What happened: The line came at halftime of preseason play ahead of the 2026-27 season in his first games with Brooklyn. He shot 4-of-6 from the field and 2-of-3 from three while adding three rebounds.

Why it matters: Nine assists in a half points to a playmaking workload in the frontcourt. Efficient shooting across exhibition minutes gives Brooklyn a stable scoring reference as the rotation settles.

What to watch: Second-half minutes and the next preseason outing will clarify rotation order around him.