Danny Wolf has awkward New York moment with mom after getting drafted by Nets

Mom just needs a quick refresher on the whole New York vs.Brooklyn basketball rivalry.The mother of Nets’ first-round pick Danny Wolf, the No.

27 pick out of Michigan, made the mistake on live television of stating how excited her son is to be headed to New York when there is a clear distinction between the two New York-based franchises.And that created the awkward yet tender moment of Danny trying to subtly correct his mother mid-interview.“We are so excited to go to New York,” Tina said on the ESPN broadcast while flanked by her husband, Joe, and Danny.“It was what he wanted…”Danny mouthed “Brooklyn” toward his mother in a polite manner at this moment, and did so again while she finished her remarks by saying: “And it happened.”Geography aside, the draft proved to be an emotional night for the Wolf family after the former Michigan and Yale star waited nearly the entire night to hear his name called at his new home in the Barclays Center.Wolf averaged 9.7 points and 7.4 rebounds per game while shooting 33.6 percent from 3-point range this past year for the Wolverines, and he shared a big hug with his father moments after the Nets used the last of their five first-round selections to add the forward/center.The gravity of the moment seemed to catch up to him while he celebrated with and hugged members of his entourage, with Wolf seemingly on the verge of tears.Tina also appeared to be crying while the two shared a long hug, and she seemingly said, “Oh my God.”The broadcast also captured one his brothers crying.“I have the two greatest brothers in the world, I have an unbelievable sister who I love,” Wolf said after being told of his brother’s reaction.“They all helped me get to where I am today and they’re going to help me get to where I am going to go in this league.”The Post’s Zach Braziller gave the Wolf pick a B+ grade, stating he liked the selection the best among the five choices Brooklyn made during the evening.Wolf is j...