Josh Minott is attempting to carve out a consistent role during his fourth NBA season. The former Boston Celtics forward is making a strong case for an extended opportunity following a trade for the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets.
Minot had the best performance of his career during Brooklyn's 108-97 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday. The 6-foot-8 wing kept the Nets, who were down more than half their rotation, competitive for most of the game. He made a post A career-high 24 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field, 4-of-7 from three and 8-of-10 from the free-throw line with three steals and three blocks in 24 minutes.
When Minot was asked what led to the best inning of his career, he said, "I would just say my teammates." "They were finding me at their cuts when I was open. I mean, I basically owe them everything. I didn't really do anything that didn't involve them finding me... I'm coming into a situation in the middle of the season. So I have to make a crazy mental shift. So for them to really help speed things up and help me understand who we are as a team — just our game, values, how we play — I mean, I would say that." That's everything. They definitely help guide me, and I'm looking forward to what else they have to teach me."
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Minot joined the Nets at the trade deadline from the Boston Celtics, who dropped his minimum salary below the luxury tax. The 23-year-old has performed well for Boston earlier this season.
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Minot averaged 6.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 steals in 18.5 minutes per game in his first 27 appearances this season. He shot 50.8 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from three on 7.1 attempts per 100 possessions during the stretch.
The 6-foot-8 Memphis product, with a seven-foot wingspan and above-average athleticism, has impressed as a defensive playmaker. His promising three-point shooting and drive length at the rim offer an interesting two-way upside for the Nets team that acquired him at no cost.
Minot's four made threes and six steals (steals + blocks) on Thursday were both career highs.
"I was looking forward to it," he said of his performance. "But at the end of the day, I wouldn't call it futile, but there is a goal. So overall, I don't want to say I'm satisfied, but I'm quite happy with my performance... I'm just trying to keep that momentum going. I understand that they had a momentum before me, and I'm not trying to ruin that. I'm just trying to find a way to come in and impact the game. Just keep the team up, elevate the team and its values." "I'm trying."
Minot should have ample opportunity to prove his worth as the Nets increase their offensive aggression to close out the season. Brooklyn recently shut down Igor Demin and Deron Sharp for the season. Michael Porter Jr. (right ankle sprain), Nolan Traore (rest) and Zaire Williams (illness) also were ruled out against Atlanta.
The Nets have a $2.58 million team option on Minot for next season.
