Jake Wolf got emotional after he watched his brother, Danny, get drafted by the Brooklyn Nets
The former University of Michigan star went No. 27 in the first round
Jake was seen crying and wiping his eyes in the aftermath of his brother realizing his "dream"
Danny Wolf’s brother is verklempt! The former Michigan star’s older sibling, Jake, got emotional after his brother was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, June 25 as the 27th pick.
Jake, seated at the family’s table at Barclays Center, was overcome by the moment, as he burrowed his head into his hands and rubbed his eyes.
His reaction had social media ablaze — and caught the attention of ESPN’s Monica McNutt, who interviewed Danny, 21, and his parents, Tina and Joe Wolf, after he was selected.
“I think we heard your brother is at the table, still trying to get himself together,” McNutt said to the newly minted NBA player, as the camera cut to Jake who was teary-eyed. “Just so much emotion. It’s healthy, I’m glad to see you guys letting it out.”
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Danny Wolf's Brother Goes Viral for Reaction After He is Drafted by Brooklyn Nets
Danny Wolf's Brother Goes Viral for Reaction After He is Drafted by Brooklyn Nets
“For sure,” Danny responded. “I have the two greatest brothers in the world, I have an unbelievable sister who I love. They all helped me get to where I’m at today.”
For Jake, who played basketball at Washington University from 2021 to 2023, draft night was a culmination of the family’s dream: older brother Josh also played college ball at Lehigh University.
Danny, who played at Yale before transferring to Michigan for his junior year, was expected to go in the first round. But he too couldn’t hold back his emotions, as the first round was nearing a close and he had yet to be selected.
Finally, the Israeli-American, who grew up in Illinois, heard his name called about three hours into the draft.
“It’s a dream come true,” the 7-footer told reporters, per ESPN, as his beaming parents looked on. “It’s really hard to put into words. I’ve worked so hard to get here, I’ve had such a great support system. I’m excited to work, and I hope Brooklyn knows what they’re getting.”