The Brooklyn Nets are undertaking the unprecedented task of developing five rookie first-round picks this season. While Egor Demin and Drake Powell are enjoying NBA rotation roles early in the year, the team's other rookies are awaiting their opportunity. For Nolan Traore, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf, that means learning from G League reps with the Long Island Nets.

After struggling during the preseason and his brief regular-season NBA minutes, Traore turned in a breakout performance on Saturday. The No. 19 pick scored 28 points on 11-of-20 shooting from the field and 6-of-9 from three with nine assists and three turnovers during a 128-113 win over the Greensboro Swarm.

Brooklyn head coach Jordi Fernandez offered Traore high praise following the Long Island win.

“Very good performance.

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