Haywood Highsmith is in a unique situation. In a video curated by X user NetsKingdom late last week, Highsmith could be seen rehabbing in physical therapy. Highsmith, who was acquired alongside a future second-round pick in exchange for a heavily-protected second-round pick in a salary dump deal with the Miami Heat, is set to be the oldest player on Brooklyn’s 2025-26 roster—tying fellow offseason addition Terance Mann. Especially now with incoming rookie and UNC product Drake Powell in the fold, Highsmith’s leadership role will be vital to the growth of the Nets’ youngsters in year two of the team’s complete rebuild.