Even if you don’t love basketball like I do, NBA draft day is a blast.
Tune in on television and you won’t actually see anybody playing sports. You’ll see young men seated in the audience, waiting to have their names called by teams offering an opportunity of a lifetime: to be one of just 60 players selected every year to join the exclusive ranks of 450 professional bHerasketball players in North America.
It is the culmination of a childhood of hardwork and sacrifice. For many, it’s a path out of intergenerational struggle. A transformation that promises economic security that few people ever experience.
These rising stars don’t celebrate draft day on their own. They’re often accompanied by their parents. And the family celebrations are incredible to witness.