Jul 29, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Chris Duarte (Oregon) poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number thirteen overall pick by the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
With the thirteenth pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers selected Chris Duarte. This is the first time they’ve drafted inside the lottery since they selected Myles Turner with the 11th pick in the 2015 Draft.
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Chris Duarte’s background
Chris Duarte was the first senior to be selected in the 2021 NBA draft, followed by Corey Kispert who was selected by the Washing Wizards with the 15th pick and worked out with the Pacers.