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The 2021 NBA draft, the 75th edition of the National Basketball Association's annual draft, was held on July 29, 2021, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The NBA draft returned to Brooklyn after the previous year's draft was held through videoconferencing at ESPN Studios in Bristol, Connecticut due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
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The NBA announced on February 26, 2021, that for the 2021 draft only, all college players who wish to enter the draft, regardless of class, will be required to declare eligibility. In October 2020, COVID-19 led the NCAA to declare that the 2020–21 season would not be counted against the college eligibility of any basketball player.
As a sophomore, he averaged 12.6 points, 3.2 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game. Following the season, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft. [13] Johnson was a projected lottery pick in the middle of the year for the 2021 NBA draft [14]
Mobley was selected third overall in the 2021 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. [17] On August 3, 2021, he signed with the Cavaliers. [ 18 ] On August 8, 2021, Mobley made his summer league debut in a 84–76 loss against the Houston Rockets where he posted 12 points, five rebounds, and three blocks in 28 minutes. [ 19 ]
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Check back closer to the NBA Draft tonight for live updates from Yahoo Sports. NBA Draft 2023 top picks: This year, all eyes are on Victor Wembanyama , the assumed No. 1 pick to the San Antonio Spurs.
Mann was selected with the 18th pick in the 2021 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder. [11] and on August 8, 2021, he signed a contract with the Thunder. [12] On April 9, 2023, Mann recorded his first career triple-double when he finished with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in a win against the Memphis Grizzlies. [13]