The 2021 NBA draft is here and in a few hours,
the NextGen superstars of the basketball world will be heading to their new
homes. Would we get the next LeBron James or Giannis Antetokounmpo? That only
time can tell. But one thing is for sure, the teams will certainly hope they
find a rare gem that they can polish.
UNC usually has a few players to keep an eye
on in the draft process. This year is a little different as all eyes will be on
DayRon Sharpe. His draft stock has been all over the place. Things have turned
really interesting though and it may turn out to be less lopsided than
anticipated.
Where
is the draft?
Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.
When is
the draft and where to watch it?
Thursday at 8 pm ET on ABC (first round) and
ESPN (first and second rounds).
What is the draft order for the night?
1. Detroit Pistons
2. Houston Rockets
3. Cleveland Cavaliers
4. Toronto Raptors
5. Orlando Magic
6. Oklahoma City Thunder
7. Golden State Warriors (from Minnesota)
8. Orlando Magic (from Chicago)
9. Sacramento Kings
10. Memphis Grizzlies (from New Orleans)
11. Charlotte Hornets
12. San Antonio Spurs
13. Indiana Pacers
14. Golden State Warriors
15. Washington Wizards
16. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Boston)
17. New Orleans Pelicans (from Memphis)
18. Oklahoma City Thunder (from Miami via the LA Clippers, Philadelphia and Phoenix)
19. New York Knicks
20. Atlanta Hawks
21. New York Knicks (from Dallas)
23. Houston Rockets (from Portland)
24. Houston Rockets (from Milwaukee)
25. LA Clippers
26. Denver Nuggets
27. Brooklyn Nets
28. Philadelphia 76ers
29. Phoenix Suns
30. Utah Jazz
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Who are
the top-tier prospects?
There are a few names other than Day’Ron
Sharpe that are expected to create a buzz. Here is a little list:
Cade
Cunningham
Jonathan
Kuminga
Davion
Mitchell
Jalen
Suggs
Jalen
Green
Detroit Pistons pick will be crucial as it
will decide where the other top prospects fall. Cunningham, Green, Mobley and
Suggs are considered the potential franchise cornerstones in this draft.
