There were four Nigerian players drafted during the 2018 NBA Draft on Thursday including the number overall pick DeAndre Ayton to the Phoenix Suns. As you can see in the photo above, Ayton decided to show his love for his Nigerian roots inside of his suit.
| Name | Draft Pick | Team | Position | University |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Ayton | Phoenix Suns | Rd 1, Pick 1 | C | Arizona |
| Josh Okogie | Minnesota Timberwolves | Rd 1, Pick 20 | SG/SF | Georgia Tech |
| Chimezie Metu | San Antonio Spurs | Rd 2, Pick 49 | PR/C | USC |
| Kostas Antetokounmpo | Dallas Mavericks | Rd 2, Pick 60 | SF/PR | Dayton |
Check out Josh Okogie’s celebration with his family:
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