Indianapolis, IN

The NBA draft is typically one of the marquee events for the National Basketball Association. It is the dawning of a new era, something where teams start dreaming towards the future and these brand new saviors that will be able to help them eventually hoist the championship trophy.

Last night, the draft not only provided this inspiration for GMs everywhere, but it also had a distinct Indy flavor to it. Greg Oden, Mike Conley Jr., and Josh McRoberts, all from the Indianapolis area, were selected during the two-round process. Oden was the number 1 pick for the Portland Trail Blazers, Conley went 4th to the Memphis Grizzlies, and McRoberts went 37th to Portland as well.

This is something to be very proud of, because not only is it tough to make it in the NBA to begin with, it’s hard to be drafted. (The NBA has the smallest draft of any professional sports) Oden and Conley played for Lawrence North, and McRoberts, a Carmel grad, represented 3 of the 60 players taken from all across the world. It’s something to be prideful of and to build off of with such great exposure!!!

Congrats to all of the families, and kudos to the players. Your hard work has paid off. Don’t forget about your roots!!!

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