As luck would have it, the San Antonio Spurs were able to choose the highly anticipated talent Victor Wembanyama with the first overall choice.
As the second selection holders, the Charlotte Hornets opened a new and exciting chapter in their rebuilding process.
With the third overall pick, the Portland Trail Blazers are well-positioned to make a big splash in the 2017 draft.
With the No. 4 pick, the Houston Rockets are keen to bolster their rebuilding class with another young player.
With the No. 5 selection in hand, the Detroit Pistons are motivated to keep up their winning ways in the next draft.
With the No. 6 pick, the Orlando Magic want to bolster their young core with the addition of another bright prospect.
To add spice to the forthcoming draft, the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards traded the seventh and eighth choices on draft night.
Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards Swap Picks
With the ninth overall pick, the Utah Jazz are trying to bolster their squad with more quality players in order to fight for the playoffs.