***Official 2020 NBA Draft Thread***

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Post#261 » by OkcSinceSGA » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:47 am

Wow. This story about Onyeka Okongwu's brother is **** up. I got emotional. RIP to your older brother.
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Post#262 » by Captain_Obvious » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:47 am

Touching stories all around
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Post#263 » by DaPessimist » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:47 am

holdenwait wrote:I dunno any of these payers tbh but I'm just tearing up with the happiness of the families when they get selected. I like the quick stories they're doing on their past, well produced draft show I'd say.



My dream was to be an NBA player, so I always love watching the family reactions.
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Post#264 » by RamonSessions7 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:47 am

shotsquatch wrote:I **** hate how ESPN milks those sad stories though, **** that

It’s fine here and there to pull people in, but god damn they milk every single one and the same way everytime. It’s pretty gross
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Post#265 » by azcatz11 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:47 am

shotsquatch wrote:I **** hate how ESPN milks those sad stories though, **** that


It's horrible - where is Tom Rinaldi
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Post#266 » by skones » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:47 am

shotsquatch wrote:Damn why do all these kids have such tragedies in their lives? So sad


No kidding. Just a freak skateboarding fall? Gutwrenching.
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Post#267 » by Biased_Fan6425 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:47 am

Slow and boring night so far...
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Post#268 » by zshawn10 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:47 am

NY taking

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Toppin
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Post#269 » by Jkam31 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:47 am

This is uncalled for
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Post#270 » by OkcSinceSGA » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:47 am

Captain_Obvious wrote:Touching stories all around


Not a particularly talented draft, but seems to be a draft of great stories and very good young men.
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Post#271 » by thamadkant » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:47 am

Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:Okoro=Iggy?


Minus the length, athleticism and play making abilities... Sure


He's more like a shorter armed Anunoby I think.
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Post#272 » by HayKee » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:47 am

Alonzo_Morning wrote:
jason bourne wrote:Pistons got screwed outta Patrick Williams unless they traded up.


How is that them being screwed :lol:

Rumour was they promised Patrick Williams at #7. #4 was seen as very unlikely for him a few weeks ago.
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Post#273 » by fart » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:48 am

Knicks go with Toppin lmao
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Post#274 » by AussieCeltic » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:48 am

Nice words from Onyeka's mum. You can tell that family has been through a lot.
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Post#275 » by Mr.Raptorsingh » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:48 am

azcatz11 wrote:
shotsquatch wrote:I **** hate how ESPN milks those sad stories though, **** that


It's horrible - where is Tom Rinaldi


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Post#276 » by Kurtz » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:48 am

I bet Knicks take Dani.
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Post#277 » by cursedsportsfan » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:48 am

Dang the older I get the harder these stories hit. I'll be cheering for Edward's and Okongwu
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Post#278 » by Mr.Raptorsingh » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:48 am

Hayes lookin' dapper
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Post#279 » by Dr_Heat » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:48 am

Obi going to fall to my Miami Heat at pick 20? Someone tell me yes
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Post#280 » by Clutch0z24 » Thu Nov 19, 2020 1:48 am

Pistons gonna have a hell of a draft they getting the 16th pick as well to pair with Hayes i like it
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