Overview

• Wolf, a 7-footer from Michigan, averaged 13.2 points and 9.7 rebounds per game in his final college season.
• Expected to be a first-round selection, he slid to the 27th pick, a drop he vowed to use as motivation entering the NBA.
• Brother Jake, a former Washington University in St. Louis player, choked up on live television as he celebrated Danny’s selection.
• During a post-pick interview, their mother Tina repeatedly referred to the Nets as the ‘New York’ team, prompting Danny to correct her.
• In his post-draft remarks, Wolf credited his parents, two brothers and sister for their support and said he would use his draft-day slide as motivation.