The Nets constantly plug Drake Powell as the most athletic player in this year’s draft class.

He’ll get a chance to prove it, they hope sooner rather than later.

After a knee injury robbed Powell of a chance to play in summer league, or even play pickup with his new teammates over the past few months, the rookie wing was finally cleared for full-contact work before Monday’s practice.

“[He’s practiced] a few times,” Nets coach Jordi Fernández said. “He’s been doing a great job. His body looks good. Getting ready to better ramp up, and just being cautious. He’s done a really good job. He’s an elite athlete — we believe the best athlete in the draft — so it’s exciting to watch him take those steps. And he is putting the work in, for sure.”

“Best athlete” is of course subjective. But there

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