Here’s what happened for Draft Night ‘17!
The 2017 season saw some of the most lackluster competition we’ve ever witnessed in the history of the NBA. With the Golden State Warriors coming short of one game of being the first team to go 16-0 in the post-season, in route to their second title in three years, the off-season officially begins tonight. The NBA Draft returns to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, as teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers will be looking to add cornerstone franchise pieces.
However, outside of those two teams, no other players have been linked to one team, as we expect many trades to happen tonight – setting up for free agency possibilities of LeBron James leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers. It’s unlikely that the team can compete with their arch-rival next season, if the exact roster returns, especially since they’re not getting Jimmy Butler or Paul George anymore.
If your favorite team is not named the New York Knicks, enjoy tonight’s festivities from the NBA.
2017 NBA Draft Results:
01. Philadelphia 76ers | Markelle Fultz
02. Los Angeles Lakers | Lonzo Ball
03. Boston Celtics | Jayson Tatum
04. Phoenix Suns | Josh Jackson
05. Sacramento Kings | De’Aaron Fox
06. Orlando Magic | Jonathan Isaac
07. Chicago Bulls | Lauri Markkanen
08. New York Knicks | Frank Ntilikina
09. Dallas Mavericks | Dennis Smith
10. Portland Trail Blazers | Zach Collins
11. Charlotte Hornets | Malik Monk
12. Detroit Pistons | Luke Kennard
13. Utah Jazz | Donovan Mitchell
14. Miami Heat | Bam Adebayo
15. Sacramento Kings | Justin Jackson
16. Minnesota Timberwolves | Justin Patton
17. Milwaukee Bucks | DJ Wilson
18. Indiana Pacers | TJ Leaf
19. Atlanta Hawks | John Collins
20. Sacramento Kings | Harry Giles
21. Oklahoma City Thunder | Terrance Ferguson
22. Brooklyn Nets | Jarrett Allen
23. Toronto Raptors | OG Anunoby
24. Utah Jazz | Tyler Lydon
25. Philadelphia 76ers | Anžejs Pasečņiks
26. Portland Trailbalzers | Caleb Swanigan
27. Los Angeles Lakers | Kyle Kuzma
28. Utah Jazz | Tony Bradley
29. San Antonio Spurs | Derrick White
30. Los Angeles Lakers | Josh Hart