He’s simply taking in the experience of his first summer league. Williams isn’t worried about his minutes either. The Nets coach said more experience combined with Williams’ work ethic will help him continue to grow. However, Caporn was encouraged by what he saw from Williams. He also had a turnover after trying to isolate a Bucks defender, who knocked the ball off Williams and out of bounds. His first came while he tried to box out Bucks forward Dewan Hernandez, and the former Rebel picked up another after he fell behind on a drive to the rim. The coach also said Williams can use some refinement on some of the smaller details of playing in an NBA system, in particular communication. I thought he did a great job.”Ĭaporn, who coached the Nets G-League affiliate during the past season, wants to see Williams continue improving his jump shot and continue to add strength to his lanky frame. “I thought he played really well - great energy, great personality, exciting talent. “I should’ve played him more,” Caporn said. But Caporn is certain Williams will get more chances after impressing Friday. and Cam Thomas lots of time in the team’s first summer league game. The Nets wanted to give second-year guards David Duke Jr. Nets coach Adam Caporn said Williams was limited by a fairly strict minutes plan. He scored a tough layup through contact to go along with his made 3 and added a rebound. Williams scored five points and didn’t miss a shot during his brief cameo. But the former Rebel wing shined when he got the chance. Williams only got five minutes of playing time Friday, as the Nets lost 94-90 to the Bucks. But when you’re out there, for me, I’m just trying to do everything that I can to stay on the court.” “You don’t know how many minutes you’re going to play before the game. “Whether I play five minutes, whether I play 15, whether I play 25, I just try to go in and make plays,” Williams said. The Brooklyn Nets swung the ball back to him, and the 6-foot-6-inch Williams lined up a 3 as a Milwaukee Bucks defender made a decent close-out attempt on him. It only took him around 60 seconds to make an impact.Ĭoming off the bench for his first appearance at the NBA Summer League, Williams was all alone at the top of the key. With six minutes remaining in the second quarter, former UNLV wing Donovan Williams officially made his return to Las Vegas. Brooklyn Nets Donovan Williams (88), a former UNLV basketball player, during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Friday, July 8, 2022.