The Brooklyn Nets have officially completed their 2023 NBA Draft and as a result, they can now turn their attention to other urgent matters like free-agency and the summer league. After the draft on Thursday, the Nets held an introductory press conference on Friday to let everyone meet the rookies.
As a recap, Brooklyn selected Alabama big man Noah Clowney with the 21st overall pick, Duke wing Dariq Whitehead with the 22nd overall pick, and Kansas forward Jalen Wilson with the 51st overall pick. With all of the buzz that has surrounded the Nets franchise with regard to possibly using their two first-round picks to move up, Brooklyn ended up taking players that they intend to keep on the team.
The Nets had to wait awhile until it was their turn to make a selection and it seemed that they could have lucked into getting Villanova wing Cam Whitmore at 21st overall. However, once the Houston Rockets took Whitmore, Brooklyn decided to take players that may not be ready to play right now, but could be impactful players in the near future. Here are some of the quotes from everyone at the press conference: