Ghana Center Amida Brimah registered his maiden double double in his three year run in the NBA Summer League as Brooklyn Nets lost 77-85 to Minnesota Timberwolves.
The talented defender picked up 12 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks in 19 minutes off the bench as the Nets missed out on a place in the Finals. Minnesota proceeded to the final game but lost 92-95 to Memphis Grizzlies.
Brimah has featured in the preseason competition over the years for Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs since graduating from University of Connecticut in 2017.
However, his run with Brooklyn Nets has been successful considering the increased amount of playing time. Brimah played 19 minutes in a win over Washington Wizards in the first round of this year’s competition.
Amida took advantage of injuries to starting Center Jarrett Allen and recently drafted Forward Nic Claxton to score his first double double production.
His game leading shot blocking performances against Wizards and Minnesota have generated a lot of attention from NBA teams who could sign the 6 foot 11 player for the upcoming season.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 14: Amida Brimah #15 of the Brooklyn Nets dunks against the Minnesota Timberwolves during a semifinal game of the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 14, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Nets 85-77. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 08: Amida Brimah #15 of the Brooklyn Nets blocks a shot by Troy Brown Jr. #6 of the Washington Wizards during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 08, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)LAS VEGAS, NV – JULY 8: Amida Brimah #15 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots a free throw against the Washington Wizards on July 8, 2019 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images)
