Brooklyn Nets select Mikel Brown Jr. with No. 6 pick in NBA Draft

The Brooklyn Nets chose Mikel Brown Jr. from Louisville with the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft held on June 27. General manager Sean Marks noted Brown’s excitement and determination, which played a crucial role in the decision. Despite expectations to draft Darius Acuff Jr., the Nets valued Brown’s competitiveness and athleticism, highlighted by his strong pre-draft performance. Brown, who averaged 18.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game in college, could be positioned as a starting point guard depending on his summer performance. Alongside first-round pick Joshua Jefferson, Brown will join a lineup featuring players like Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle.

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