The 2013 NBA Draft: A Look Back
A Breakdown of the First Round
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On June 27, 2013, the NBA Draft took place at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Thirty National Basketball Association (NBA) teams took turns selecting 60 players who had just played in the NCAA. The first overall pick was Anthony Bennett from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), who went to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bennett has since played 51 games in the NBA and has a total of 0.5 Win Shares.
The 2013 NBA Draft was a highly anticipated event, as there were several talented players available. Some of the other notable players selected in the first round included Victor Oladipo (2nd overall to the Orlando Magic), Nerlens Noel (6th overall to the Philadelphia 76ers), and Giannis Antetokounmpo (15th overall to the Milwaukee Bucks). All three of these players have gone on to have successful NBA careers, with Antetokounmpo being named the NBA Most Valuable Player in 2019 and 2020.
The 2013 NBA Draft was a pivotal moment for the league, as it brought in a new generation of talented players. Many of these players have gone on to have successful careers, and they will continue to shape the NBA for years to come.
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