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Potential Brooklyn Nets lottery pick Darius Acuff talks about his greatest strength on the court, his NBA player comp, and his will to win A look into Darius Acuff's practice and his work ethic via Overtime

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SeanBill$2 months ago

@overtime If Mikel goes 5th, this has to be the pick. I'm not trynna hear shit else. Surround him with defensive length and a good rim protecting center.

EverythingBKNets(Jon)3 months ago

@NetsCifer @overtime @NetsKingdomAJ Darius Acuff has a solid work ethic 🔥 🧐.....

Ari Wagner3 months ago

@overtime 💪

TojiWasHere!⚕️3 months ago

@JfromBk @overtime He’s our guy if LA takes MBJ

Alex Brunner3 months ago

@JfromBk @overtime If Mikel isn’t available, I’m drafting him

RebeldaGhost3 months ago

@overtime 🔥🔥🔥

Fid3 months ago

@overtime What's that vest he's wearing do?

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