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ANALYSIS: Frontcourt potential emerges on Long Island Nets’ roster

The Long Island Nets are quietly assembling a frontcourt built on positional size, a priority echoed by Brooklyn’s development philosophy. With training camp approaching, the team has added physicality across the board, including two-way players Grant Nelson and Chaney Johnson, along with newcomers like Dain Dainja (6’9”, 255 lbs, 7’7” wingspan) and G League signee Nick Pringle.

The roster also features Jonathan Pierre, a 6’9” forward who plays more of a wing role, and Tyler Bilodeau, another 6’9” athlete. These additions align with the Nets’ strategy of leveraging G League rules to integrate young talent, with up to three two-way players eligible for 50 NBA games and two unrestricted roster spots for development minutes.

Last season, 11 players split time between Long Island and Brooklyn, underscoring the pipeline’s effectiveness—especially for players like Johnson, who averaged 8.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 42% of his offensive boards in 17 Nets appearances last year. His efficiency and scrappy play have drawn praise, including from Egor Demin, who suggested Johnson could soon earn a standard contract after a strong preseason showing against the 76ers (9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals).

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