Nets' Josh Minott reacts to tense game vs. Knicks, Brooklyn's fans
Brooklyn Nets forward Josh Minott had his best game in a Nets uniform in Friday's 93-92 loss to the New York Knicks. He reacted to the tense night.
NEW YORK -- Brooklyn Nets forward Josh Minott has not spent much time with the Nets since coming to the team during the February trade deadline via a trade with the Boston Celtics. Minott's tenure with Brooklyn began with him seeing inconsistent playing time, but now, he is seeing the floor on a regular basis and he is embracing his new environment. "I wanted that (expletive) so (expletive) bad.
I mean, ever since we've been here, it's like every game's an away game," Minott said following Friday's 93-92 loss to Karl-Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks . Minott had arguably his best game in a Nets uniform as he finished the contest with 22 points and five rebounds, but Brooklyn lost in part due to a second half where Brooklyn lost 49-42. "Tonight was just a night to really just stick it to everybody, man.
As an organization, as a team, to show people that we got (expletive) here," Minott continued. "Just a sea of blue, sea of orange, every game we play, [we] see [colors] of the other team. I saw it here when I was on the Celtics, but being here, I got nothing but respect for the real fans, like the real Brooklyn fans, shout-out to them.
" Minott, 23 , is having a solid year during his time with the Nets as he's averaging 9. 2 points, 2. 1 rebounds, and 1.