Keon Ellis Impressing Jordi Fernández Early in Brooklyn Nets Camp

Keon Ellis has quickly impressed Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernández and teammates during training camp, building on their prior relationship in Sacramento. Signed to a two-year, $18 million deal, Ellis is praised for his elite defensive hands and basketball IQ. Ellis averaged 6.7 points and shot 36.3% from three last season while splitting time between Sacramento and Cleveland. Fernández and players like Michael Porter Jr. and Drake Powell have lauded his high defensive motor and seamless fit.