There were a lot of emotions when New York Knicks rookie Immanuel Quickley heard his name being called by NBA commissioner Adam Silver called his name on NBA Draft Night.
Quickley quickly had a FaceTime call with University of Kentucky Wildcats coach John Calipari right after and the first thing he said:
“They said I couldn’t do it Coach!!!” @KentuckyMBB They didn’t understand my why! Love you #BuiltDifferent #GodisGood @UKCoachCalipari pic.twitter.com/PSCwf8BdQn
— Immanuel Quickley (@IQ_GodSon) November 19, 2020
Quickley’s faith had never wavered even when people began to dismiss him after an underwhelming freshman year at Kentucky.