Nets’ first-rounder believes Brooklyn is where he ‘needs to be’
To some, the Nets took a gamble on him, an older prospect with presumably limited upside, coming off a left ankle sprain that cut short his NCAA Tournament and Iowa State’s title hopes.
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NBA Brooklyn Nets Nets’ first-rounder believes Brooklyn is where he ‘needs to be’ By Brian Lewis Published June 25, 2026, 9:24 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Julius Randle and Mikel Brown Jr. have gotten all the Nets attention this week. But they traded for a first-round pick with an eye on Joshua Jefferson and landed the skilled forward who says Brooklyn is exactly where he’s supposed to be. “It was really good feedback, from the late first round, from all the front office, just seeing what they need for their team,” Jefferson said. “They felt that I fit in a lot of spots because of my versatility. I’m where I need to be.
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