NBA draft prospect Chris Duarte: “I’m a lottery pick, and I’m going to prove it.”

Chris Duarte discussed why he pulled out of the NBA Draft Combine, why his age isn’t an issue, what are his long-term career goals, and more

On the latest edition of the HoopsHype podcast, host Michael Scotto is joined by projected first-round draft pick Chris Duarte. The two discussed how Duarte came over to the United States from the Dominican Republic, learned to speak English, and started playing basketball at 14, why he pulled out of the NBA draft combine, his long-term career goals, and more.

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