Danny Wolf has worn plenty of jerseys in his basketball journey, but none carried the weight of Wednesday afternoon. At Manhattan’s HSS Lerner Children’s Pavilion, the former Michigan big man wasn’t battling on the hardwood. He stood beside hospital beds with his fellow rookie teammates, sharing smiles and handing out autographs while wearing the Nets ‘ logo across his chest for the first time.

The hour-long visit had its share of quiet moments, but not when Wolf spoke up. The 6-11 forward was the tallest man in the building, and his booming voice carried just as high as his frame.

“I think it’s special for all of us,” Wolf said. “Just having the platform that we do and just being able to inspire kids through good times and bad times, and I think it’s just something we need to utilize

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