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Keaton Wagler On Being The No. 5 Overall Pick, 46-Point Breakout + T-Mac’s Almost Pippen Trade
2026 No. 5 overall pick, Keaton Wagler, joins Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady to relive the moments leading up to the NBA Draft, from tough pre-draft workouts to finding the perfect draft suit. He explains why he never expected his freshman season to be one-and-done. He also discusses why his 46-point Illinois vs. Purdue performance convinced him he was ready for the NBA and why he’s excited to compete against Kevin Durant.
Plus, Tracy McGrady reveals how he was almost included in the near 1997 Scottie Pippen trade.
00:00 — Intro
02:10 — Draft Process
20:03 — The Aftermath Of The Draft
23:12 —…
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