It was a historic night with Duke sending three of their players to the NBA draft in the Top 10 for the first time in school history. But the real story is all the #blackboyjoy, the tears and the appreciation for parents. Get into it inside.
Draft night is always an emotional one, but this year the #blackboyjoy at Brooklyn Barclays had us all the way in our feelings. Zion Williamson was the overwhelming favorite to go #1 straight to New Orleans, and that's exactly what happened. No surprise there. But him breaking down about his mother and all of her sacrificing being the reason he's gotten this far...now that took folks out.
"I wouldn't be here without my mom. She did everything for me."
What a moment for Zion Williamson, who shed tears after being drafted No. 1 overall. #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/WBVSRPr04K
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 20, 2019
Awww!
Despite the rumors that he s super pissed he's not going to the NY Knicks, it's no question he's still quite appreciate of the opportunities ahead.
Can't wait to get started in the Big Easy @PelicansNBA. Ready to help build something special. Check out my first #PaniniInstant @NBA Rookie Card now. #WhoDoYouCollect #Pelicans #NBADraft https://t.co/zWHGaaLeXU pic.twitter.com/P5W0ai5IyE
— Zion Williamson (@Zionwilliamson) June 21, 2019
I'm going to shock the world #Believeit
— Zion Williamson (@Zionwilliamson) June 22, 2016
We believe it.
Zion's teammate and good friend, RJ Barrett, broke all the way down as his father spoke up on his behalf. Black fathers for the win!
"You have to be proud, very proud. I'm proud of you, son."
RJ Barrett couldn't hold back tears while his dad, Rowan, spoke with @MariaTaylor. #NBADraft pic.twitter.com/mqPSuhp59F
— ESPN (@espn) June 21, 2019
Another baller, Matise Thybulle, got emotional wishing his mother who passed was there to see his success.
"I wish she was here to see it."
Matisse Thybulle talking about how his late mother inspired him is powerful. pic.twitter.com/DPF6SB44AL
— ESPN (@espn) June 21, 2019
History was also made with Rui Hachimura - the first baller from Japan to go first round:
Rui Hachimura is the first Japanese-born player to be drafted in the first round of the #NBADraft!
This one's for you, Japan pic.twitter.com/Tu6K2Syujf
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 21, 2019
The fellas weren't just ecstatic about their own draft and MAJOR signing bonuses, they were super geeked for each other too:
“WOW, bro! That’s crazy! That’s so love, bro!” @CobyWhite found out his UNC teammate Cameron Johnson got picked 11th in the middle of his presser pic.twitter.com/peEkirQ9rt
— ESPN (@espn) June 21, 2019
"Almost like my heart just stopped, skipped a few beats. ..."
Zion tried to describe what it felt like when his name was called at the #NBADraft.
(@toystory) pic.twitter.com/6Jk7Fukg8a
— ESPN (@espn) June 21, 2019
Loves it. Congrats to the new NBA rookies!
Photo: ESPN
source: theybf
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