The 2024 NBA draft will commence on Wednesday. However, some top prospects, including Donovan Clingan, Jared McCain and others, took downtime to attend a New Era event before the big show.
Clingan, who won two NCAA championships with the UConn Huskies, monitored some hat designs made by the company.
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Projected No. 1 pick Alexandre Sarr was also at the event.
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Former Colorado star Cody Williams was seen practicing a handshake, potentially preparing to greet NBA commissioner Adam Silver on draft night.
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Former Vols star Dalton Knecht tried out a few New Era hats to get the perfect fit.
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Even former Duke star Jared McCain was at the New Era event, trying on a few caps before finding the best fit.
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How to watch the 2024 NBA draft?
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The 2024 NBA draft will be broadcast live on ESPN and ABC. Fans can also live stream the two-day event that will take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on ESPN+.
- Round 1: Wednesday, June 26 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC
- Round 2: Thursday, June 27 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN
Here's a look at the 2024 NBA draft order for the first round:
- Atlanta Hawks
- Washington Wizards
- Houston Rockets (via Brooklyn)
- San Antonio Spurs
- Detroit Pistons
- Charlotte Hornets
- Portland Trail Blazers
- San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto)
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Utah Jazz
- Chicago Bulls
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Sacramento Kings
- Portland Trail Blazers (via Golden State)
- Miami Heat
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Orlando Magic
- Toronto Raptors (via Indiana)
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- New Orleans Pelicans (via Milwaukee)
- Phoenix Suns
- Milwaukee Bucks (via New Orleans)
- New York Knicks (via Dallas)
- New York Knicks
- Washington Wizards (via Los Angeles Clippers)
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Denver Nuggets
- Utah Jazz (via Oklahoma City)
- Boston Celtics
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