Cameron Johnson thought ‘it was funny’ when he saw Coby White’s reaction to his NBA Draft selection
Posted Aug 4, 2019
North Carolina standout Cameron Johnson was selected with the 11th overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns, much to the surprise of many who had him initially slated as a potential high-end second rounder, one that had crept to the high 20s of the first round after recent workouts. His UNC teammate, Coby White, was incredibly surprised.
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