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Nets rookies encourage younger sufferers at Manhattan hospital: ‘This little interaction can go a long way’
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Nets rookies encourage younger sufferers at Manhattan hospital: ‘This little interaction can go a long way’

Last updated: September 18, 2025 8:52 pm
Editorial Board Published September 18, 2025
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Danny Wolf has worn loads of jerseys in his basketball journey, however none carried the load of Wednesday afternoon. At Manhattan’s HSS Lerner Kids’s Pavilion, the previous Michigan massive man wasn’t battling on the hardwood. He stood beside hospital beds along with his fellow rookie teammates, sharing smiles and handing out autographs whereas carrying the Nets‘ emblem throughout his chest for the primary time.

The hour-long go to had its share of quiet moments, however not when Wolf spoke up. The 6-11 ahead was the tallest man within the constructing, and his booming voice carried simply as excessive as his body.

“I think it’s special for all of us,” Wolf mentioned. “Just having the platform that we do and just being able to inspire kids through good times and bad times, and I think it’s just something we need to utilize and embrace… This little interaction can go a long way for these kids, so it’s special.”

Probably the most memorable scene unfolded within the hallway, when gamers shifted from bedside visits again to the designated meet-and-greet house. One mom, a faithful Boston Celtics fan, had a son within the hospital and one other again house, whom she rapidly dialed on FaceTime to carry him into the second.

The boy’s first request was Egor Demin, the Nets’ prime choose in June. Then got here a second identify: Wolf. As quickly because the cellphone was handed alongside, his voice burst with pleasure, and Wolf answered with the identical unbridled spirit.

“I mean, sometimes you forget what you’re doing, who’s watching you, who you’re inspiring, and just to get a little glimpse of that, it’s cool and it’s unique,” Wolf mentioned. “And, yeah, it’s just something you definitely don’t want to take for granted.”

Because the official hospital of the Nets, HSS has lengthy partnered with the franchise, not solely offering world-class orthopedic and musculoskeletal care, but additionally working with the crew on neighborhood initiatives designed to create memorable experiences for households throughout the tri-state space. That mission was realized Wednesday, with Brooklyn’s rookies roaming the halls and bringing power to each nook.

Demin remains to be adjusting to moments like these. Born in Russia, the 6-8 guard continues to sharpen his public talking — a problem seemingly shared by a number of of his rookie teammates. Even so, he referred to as the go to rewarding, particularly as he handed out Nets hats and Vince Carter bobbleheads. He left already anticipating the following alternative to attach with the Brooklyn neighborhood.

“I think that’s something I’m looking forward to, and I’m super excited to meet people and get closer to the community, and hopefully inspire people and just make kids happier, and just enjoy time with the fans,” Demin mentioned.

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