If Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie is indeed out 4-6 weeks because of a thumb injury, they will need someone to step up in his place. Both D’Angelo Russell and Shabazz Napier will see an increase in minutes, but there will need to be another guard in the rotation. That’s where Theo Pinson comes into play. Pinson was a 4 year player for Roy Williams at UNC. Pinson was also a starter for the 2017 UNC team that won the National Championship. Pinson then declared for the draft after his senior year, went undrafted, and then was signed to a two-way contract by the Nets. Although Pinson has spent most of his time with the Long Island Nets of the G-League, Pinson has gotten some minutes in the NBA. Pinson has appeared in 7 games for the Nets, averaging 2.7 points per game, 1.7 assists per game, and 1.4 rebounds per game. Pinson’s last appearance came in a game in Toronto, during which he scored 9 points in 13 minutes of action. That was by far Pinson’s best appearance in an NBA game, as he finished with a +6 in +/-.

Theo Pinson has also torn up the G-League this season. Pinson is averaging 20.1 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game, and 6.7 assists per game. Pinson is one of the main reasons why the Long Island Nets are in 1st place in the Eastern Conference. Just last week, Pinson recorded 30 points and 7 assists in a G-League game. The night before he scored his first NBA points, Pinson recorded his first triple double with 27 points 13 assists and 10 rebounds. Pinson is trying to make his way to the NBA the same way that fellow Net Spencer Dinwddie has, by putting up big numbers in the G-League. The former UNC grad will definitely look to prove the doubters wrong when he gets his chance these next few weeks.

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