Brooklyn Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. on Why He’ll Be a STAR in the NBA

Brooklyn Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. on Why He’ll Be a STAR in the NBA

Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr.** joins Stephen A. Smith to discuss his journey from Louisville to the NBA, overcoming a back injury, and why he believes he’s the best creator in his draft class.

Brown opens up about the adversity he faced during his lone college season, the lessons he learned from watching the game from the sidelines, and the leadership qualities he believes every NBA point guard must have. He also explains what NBA teams asked him throughout the draft process, why playing fast fits his game, and what Nets fans can expect from him as he begins his professional career.

Plus, Mikel shares his thoughts on the NBA Finals, load management, developing chemistry with teammates, and why making everyone around him better is what separates him from the rest of the league’s young talent.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction
0:29 Recovering From His Back Injury
1:06 Learning Through Adversity at Louisville
2:05 Dealing With Draft Comparisons
3:35 What the Brooklyn Nets Are Getting
4:33 Defining Leadership as a Point Guard
6:06 What NBA Teams Asked Before the Draft
7:06 The NBA System That Fits Him Best
8:21 Preparing His Body for an 82-Game Season
10:02 What Makes Him Different From Other Rookies
11:27 Thoughts on His NBA Draft Position
12:03 NBA Finals Predictions
13:24 Stephen A. Smith’s Message to Mikel Brown Jr.

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