***Official 2020 NBA Draft Thread***
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Wow. This story about Onyeka Okongwu's brother is **** up. I got emotional. RIP to your older brother.
“This kid reminds me of a 6-6 Chris Paul. He wants to win everything.”
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Touching stories all around
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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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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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shotsquatch wrote:I **** hate how ESPN milks those sad stories though, **** that
It's horrible - where is Tom Rinaldi
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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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NY taking
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This is uncalled for
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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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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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Alonzo_Morning wrote:jason bourne wrote:Pistons got screwed outta Patrick Williams unless they traded up.
How is that them being screwed
Rumour was they promised Patrick Williams at #7. #4 was seen as very unlikely for him a few weeks ago.
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Knicks go with Toppin lmao
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The remote delivery of new and traditional banking products and services through electronic delivery channels. There you go bud
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Nice words from Onyeka's mum. You can tell that family has been through a lot.
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azcatz11 wrote:shotsquatch wrote:I **** hate how ESPN milks those sad stories though, **** that
It's horrible - where is Tom Rinaldi
Lol
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Dang the older I get the harder these stories hit. I'll be cheering for Edward's and Okongwu
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Hayes lookin' dapper
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Obi going to fall to my Miami Heat at pick 20? Someone tell me yes
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Pistons gonna have a hell of a draft they getting the 16th pick as well to pair with Hayes i like it
