During a post-draft interview, Brooklyn Nets first-round pick Danny Wolf subtly corrected his mom during a live ESPN appearance after an innocent slip-up about the difference between Brooklyn and New York. The Michigan forward, selected 27th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, was celebrating his son’s accomplishment with his mother, who appeared to miss that distinction when expressing her joy. Wolf subtly reminded his mom that the Nets are based in Brooklyn, not New York, where the Knicks are based, to ensure fans knew he was joining the Nets, not their in-state rival. The incident sparked a minor buzz among fans, emphasizing the regional pride and team rivalry that often accompany NBA drafts.
The Nets were busy Wednesday night, picking up five players in the first round. BYU’s Egor Demin was selected as their first pick at No. 8, followed by Frenchman Nolan Traoré at No. 19, Germany’s Ben Saraf at No. 26, and Wolf, who averaged 13.2 points, 3.6 assists, and a team-best 9.7 rebounds per game in his lone season with the Wolverines. The Nets also received the rights to swingman Drake Powell from the Atlanta Hawks, who was selected 22nd overall.
Wolf’s mom, Tina, expressed her pride and excitement, saying, “We are so excited to go to New York. It was what he wanted, and it happened,” while Wolf quietly corrected her twice, mouthing