The Players Tribune

2016 NBA Draft

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On the night of the 2016 NBA Draft, a few select athletes and employees of Budweiser and The Players’ Tribune enjoyed some fun and games.

The Players' Tribune

This is the third season in a row that the commissioner has granted me time for a sit-down, and we’ve got a special treat for you this year — video to go along

CJ McCollum

I was Kevin Ware, the guy who broke his leg. Now I’m working hard to be Kevin Ware, the professional basketball player.

Kevin Ware

We asked some incoming NBA rookies a few questions so you could get to know them better. This is the NBA Job Application.

Jamal Murray

As I walked into the Spurs' interview, they kind of were just like, 'We have Tony Parker, Patty Mills. You're not gonna play. You're just going straight to the

CJ McCollum

I can assure you that after a few months, your team will be -- by far -- the most knowledgeable in the NBA when it comes to comic book characters. That’s a prom

Demetrius Jackson

When I’m on the court, reggae helps me get into the right zone. All reggae. Only reggae.

Buddy Hield

It was different growing up in hockey country, but I lived close to a basketball court outside and so we’d just go work. It was fun.

CJ McCollum

I know all about adversity and resiliency. I learned about those things at a young age. Had to. Didn’t have a choice.

Caris LeVert

That’s when the house started to shake. I knew what it was right away. Just as my brother got to us, the house collapsed.

Skal Labissière

Because of my teammates and the entire UNC community, I’m going to play in the NBA. And because of coach, I’m going to enter the league as a man.

Brice Johnson

My parents say that on November 16, 1993, I came out of the womb in a Michigan State jersey.

Denzel Valentine

Using a format familiar to anyone who has ever applied for a new job, we asked some incoming NBA rookies a few questions so you could get to know them better. T

Marcus Paige

Using a format familiar to anyone who has ever applied for a new job, we asked some incoming NBA rookies a few questions so you could get to know them better. T

Thon Maker

We still might be a hockey country but it's changing. I want everyone to know: You can play basketball in Canada and you can still get to where you need to go.

Jamal Murray