Jalen Suggs became the highest NBA draft pick from Minnesota since 1980 on Thursday night after being taken fifth overall by the Orlando Magic.
The 6-foot-4, 205-pound former Gonzaga and Minnehaha Academy point guard already secured his place among the best basketball players the state has ever produced.
Former Gopher Kevin McHale going No. 3 to the Boston Celtics four decades ago was the only Minnesota-born player ever drafted higher than Suggs.
The 20-year-old from St. Paul was joined by his parents and sisters at Thursday's draft in Brooklyn. Hearing his name called by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver was no doubt the highlight of his basketball career so far that's had many bright moments.