Coby White says ‘it was fun’ to become a meme for reaction to Cameron Johnson’s NBA Draft selection

Posted Jul 28, 2019
One of the most memorable moments of this year’s NBA Draft was when Chicago Bulls rookie Coby White, in the middle of a press conference, learned about former UNC teammate Cameron Johnson being drafted. Upon hearing Johnson had been drafted 11th overall, White reacted in what was one of the most endearing moments of the evening. (Clutch Points)

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