We Talk Shop With NBA Rookie Malik Monk Just Prior to His Draft Night Selection

“Westbrook. He got the best swag after me.”

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With the Golden State Warriors all but crowned as NBA champs, teams across the league remain busy shuffling, moving, tinkering and refueling their current rosters to hopefully bring them on par with Steph, KD and squad. One way teams hope to improve is by integrating their young talent in with the rest of the organization as they begin their journey as professional basketball players. We recently caught up with brand new Charlotte Hornets rookie Malik Monk just prior to his draft selection. The now former Kentucky Wildcat discusses the importance of looking good, what he has been enjoying most leading up to draft night, and seeing the look on his mom’s face when his name gets called.

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