Nets' Tyson Etienne reacts to getting Two-Way contract this summer
"Man, extremely grateful. I've always loved the Nets organization even when I was a young kid growing up," Etienne said following last Sunday's 102-96 loss to the Washington Wizards. Etienne, born in New York, had his best game of the summer league as he dropped 15 points and three assists in 23 minutes against Tre Johnson and the Wizards at Thomas & Mack Center.
"To be a part of this organization, be a part of this team building in Brooklyn, is something I really cherish. I take big, big pride and honor in that," Etienne continued before explaining what Brooklyn expects from him moving forward. "Bring the energy, bring that Brooklyn grit, you know? Bring what we're building, bringing that culture to the floor every time on the court, and that energy being able to knock down shots and be shots and be a great teammate."
Etienne, 25, came into the NBA as an undrafted free-agent out of the 2022 NBA Draft following a three-year career at Wichita State. Etienne found himself getting some NBA minutes last season with the Nets after the team decided to give some other players a look once it became clear that the team wasn't going to make the postseason or the play-in tournament.
Etienne played seven games for Brooklyn towards the end of the season and he averaged 7.9 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game while shooting 32.7% from the field and 29.5% from three-point land. While Etienne's role with the team next season is left to be seen, he is still cherishing the chance to be on the team that is rewarding him for his work to get to the next level.
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