NBA Draft Excitement Continues with Second-Round Picks and Trades!
Hey basketball fans! 🏀 The NBA Draft is back with more excitement in the second round! Young players are seeing their dreams come true as they get picked by NBA teams. Let’s dive into what’s happening!
Johni Broome’s Big Moment
Johni Broome, an awesome center from Auburn University, has been dreaming of this day since he was a kid. He worked super hard, and now he’s been picked by the Philadelphia 76ers as the 35th overall pick! 🎉
“This is probably the most exciting moment of my life so far,” Broome said. “As a kid, you always want to be drafted, hear your name called, put on the hat. It just feels surreal.”
Trades and Surprises
The second round started with Rasheer Fleming going to the Phoenix Suns. But here’s the twist: the Suns made a deal to get his rights from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Trades like this make the draft even more thrilling!
Rasheer Fleming, a forward from Saint Joseph’s University, was so excited. “It’s kind of a crazy feeling,” he said. Imagine being picked for the NBA two nights in a row! 🤩
More Players Join the NBA Family
Other talented players like Ryan Kalkbrenner from Creighton University were also picked early in the second round. The Los Angeles Lakers made a deal to get Adou Thiero from the Brooklyn Nets. The NBA teams are getting some amazing new talent!
A Shorter Draft This Year
This year’s NBA Draft had 59 picks instead of the usual 60. That’s because the New York Knicks lost their second-round pick due to a penalty. But that didn’t stop the excitement!
Living the Dream
For these young athletes, getting drafted is a dream come true. They’re ready to work hard and show the world what they’ve got. Who knows? Maybe one day, you’ll be watching them in an NBA game or even playing basketball yourself! 🏆
Stay tuned for more basketball action, and keep cheering on your favorite teams and players!
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NBA Draft resumes in second round with trades, early picks by teams
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