Pope of Basketball.

Summary

On June 26, 2014, the NBA Draft took place in Brooklyn, featuring special guest Isaiah Austin, who was recognized for his resilience after losing sight in one eye and being diagnosed with Marfan syndrome. NBA President Adam Silver's gesture of honoring Austin was widely praised. The draft saw Andrew Wiggins selected first overall by the Cavaliers, followed by Jabari Parker and Joel Embiid. The Clippers made significant moves, including selecting Nikola Jokic and planning for free agency, with a focus on retaining players like Chandler Parsons. As the free agency opened, LeBron James was the center of attention, with speculation about his future after years of playoff disappointments. Yang Rui aimed to strengthen the Clippers for long-term success, starting with a shocking trade of Blake Griffin.

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