Ryan Ruocco on Nets’ Season So Far, Rookies’ Progress & Michael Porter Jr.

About this episode

Ryan Ruocco joins Sarah Kustok to discuss the Brooklyn Nets' progress this season, focusing on their defense, rookies, and Michael Porter Jr.'s impact.

In this episode of Nets Pod , presented by Ticketmaster, Sarah Kustok and YES Network play-by-play announcer Ryan Ruocco check in on the Nets at the quarter mark of the season, breaking down the team’s growth under Coach Jordi Fernández including the league’s top-ranked defense in December, the development of the young core, and the All-Star-level impact of Michael Porter Jr. both on and off the court.

People in this episode

Host: Sarah Kustok

Guest: Ryan Ruocco

Topics covered

• Nets season review
• rookie development
• team growth
• defensive performance
• Michael Porter Jr.

Keywords

• Brooklyn Nets
• Ryan Ruocco
• Michael Porter Jr.
• Jordi Fernández
• rookies
• defense
• NBA

Sponsors

Ticketmaster

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: YES Network

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