NBA Click & Roll: Everything you need to know from draft night
Welcome to Paste BN Sports' NBA Click & Roll newsletter.
This is where we bring you exclusive content from the Paste BN NBA staff. Plus, we catch you up on the biggest moments, quotes and news you may have missed this week.
THE FUTURE IS HERE
— A full recap of all 60 picks with first-round analysis.
— Breaking down all of the draft-night trades.
— Winners and losers from the eventful night at Barclays Center.
— Four reasons why Zion Williamson won't win Rookie of the Year, and six reasons why he and the Pelicans will be the most exciting show in basketball.
— Why Ja Morant said "long live Trey" after being selected No. 2.
— It's time to change how the draft process works, starting with the hats.
— Our all-time NBA draft, taking a look at the best player picked at every slot, from 1-30.
— In case you needed a reminder of how otherworldly Zion is, his high school basketball coach has a story for you.
— As much as we love the draft ... Paste BN Sports' Dan Wolken makes his case for why it's overrated.
— Coby White had a priceless reaction to UNC teammate Cam Johnson getting drafted.
— Enough with the Zion-LeBron comparisons.
— What happened to these college basketball stars?
— Ranking the top-five draft classes of all-time ... and the biggest busts taken No. 1 overall.
— This picture of Zion at media day perfectly sums up the draft.
CATCH UP AROUND THE LEAGUE
— Soooo ... uhhhh ... Anthony Davis is headed to the Lakers. Here are the winners and losers of the deal. Here's what's next. Here's how LeBron welcomed him.
— In a not-as-big-but-still-really-big trade, Mike Conley is headed to Utah ... the state, not the city.
— So, what has Kawhi Leonard been up to since he led the Raptors to the first title in franchise history? "I'm just drinking alcohol and eating desserts. All the time." Us too, Kawhi. Us too. Oh, and he's watched another MVP.
— He's also accepting housewarming gifts. Shoutout Plant Guy.
— The incredible story behind the play that helped the Raptors win the championship.
— Listen to this NBA player cover Lady Gaga and Demi Lovato for charity.
— Ayesha Curry shared a hilarious story about her first date with Steph.
— The secret to David Griffin's success with the Pelicans.
— ESPN condemned LaVar Ball for the "completely inappropriate" comment he made to Molly Qerim Rose.
— Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert has been released from the hospital following his stroke more than three weeks ago.
— Police are searching for a "person of interest" following the shooting at the Raptors' championship parade that sent thousands fleeing and left four people injured.
Check back next week for everything that went down in the Association.