| 2021 NBA Draft | |
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| Date | July 29, 2021 |
| Venue | Barclays Center |
| Location | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| First overall pick | Cade Cunningham |
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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. With the first overall pick, the Detroit Pistons selected Cade Cunningham.[1] The NBA used a "ceremonial pick" for the late Terrence Clarke, between the 14th and 15th pick of the draft.
Draft picks[]
Cade Cunningham was selected 1st overall by the Detroit Pistons.
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Jalen Green (NBA G League Ignite) was selected 2nd overall by the Houston Rockets.
Evan Mobley was selected 3rd overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers .
Scottie Barnes was selected 4th overall by the Toronto Raptors and voted the Rookie of the Year.
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Jalen Suggs (Gonzaga) was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 5th pick in the 2021 NBA draft.
Josh Giddey was selected 6th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Jonathan Kuminga (NBA G League Ignite) was selected 7th overall by the Golden State Warriors.
Franz Wagner was selected 8th overall by the Orlando Magic.
Davion Mitchell was selected 9th overall by the Sacramento Kings.
| Round | Pick | Player | Nat. | Pos. | Draft team | School/team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Cade Cunningham |  American
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PG | Detroit Pistons | Oklahoma State (Fr.) |
| 1 | 2 | Jalen Green | American
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SG | Houston Rockets | G League Ignite (NBA G League) |
| 1 | 3 | Evan Mobley | American
|
PF/C | Cleveland Cavaliers | USC (Fr.) |
| 1 | 4 | Scottie Barnes~ | American
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PF/SF | Toronto Raptors | Florida State (Fr.) |
| 1 | 5 | Jalen Suggs | American
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PG/SG | Orlando Magic | Gonzaga (Fr.) |
| 1 | 6 | Josh Giddey |  Australian
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SG/PG | Oklahoma City Thunder | Adelaide 36ers ( AUS)
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