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After completing their first offseason, a new class of NBA rookies are ready to step on the court to make their professional debuts.
While nothing can compare with the special moment of hearing their name called in the NBA Draft, it is assuredly a surreal feeling to have your lifelong dreams realized on the hardwood.
We spoke to 10 rookies from the 2023 draft class about all of the emotions they anticipate feeling once they officially begin their professional careers as NBA athletes.
Here is what each prospect said about what they expect when they play on the parquet courts in front of thousands of fans.
These interviews have been condensed and edited for clarity.