Prior to the 2025 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets emerged as a focal point, possessing five first-round picks. Rather than opting to trade any of these selections to either advance in the draft order or secure a star player, the organisation decided to utilise all five picks.
The Nets’ recent decision has sparked considerable discourse within the NBA community, with fans voicing their criticism. In addition, ESPN insider Brian Windhorst revealed that several NBA executives and agents have humorously scrutinised the Nets’ draft strategy.
“I’ve got some people telling me things about Brooklyn. People are making fun of these draft picks. I mean, I’ve got people saying to me—executives and agents—they’re like, ‘Man, I was watching [the Nets] play three two-way guys during this year so that they could clap for taking guys in the 20s.’ He was like, ‘These two-way guys might be just as good as the guys that they’re taking,” Windhorst said in a recent appearance on ESPN’s draft alt-cast with the Numbers on the Board podcast.
Brian Windhorst says executives and agents were hitting him up to poke fun at the Nets’ draft 🫣
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The Brooklyn Nets generated considerable discussions during the initial round of the 2025 NBA Draft through their selections.
Historic First Round Selections For The Brooklyn Nets In The 2025 NBA Draft
The Brooklyn Nets selected Egor Demin from BYU with the 8th pick, followed by Nolan Traoré from Saint Quentin at 19, Drake Powell from North Carolina at 22, Ben Saraf from Ratiopharm Ulm at 26, and Danny Wolf from Michigan at 27.
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Despite facing backlash and scepticism about their first-round choices, the Brooklyn Nets made NBA history by becoming the first team to have five first-round selections in a single draft.
The Brooklyn Nets are the first team in NBA history to make 5 first round picks in one draft. pic.twitter.com/dG5vbMAHAz
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The Nets endured a challenging 2024-25 NBA season that fell short of their expectations. They struggled to find consistency on the court throughout the year, resulting in a disappointing finish. Ultimately, they ended the regular season in 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings, amassing a record of 26 wins and 56 losses.
