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Social media reacts to Nets falling to No. 6 pick in 2026 NBA Draft
TL;DR
The Brooklyn Nets received the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery despite having the best odds for the No. 1 pick. This outcome has disappointed fans and players alike, with social media reactions highlighting their frustration.
Key points
- Brooklyn Nets received the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery
- Nets had the best odds for the No. 1 pick at 14.0%
- They ended the season with a 20-62 record, the third-worst in the league
- Social media reactions highlighted disappointment among fans and players
- Potential picks include guards Darius Acuff Jr. and Keaton Wagler
2026 NBA Draft LotteryDarius Acuff Jr.Keaton WaglerBrooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets came away from Sunday's 2026 NBA Draft Lottery with disappointing news as they ended up with the No. 6 overall pick in June's draft despite having the best odds of getting the No. 1 pick. Brooklyn ended the 2025-26 season with the third-worst record in the league (20-62), meaning they had a 14.0% chance of getting the No. 1 pick and a 52.1% chance of their pick remaining in the top-4.
For whatever reason, the Netsfell by three spots, reminding Nets fans of what happened last year when Brooklyn fell from the No. 6 pick to the No. 8 pick, landing them BYU guard Egor Demin. This time around, the Nets could be looking at a bevy of guards that should be available at the No. 6 choice, headlined by Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. and Illinois sharpshooting guard Keaton Wagler.
While Brooklyn likely had the hope of their pick landing in the top-3 so that they could be in a position to choose BYU forward AJ Dybantsa, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, or Duke forward Cameron Boozer, the Lottery did not turn out in their favor. With that being said, here is how social media reacted to the Nets falling in the Lottery, including a response from Nets veteran forward Terance Mann:
Social Media Reacts To Nets' Bad Luck
Bruh
— Terance Mann (@terance_mann) May 10, 2026
Social Media Reacts To Nets' Bad Luck
I was watching the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery again and I discovered that the No. 1 pick was almost in the hands of the Brooklyn Nets.
The 4-2 first two digit combination for the No. 1 pick essentially made it a 50-50 chance for BKN and WAS.
#1 was next, but #12 right behind. If… pic.twitter.com/SeXPd9q5Ql
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) May 11, 2026
Social Media Reacts To Nets' Bad Luck
Q&A
Why did the Brooklyn Nets fall to the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?
The Nets ended up with the No. 6 pick despite having a 14.0% chance for the No. 1 pick due to their poor season record.
What were the Brooklyn Nets' chances of getting a top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery?
The Nets had a 14.0% chance of securing the No. 1 pick and a 52.1% chance of remaining in the top-4.
Who are the potential players the Nets could select with the No. 6 pick?
The Nets may consider guards like Darius Acuff Jr. from Arkansas and Keaton Wagler from Illinois with the No. 6 pick.
How did social media react to the Nets' 2026 NBA Draft Lottery results?
Social media reactions included disappointment and frustration, with players like Terance Mann expressing their feelings about the outcome.
