The Colorado Buffaloes are celebrating after watching Jabari Walker be selected in the second round of the 2022 NBA draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Walker is headed for NBA Summer League and has a terrific shot to earn a spot on the Blazers roster, although the recent Damian Lillard-Kevin Durant rumors might change a lot of things.
Nonetheless, Walker showed off his new threads for the Summer League, and the former Buffs star will be wearing No. 34. First-round pick Shaedon Sharpe also sported his new jersey and jersey number, and a new chapter is beginning in Portland with these additions. This summer league squad might be fun to watch.
.@jabari521 too! đź‘‹ pic.twitter.com/aVC7NpX33R
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) June 25, 2022
Walker waited a while to hear his name called on Thursday night, but just two picks before the end, the Blazers fulfilled his dream of becoming an NBA player.
The selection of Walker was seen as a steal by many, and he was expected to be a second-round pick, although certainly not that late.
The Trail Blazers draft Jabari Walker. An absolute steal in my opinion. A versatile defender than can defend multiple positions, great off-ball instincts, and has shooting potential. I think he can eventually give solid minutes for the Blazers.
— Global Scouting (@GlobalScouting_) June 24, 2022
The new chapter is here for Walker and let’s see how he performs in the Summer League starting July 7.
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