With Milwaukee Bucks being crowned the NBA champions of the 2020-21 season, we are nearing the start of the upcoming season and we are going to kick off with NBA Draft on July 29.
After being conducted virtually last year, owing to the pandemic, NBA Draft 2021 will be held in person at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, with fans in attendance. This year after winning the NBA Draft lottery, Detroit Pistons hold the top overall pick.
Ahead of the draft, fans of each team get together to prepare their individual mock drafts. Most mock drafts this year have predicted that the Pistons are going to opt for NCAA’s top star Cade Cunningham.
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In his lone season in NCAA, the 19-year-old averaged 20.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game on efficient shooting splits of 43.8% from the field and 40.0% from 3-point territory.
Measuring at 6-foot-8 and 220 pounds, Cunningham has all the physical tools to make an immediate impact at the next level.
What is the draft order?
Here’s the draft order for the first 15 picks in the 2021 NBA Draft:
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. New Orleans Pelicans
11. Charlotte Hornets
12. San Antonio Spurs
13. Indiana Pacers
14. Golden State Warriors
15. Washington Wizards
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When is the NBA Draft 2021?
The NBA Draft takes place on July 29. It starts at 8 pm ET (5.30 am Friday IST) and comprises two rounds of 30 picks each.
Will the NBA Draft 2021 be broadcast on TV?
Yes, the NBA Draft 2021 will be broadcast on TV. The first round of the draft will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN. The second round will be shown on ESPN only.
Will the NBA Draft 2021 be streamed online?
Yes, the NBA Draft can be live-streamed on WatchESPN.com or the WatchESPN app.
The draft can also be watched on a live TV streaming service using Sling TV, YouTube TV,
