Pope of Basketball.

Summary

The chapter discusses the NBA Draft held on the 29th in Newark, New Jersey. The Hornets picked Anthony Davis first overall, following a decline after trading Chris Paul. The Bobcats selected Michael Kidd-Gilchrist second, marking a historic moment as both top picks were from the University of Kentucky, which had won the NCAA championship. The Nuggets chose Bradley Beal third, the Heat picked Dion Waiters fourth, and the Pistons selected Thomas Robinson, a disappointment. The Grizzlies picked Damian Lillard, who had a mixed performance record. The Kings chose Harrison Barnes, while the Knicks selected Terrence Ross, known for his shooting skills. The Wizards picked Andre Drummond, who faced concerns about his mentality and injuries. The Rockets selected Jeremy Lamb, who had a mixed career trajectory. The Bulls chose Austin Rivers, and the Jazz picked Meyers Leonard. The Cavaliers drafted Festus Ezeli, a strong defensive center with injury concerns. The Clippers selected De Lei Meng De, a player with potential despite initial skepticism. In the second round, the Hornets picked Chris Middleton, who later had a successful career with the Bucks.

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