Ben Saraf names goals after rookie NBA season
Israeli basketball player Ben Saraf has outlined his goals for his second NBA season with the Brooklyn Nets, focusing on earning coaching trust and contributing to team success. After a promising rookie year, Saraf aims to secure more playing time and help the team reach the playoffs.
Why it matters
Saraf's development represents the growing international presence in the NBA and the career trajectory of young professional athletes.
--> Israeli Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Saraf said after his rookie NBA season that he wants to earn the coaching staff’s trust, play an important role on the team and help it win. The 20-year-old basketball player spoke about his plans during a visit to Israel for a meeting with fans in Rishon LeZion, The Jerusalem Post reports .
Saraf was selected by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2025 NBA Draft. In his first season, he played 44 games, made 11 starts and averaged 7.5 points, 3.3 assists and 2.1 rebounds in 20.8 minutes on the court.
In his rookie year, Saraf made 39.6% of his field-goal attempts and 83% of his free throws. At the same time, his three-point shooting percentage was 21.1%. According to the player, he focused during the summer on improving his shot, physical preparation, taking care of his body and preparing for games.
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