The Brooklyn Nets signed guard Archie Goodwin to a rest-of-season deal on April 4 after he impressed the team during his 20-day audition -- two 10-day contracts. Goodwin enjoyed his time with the Nets and hopes to stick with the team next season.

"I can grow with this team, grow with the staff and organization," Goodwin told The Boston Globe. "It’s not disheartening if you’re mentally tough. I can get through anything. I’ve been through it all. I know what it’s like to be in the D-League. It takes a different person to get out of it because you can get lost down there."

In 12 appearances with the Nets, Goodwin averaged 7.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. He is signed through 2017-18, although his contract offers no salary protection if he's waived by Oct. 31. If he's on the Nets' roster past that deadline, Goodwin will be guaranteed $200,000.

"I told [Nets GM] Sean Marks that I want to play there because they play hard and they play together," Goodwin said. "That’s something I want to be a part of."

Goodwin, the No. 29 pick in the 2013 NBA draft, spent his first three seasons in the NBA with the Phoenix Suns. In 2016-17, Goodwin played with the New Orleans Pelicans (three games), Greensboro Swarm in the D-League (34 games) and the Nets to finish out the season.

Goodwin entered the 2013 draft after spending one season at Kentucky, and he still believes that was the right move for him.

"It just taught me to stay ready mentally," Goodwin said. "Just being prepared for whatever comes my way. You know, this year has been a long one, it’s been one of the craziest years that I’ve ever experienced. So just being mentally strong the whole time and working and trusting God’s plan is the biggest thing."

-- Nick Silva