Mitch Creek not giving up on NBA dream while playing for Long Island Nets

Long Island NetsMitch Creek is playing well for Long Island. He’s averaging 13 points, 8.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.5 steals. The 6’5” Australian can play multiple positions. His only failing so far is three point shooting where he’s made only 1-of-6.

He also won a game on a three point play at the buzzer against the Capital City Go-Go, a game where he scored 17 points and grabbed 11 boards.

Creek, who’s 26 and played eight years of pro ball in Australia and Germany, came to New York in hopes of getting a two-way contract. He didn’t —those went to Theo Pinson and Alan Williams— but he decided to stick around anyway. That came at a cost. He could be making multiple times more in Europe or…