Jerry Nelson compares new draft pick to Hardaway and Nash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Jerry Nelson expressed confidence in a newly drafted player, likening him to NBA greats Tim Hardaway and Steve Nash. Drafted at No. 33, Nelson highlighted the player's qualities of heart, intelligence, and determination, stating that these traits often go unnoticed by statistical measures. This comparison reflects Nelson's belief in the player's potential impact on the team. The sentiment underscores the value placed on intangible attributes in player evaluations as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Jerry Nelson made comments about a drafted player
- •He compared the player to Tim Hardaway and Steve Nash
- •Nelson cited heart, brains, and determination as key attributes
- •The player was selected at No. 33 in the draft
- •Nelson believes analytics often miss these qualities.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — "All I know is he had the same things that Hardaway …
""All I know is he had the same things that Hardaway …
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