Wednesday marked the long-awaited NBA debut of the Brooklyn Nets ' historic rookie class. However, one of the team's record five first-round picks was a surprise scratch. Danny Wolf sprained his left ankle during shootaround and was ruled out for the Nets' 136-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets .

Wolf was Brooklyn's final pick in June's draft at No. 27. The big man dazzled last season at Michigan, averaging 17.3 points, 12.8 rebounds and 4.7 assists on 49.7 percent shooting from the field and 33.6 percent from three.

Wolf's blend of ball-handling, playmaking and shooting was effective against NBA competition this preseason. The 21-year-old impressed during a pair of matchups against the Phoenix Suns in Macao. He averaged 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists on 6-of-9 shooting fr

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