Better Quote by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Obviously, getting drafted into the NBA is an amazing feeling. So I was happy regardless of who drafted me.

— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

From day one, since I was traded to the Clippers, the team has been amazing to not only me, but to my family.

— Chris Paul

I came here and actually fell in love with Charlotte and the Hornets. That's exactly what happened to me. I found a new way…

— Vlade Divac

I was happy to be drafted. I was happy to be playing professional baseball. And I was happy to be in the big leagues.

— Buster Posey

I had never been to the playoffs, and it was exciting. The fans went through the roof. They were excited about the whole team.…

— Dennis Eckersley

The first day I got drafted, I felt the fans were really passionate about basketball, and there was going to be a lot of…

— Kristaps Porzingis

When I was first drafted, I was just happy that any team wanted to take me, but it was the Red Wings, and that…

— Henrik Zetterberg

I'm very proud to have been drafted by a great team like the Celtics. It's the kind of thing a fellow dreams of all…

— John Havlicek

I had little or no expectations coming in. I was thrilled when I was drafted in the first round because that meant I was…

— John Stockton

It was amazing, really a dream come true, to not only get drafted by the Heat, but then also to be here with Pat…

— Tyler Herro

I really wanted to get drafted by the Knicks, and it was a dream come true. I wasn't even hearing the boos that night.…

— Kristaps Porzingis

It was my dream for a long time to play in the NBA. When I was drafted, it was a challenge for me. I…

— Vlade Divac