Watch emotional Isaiah Austin get selected with ceremonial pick in NBA draft; Twitter reacts

Posted Jun 27, 2014
While Andrew Wiggins of Kansas was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the No. 1 pick of the NBA draft on Thursday night, the moment of the night came somewhere between the 15th and 16h picks. That's when NBA commissioner Adam Silver recognized Baylor center Isaiah Austin. "Before we continue tonight, I want to take a moment to recognize Baylor center Isaiah Austin," Silver said. (AL.com)

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