Four former draft lottery picks and a late first rounder headline the roster for the Nets first free-agent mini-camp, to held at the PNY Center May 21 through 23. In addition to the previously reported Adam Morrison and Al Thornton, the roster includes Julian Wright, taken at #13 in 2007, Hilton Armstrong, taken at #12, and David Harrison, taken at #29 in 2004.
Wright is the youngest at 24, Harrison the oldest at 29. Morrison and Armstrong are 27, Thornton 28.
In addition to the former NBA veterans, the Nets have invited several top D-Leaguers, including two from the Springfield Armor. Jeff Foote, the Armor's seven foot center is confirmed and L.D. Williams, the Armor's two-time Dunk Champion, may also participate. Among the other D-Leaguers who'll attend are Edwin Ubiles, the 2012 D-League Rookie of the Year and a Wizards call-up; Malcolm Thomas, who spent time with the Lakers and Spurs; and Ryan Reid, who played with the Thunder.
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