Mitch Creek wasn’t a newcomer to the Brooklyn Nets when he signed a 10-day contract with the club on Friday.
Creek, a 26-year-old in his ninth season of professional basketball — but his first in North America, was with the Nets in training camp after playing in the NBA Summer League with the Dallas Mavericks.
Creek was ultimately waived after the final preseason game and was allocated to the Nets’ NBA G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, where he had played very well.
A rugged power forward trapped in a wing’s body, Creek averaged 14.