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Pick-and-deli-roll? Brooklyn Nets draft Jewish duo back-to-back in an NBA first

JL;DR SUMMARY The Brooklyn Nets made history by drafting Israeli guard Ben Saraf and University of Michigan star Danny Wolf, forming the NBA's second duo to hold Israeli citizenship on the same team. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish IdentityJewish AthletesBrooklyn NetsNba DraftIsraeli BasketballDanny WolfBrooklyn Jewish CommunityBen SarafKyrie Irving Controversy

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Brooklyn, New York, United States
"In Brooklyn where Orthodox fans can frequently be seen courtside Saraf, who plays in the German league, and Wolf will form the first Jewish NBA tandem since 2017."
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
"Danny Wolf (right) averaged 13.2 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists last season as he led Michigan to the Sweet 16."
Chicago, Illinois, United States
"Wolf, who grew up in the Chicago suburbs, acquired his in 2024 to play for Israels under-20 team."
Germany
"Meanwhile, the 6-foot-6 Saraf had a good excuse for missing the big night: His current employer, Ratiopharm Ulm, is playing in a winner-takes-all Game 5 in the Bundesliga championship."
Gan Yoshiya, Central District, Israel
"Born to parents who both played professional basketball in Israel, Saraf grew up roughly 18 miles northeast of Tel Aviv in the village of Gan Yoshiya."
Israel
"Born to parents who both played professional basketball in Israel, Saraf grew up roughly 18 miles northeast of Tel Aviv in the village of Gan Yoshiya."

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