The Brooklyn Nets made a significant global impact during the NBA draft by selecting five first-round picks from various countries, including Russia, France, and Israel. General Manager Sean Marks emphasized the universal nature of basketball, noting that talent exists worldwide, transcending race and ethnicity. The newly drafted players were introduced at the team's practice facility, highlighting connections among them from previous experiences, such as shared practices in Israel. The new roster reflects the Nets' commitment to bringing diverse talent into the league.
The Nets had five first-round picks and they scoured the globe to find the players for them. There's a Russian who played professionally in Spain before heading to college in Utah.
To be honest, it's fantastic the way it just worked out,” said Sean Marks, the team's general manager. “I mean, if you think about it, the game of basketball is such a worldly game, played all over the globe.
Nolan Traore reacts after being selected 19th by the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the NBA basketball draft, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in New York.
Some of them knew each other long before they sat at the same long podium along with Marks and coach Jordi Fernandez - who is from Spain and coached Canada's Olympic team.
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