Brooklyn Nets: Player grades from 107-102 loss to Knicks

By Phil Watson | Oct 4, 2018

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 3: Rodions Kurucs #00 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots the ball against the New York Knicks during a pre-season game on October 3, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

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BROOKLYN, NY – SEPTEMBER 24: Jordan McLaughlin #0 of the Brooklyn Nets poses for a portrait during Media Day on September 24, 2018 at HSS Training Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /

D. 8 MIN, 1 AST, 2 TOV, +4. PG. Brooklyn Nets. JORDAN MCLAUGHLIN

Jordan McLaughlin is a long shot to be with the Brooklyn Nets this season. He’s an undersized point guard (read: defensive liability) who struggled with his shot both in Summer League and Wednesday night.

McLaughlin missed two attempts against the Knicks, both from 3-point range and both rather badly. He also turned the ball over twice, including one sequence where he simply fell down and the ball bounced out of bounds in the backcourt.

It was not the most impressive way to show an organization they should consider you part of the plan.

McLaughlin has some skills — he was a four-year starter at USC and can handle the ball well … most of the time.

But the jersey with “Nets” emblazoned across the front that McLaughlin will be wearing this season will be Long Island blue rather than Brooklyn black.