the networks They announced that they had signed a first-round pick Whitehead’s pitcher for his rookie contract Monday night.
Whitehead said in a The team released the video. “It’s been an exciting and long journey but I’m glad I made it through.”
Whitehead was selected with the 22nd pick in the 2023 NBA Draft from Duke. At 6-foot-7 and 220 pounds, the Newark native brings some much needed size to Brooklyn.
Whitehead averaged 8.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game on 42.1 percent shooting (42.9 percent from three) over 28 games (seven starts) last season for the Blue Devils.
Whitehead missed some time at the beginning of the year due to foot surgery and recently had a second operation in May. He is expected to be fully recovered and ready to start the 2023 season, according to the report ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.