In case you missed out on last night’s NBA Draft, we’re giving you a full recap of the first round. You can also go back in time and check out every top pick in the NBA Draft from 2000 to 2019. P.J. Washington is grateful to coach John Calipari and the University of Kentucky for help in preparation for the NBA.
Full 1st round recap
Recap the first round of the 2019 #NBADraft presented by State Farm! https://t.co/kzXiveRRz1
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Barrett is a Knick!
NYC let's get it! There's no place I'd rather be @NYKnicks. Ready for the bright lights 📸. Go check out my first #PaniniInstant @NBA card. #WhoDoYouCollect #NewYorkForever #NBADraft https://t.co/MLCq0xpA95 pic.twitter.com/0svlJVGUTM
— Rj Barrett (@RjBarrett6) June 21, 2019
Every top pick in the last 19 years
From Kenyon to Zion!
Every top pick in the #NBADraft from 2000 to 2019! pic.twitter.com/y1ZDASHc3i
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Zion plans to give his all to New Orleans
The New Orleans Pelicans selected Zion Williamson with the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft and the former Duke University standout talked about his feelings and expectations for his first NBA season.
"I'm going to bring everything I have." 👏
No. 1 #NBADraft pick, @Zionwilliamson spoke with @MisterCBooz about what he plans to bring to New Orleans and who he's most excited to play with as he enters the league! pic.twitter.com/TTU1IOOr2t
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 21, 2019
Washington thanks
P.J. Washington was selected with the No. 12 overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets and the former Kentucky Wildcat took the opportunity to thank his ex-coach John Calipari and the University of Kentucky.
"He's helped me grow so much as a person as so much as a player as well."
— @PJWashington on how playing for @UKCoachCalipari at @KentuckyMBB helped prepare him for the NBA. pic.twitter.com/vV4RaKC2IM
— FOX Sports: Hornets (@HornetsOnFSSE) June 21, 2019
