US Edition“Israeli Version of D’Angelo Russell”: Jonathan Givony Comes up with Interesting Comparison for No. 26 Pick Ben Saraf
- The Brooklyn Nets selected Israeli guard Ben Saraf as the 26th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday night.
- Saraf’s selection followed his strong international performances and professional career in Germany’s Basketball Bundesliga, where he led Ratiopharm Ulm to the league final.
- Saraf, a 6-foot-5 left-handed guard aged 19, was named the most valuable player at the U18 European basketball tournament in 2024 and is recognized for his playmaking, defensive abilities, and basketball IQ.
- Analyst John Hollinger placed Saraf 15th among 2025 prospects and noted that he could reliably fill the role of a backup guard, with the possibility of reaching a much higher level if his perimeter shooting becomes more consistent.
- Saraf’s draft joins teammate Danny Wolf, who was picked 27th, making them the first two Israelis drafted to the same NBA team together, potentially increasing Israeli representation in the league.
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History in the NBA: Two Israelis drafted in the first round
For the first time, two Israeli players, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf, drafted into the NBA, both by the Brooklyn Nets. Saraf, an Israeli league MVP, and Wolf, a standout US college player, join Deni Avdija as the only Israelis in the NBA.
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