We're No. 1! The Chicago Blackhawks' top selection in the 2023 NHL draft joins nine other athletes selected with the No. 1 pick by Chicago teams since 1940.
and was the point guard on a Memphis team that was runner-up in the NCAA Tournament.
“It means a lot to play at home. They had great players like Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, all of them, B.J. Armstrong. Just knowing I can be a part of that history, it’s amazing. Playing there for the Bulls, I just can’t wait.” “For us right now a perfect fit,” general manager John Paxson said. “He’s a very, very talented young man. In this league, point guards are really hard to find. He has a strength about him at that position that most guards don’t have in this league. Great burst, very fast with the ball.“I think he’ll make other players better. And he’ll give us some leadership abilities as we go on, which we really need.
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