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NBA DRAFT

Bronny James, seen during the draft combine on May 15, was selected by the Lakers in the second round of the NBA draft on Thursday.
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Jun 28, 2024
Lakers draft Bronny James to play alongside LeBron in historic father-son duo
The selection creates the first father-son duo in NBA history.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver next to Zaccharie Risacher after he was selected first overall by the Atlanta Hawks, at Barclays Center in New York on Wednesday.
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Jun 27, 2024
Hawks select Zaccharie Risacher No. 1 overall in NBA draft
Risacher most recently played for JL Bourg-en-Bresse of LNB Elite, France's premier division of professional basketball.
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Jun 23, 2023
Spurs take French phenom Victor Wembanyama with first pick of NBA draft
Wembanyama comes into the league with buzz that has not been seen since LeBron James was drafted out of high school 20 years ago.
Japan Times
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Jun 21, 2023
NBA Draft prodigy Victor Wembanyama set for commercial bonanza
Nike, which already has a deal with the teenage phenom, has hinted at its strategy to make the Frenchman a global superstar.
Japan Times
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Jun 20, 2023
Victor Wembanyama arrives in New York for NBA Draft
The 224-centimeter teen prodigy is expected to be selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the top pick in the league's annual allocation of talent.
Japan Times
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May 17, 2023
Spurs win NBA draft lottery, poised for Victor Wembanyama pick
San Antonio, which finished the regular season last in the Western Conference with a 22-60 record, beat out Houston and Detroit for the right to select the French teenager.
Japan Times
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May 16, 2023
French prodigy Victor Wembanyama set to learn team in NBA lottery
The teenager's size — he stands a towering 221 centimeters — and smooth shooting touch have left longtime NBA watchers salivating at his potential.
Japan Times
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Oct 25, 2022
Adam Silver stands by NBA’s anti-tanking improvements
The league's current system will be put to the test this year, with red-hot French prospect Victor Wembanyama expected to be the grand prize of the 2023 NBA draft.
Japan Times
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Jun 24, 2022
Magic conjure up surprise by taking Paolo Banchero with No.1 pick in NBA Draft
Paolo Banchero was the surprise top pick at the NBA Draft on Thursday as the Orlando Magic confounded expectations by swooping for the towering teenager from Duke.
Japan Times
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Oct 23, 2020
Postponed NBA Draft will be strictly online
The NBA draft will be an online-only affair on Nov. 18, the league and ESPN announced Thursday.
Japan Times
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Jun 21, 2019
Rui Hachimura makes history as first-round NBA draft choice by the Washington Wizards
Rui Hachimura made history on Thursday night in New York.
Japan Times
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Jun 21, 2019
Japan basketball pioneer Yasutaka Okayama reflects on his past, wishes Rui Hachimura well
Yasutaka Okayama was the first Japanese to ever be selected in the NBA Draft. But he humbly says that the impact made by Rui Hachimura is incomparably greater than his case.
Japan Times
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Jun 18, 2019
Rui Hachimura set to find out fate in NBA Draft
Watch video highlights of the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship in Dubai and you'll see glimpses of the future pro Rui Hachimura's immense talents. Impressive footwork, quick and agile, excellent body control and a nice mix of offensive moves were all on display, including in Japan's game against...
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Jun 15, 2019
Rui Hachimura among 20 players to receive invitation to green room at NBA Draft
Rui Hachimura is among 20 players who have been issued invitations to sit in the green room for the NBA Draft next Thursday, ESPN reported on Friday night.
Japan Times
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Jun 8, 2019
Rui Hachimura excites draft experts
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