In a historic moment for the NBA, the Brooklyn Nets selected Israeli Ben Saraf and Israeli-American Danny Wolf back-to-back in the first round of the NBA Draft, increasing the Jewish player representation in the league. Saraf, a 19-year-old from the German league, and Wolf, a 21-year-old 7-footer from the University of Michigan, are set to become teammates. This marks the first time since 2006 that two Jewish players have been drafted together, highlighting a growing presence of Jewish players in the league.
This marks the first time since 2006 that two Jewish players were selected in the same NBA draft.
Wolf, a 7-footer from the University of Michigan, was projected to go earlier in the round.
Saraf, who is 6-foot-6, is the son of two former Israeli pro basketball players.
The Nets selected Israeli Ben Saraf and Israeli-American Danny Wolf back to back with the 26th and 27th overall picks.
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