The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Irving filled with the No. 1 selection in a project with the national team, convinced that his foot is healthy enough to complete the reconstruction, followed by the departure of LeBron James.
According to Stark family and friends not far from where he played in high school, St. Patrick's in Elizabeth applauded, showed no sign of Irving toe injury on his right foot limited him to 11 games last season, when he went up the stairs to shake hands with Commissioner David Stern.
"I had no doubts about going to court first, I tried to bring to the organization, which they felt was the right choice," said Irving. "But now that time far from being a fan of the NBA and is currently being prepared, it's a special feeling in my heart and knowing that my friends and family were together, it's a memory I will remember for the rest of my life ".
Three of the six best players in Europe have been taken, by capitalizing on the absence of some U.S. college players who could have walked in their spots and made the project stronger. This was the first time, four international players who have not played in a college in the United States were selected in the lottery.
Irving also has international relations. He was born in Australia, while his father, he played professionally Drederick and said he might be interested in playing for the Australian national team.
According to him, grabbed his first No. 1 pick, because he used James in 2003, the Cavs, the No. 4 selection in Texas before Tristan Thompson. They were the first team since the Houston Rockets in 1983 with the first two of four choices.
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