The Nets made history by selecting five players in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, including Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf, marking the first time two Jewish players were drafted together since 2006. This selection increased the number of Jewish players in the NBA from two to four. General manager Sean Marks expressed excitement about the diverse talent and the significance of these selections for the Jewish community in Brooklyn, home to a large Jewish population. Saraf and Wolf's backgrounds and contributions to basketball reflect the global nature of the sport.
To be honest, it's fantastic, the way it just worked out. The game of basketball is such a worldly game, played all over the globe... There's talent everywhere, and our job is to bring in the best talent regardless of race or ethnicity.
It's definitely going to be unique having them both here and we're excited about that. The borough is excited about that. I know the Jewish community here is very excited about that, too.
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