Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe gives update on left UCL (thumb) surgery recovery

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe was on his way to having a career season before he tore the Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) in his left thumb and requiring surgery to address the issue. Sharpe has not played for Brooklyn since a 126-115 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Mar. 9, but he took some time to give an update on where he is in his rehab.

"I feel pretty good... Rehab is going smooth. I can't wait to get back on the court full-time," Sharpe said during a mid-game interview for Tuesday's 117-86 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

While Sharpe was wearing a wrap on his left hand during the win over the Grizzlies, Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez believed that Sharpe suffered his UCL tear in that game, but he also showed plenty of growth this season along the way. "Just comfortable with the ball. Making decisions with the ball, putting the ball on the ground, passes, three-point shooting," Sharpe said when asked by YES Network's Sarah Kustok about what has led to his growth this year.

"I feel like I got a lot more to me, but like I said, everything comes with confidence. I'm trying to build [more confidence] this summer to have another great year next year. Sharpe, 24 , had another solid season as the backup center to starter Nic Claxton as he averaged 8.