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Brooklyn Nets Make History with Dual Israeli Draft Picks

6/26/2025

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In a groundbreaking moment for basketball, the Brooklyn Nets made history by drafting two Israeli talents, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf, in the 2025 NBA Draft. Saraf, a dynamic guard from Ratiopharm Ulm, was chosen 26th, while the towering 7-foot forward Wolf from Michigan followed closely at 27th. They now join Deni Avdija, marking a significant milestone for Israeli representation in the NBA.

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In a groundbreaking moment for basketball, the Brooklyn Nets made history by drafting two Israeli talents, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf, in the 2025 NBA Draft. Saraf, a dynamic guard from Ratiopharm Ulm, was chosen 26th, while the towering 7-foot forward Wolf from Michigan followed closely at 27th. They now join Deni Avdija, marking a significant milestone for Israeli representation in the NBA.