Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Heat on eve of NBA Draft: Live updates, reaction and more

Giannis Antetokounmpo traded to Heat on eve of NBA Draft: Live updates, reaction and more


There are two different viewing options for the first round: ABC and ESPN.

ABC’s presentation takes on a narrative bend, with feature-like packages on the biggest names. The ABC telecast is hosted by Kevin Negandhi. Desk analysts include former NBA players Richard Jefferson, Kenny Smith and Jay Williams. Jefferson was the 13th pick of the 2001 draft, Smith was No. 6 in 1987 and Williams went second overall in 2002.

ESPN counters with more analytical and statistical appraisals. That telecast starts an hour before the draft at 7 p.m. and is hosted by Malika Andrews, who is flanked by commentators Jay Bilas, Tim Legler, Bobby Marks and Andraya Carter. Bilas was the 108th selection in 1986, back when the draft had a full seven rounds. However, he never played in an NBA game. Legler, meanwhile, went undrafted but wound up with a 10-year NBA career from 1989 to 2000.

The ESPN presentation also has insider Shams Charania, international basketball expert Fran Fraschilla and field reporter Lisa Salters. ESPN’s digital show, “Hoop Streams,” is in the building and on the ESPN app throughout Tuesday.

Wednesday’s second round is on ESPN exclusively and anchored by Andrews. Joining her are Bilas, Charania, Fraschilla and Marks. This second night adds King McClure, Iman Shumpert and Brian Windhorst to the coverage.

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