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Danny Wolf’s brother goes viral after emotional reaction to Nets’ late-first-round pick in NBA Draft

The Wolf family went through a ton of emotions on Wednesday night.

Michigan forward Danny Wolf fell down the board a bit for the 2025 NBA Draft before going at 27th overall to the Nets, but before he finally heard his name called, Wolf was seen on ESPN’s broadcast looking distraught as the second round grew closer.

Once Wolf was locked in as Brooklyn’s selection though, emotions were all over the place for him and his family. Wolf’s brother was seen on the broadcast in tears, soaking it all in as his sibling was heading to the NBA.

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Here’s a look at the emotional few minutes for Danny Wolf and his family during the first round of the draft.

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Danny Wolf’s brother goes viral for emotional reaction to Nets’ pick

Wolf came into Wednesday night expected to go in the first round, even if he wasn’t expected to be a lottery pick. Most mock drafts pinned the 7-foot forward, who averaged 13.2 points and 9.7 rebounds per game last year at Michigan, to land somewhere in the mid-to-late first round.

However, as the draft rolled along, Wolf found himself still sitting with his family, waiting for his name to be called after 26 selections had been made with the second round approaching.

With the Nets on the clock with the 27th overall pick, Wolf was seen by ESPN’s broadcast with his family, appearing to be emotional while shaking his head. It’s unclear whether he was taking in the moment because he knew he was about to be selected, or if he didn’t know about the pick, still hopeful and waiting for his name to be called.

Either way, when Danny Wolf was announced as Brooklyn’s selection at No. 27, all of the emotions came out for the family. He hugged each of his parents and siblings.

While Wolf was joined by his parents for an interview with ESPN’s Monica McNutt, one of his two brothers remained at the table where they were sitting, crying tears of joy for his brother’s moment.

“I think we heard your brother is at the table, still trying to get himself together. Just so much emotions, it’s healthy,” McNutt said. “I’m glad to see you guys letting it out.”

The new Nets forward responded by saying that he has the “two greatest brothers in the world” and an “unbelievable sister who I love,” noting how they all helped him get to where he was. As Wolf spoke to ESPN, a shot of his brother in tears was shown on the broadcast:

Ultimately, the special moment was cut a bit short on the broadcast as commissioner Adam Silver came to the podium with the Celtics‘ 28th overall pick, but it was still one of the most emotional sequences of the first round, with the Wolf family taking the spotlight as they celebrated the big man’s journey to the NBA.

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