"It's still a little bit extra motivation, for sure," he says. "I definitely want them to understand that they definitely should have picked me." He was also mildly upset that he didn't get a green room invite even though he was a top 20 pick. But I got to spend it with my family, so I can't get too mad.
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Kevin Pelton, Kirk Goldsberry, King McClure, Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III and host Christine Williamson to give live reaction to every pick and trade from the 2023 NBA Draft Round 1.
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