A founding partner of the NBA D-League, Gatorade will continue to present the league’s Gatorade Call-Up platform. Since 2001, there have been nearly 500 Gatorade Call-Ups from the NBA D-League to the NBA.

The NBA G League features 26 teams during the 2017-18 season with the addition of four expansion teams: the Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario (L.A. Clippers), Erie BayHawks (Atlanta Hawks), Memphis Hustle (Memphis Grizzlies) and Wisconsin Herd (Milwaukee Bucks).

The Long Island Nets are the NBA Brooklyn Nets’ affiliate team and Long Island’s ONLY professional basketball team. The Long Island Nets play all their home games at the NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.