The Nets have one of the least-formidable point-guard rotations in the NBA, but they apparently aren't done mending it. The team announced in a press release Monday that it has signed free-agent and former Pacers floor general Donald Sloan. Here it is, courtesy of NBC Sports:
The Nets now have Jarrett Jack, Shane Larkin and Ryan Boatright as well as Sloan at the point. Considering he's the last guy signed, it makes sense to assume Sloan will enter training camp as he third point guard, but he's got a shot to be the second, considering he was a consistent minutes-filler for the Pacers until mid-January of last year. Larkin, meanwhile, struggled mightily with the Knicks.
The Nets might have the worst point-guard rotations in the NBA, so whoever is hottest probably has the best chance of getting minutes that the time.
(h/t NBC Sports for the find)
The Brooklyn Nets have signed guard Donald Sloan, General Manager Billy King announced today. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not released.
Sloan (6’3”, 205) has appeared in 157 games (33 starts) in four seasons with the Atlanta Hawks (2011-12), New Orleans Hornets (2011-12, 2012-13), Cleveland Cavaliers (2011-13) and Indiana Pacers (2013-15), registering averages of 4.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 15.5 minutes per game. Sloan also saw action in four playoff games with the Pacers during the 2014 postseason. The 27-year-old Sloan put together his best professional season in 2014-15 with Indiana, posting career-highs in games played (53), starts (21), points per game (7.4), rebounds per game (2.7) and assists per game (3.6). Sloan has also spent time in the D-League and has had brief stints in China and the Philippines.
Originally undrafted in the 2010 NBA Draft, the native of Shreveport, La. began his pro career after four years at Texas A&M. Sloan helped lead the Aggies to four NCAA Tournament appearances and was named All-Big 12 First Team following his senior season. He finished his collegiate career eighth on the school’s all-time points and assists lists.
