In his first answer at the post-Draft press conference last month, Rodions Kurucs made it plain that Brooklyn was the team he wanted to play for.
“I was super, super surprised that they picked me,” said the Latvian wing. “Actually, this was where I wanted to go ... this place — the Brooklyn Nets — and I’m happy to be here. I know the staff is great here and the club is great for the young guys’ performance and I know they will work with the young guys. That’s what I like.
“That’s very important for young players.