Nets’ first-round pick Mikel Brown Jr. tells The Post he aims to be ‘one of the all-time greats’
Brooklyn Nets guard Mikel Brown Jr., the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, participated in a Q&A with The New York Post. He expressed a desire to become one of the all‑time greats and described his competitive mindset and motivations. Brown also discussed his perceived rivalry with Darius Acuff and areas he aims to improve in his game.
- ▪Brown was selected sixth overall by the Nets in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- ▪He said he has a "chip on his shoulder" because other players were chosen before him, which fuels his drive.
- ▪Brown described himself as a "killer" on the court and aims to win every matchup he faces.
- ▪He rated his basketball vision an 8, defense a 7, and instincts a 10, while acknowledging the need to improve all aspects of his game.
- ▪Brown anticipates a natural rivalry with fellow draftee Darius Acuff and believes it will generate fan interest.
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NBA serby's q&a Nets’ first-round pick Mikel Brown Jr. tells The Post he aims to be ‘one of the all-time greats’ By Steve Serby Published June 27, 2026, 12:50 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Mikel Brown Jr., whom the Nets selected with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, takes his first shot at Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: You talk about chasing greatness. What does chasing greatness for you entail? A: Chasing greatness is just the ability to max out my potential and understand what I’m capable of and hit that goal by any means necessary. Q: What do you think you’re capable of? A: Being one of the all-time greats. Q: People say you have the it factor.
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