Of course, while Markkanen’s draft night move from Minnesota to Chicago created some intrigue, it wasn’t like sitting with Fultz was terribly suspenseful.
He has been projected to be the first pick for months, and even more so when the Sixers traded for the pick.
But it still wasn’t, well, done.
“It wasn’t a surprise where he was selected but to actually see this happen and to see his name called and go through what so many others have gone through the years when they were selected No. 1, it was pretty special,” Romar said. “I was joking with him saying, ‘I know you understand what’s about to happen but when (NBA commissioner) Adam Silver says welcome, that’s when it really hits you.’
“It was pretty special.”
