NBA rookie needs to experience some traditions after the draft night.They are usually Debut for a new team in the Las Vegas Summer League.. They attend a rookie symposium and learn how to overcome the pitfalls of life as a professional athlete. They will also flash their 1,000 watt smiles for the camera with their annual rookie photo shoot.
Rookie photography has created so many wonderful moments over the years. The group photo from the iconic 1996 draft is classic..We have seen newcomers Dance, take selfies, trick shots and contest-worthy dunks in the past.. This shoot gives the NBA’s freshest faces the opportunity to show off their personality and allows fans to wear new uniforms and see them first. Photo days are always a good time, and this year is no exception.
This year’s rookie brought heat. This is one of the most creative and stylized newcomer photography I remember. These photos come from Brian Babino of NBAE via Getty Images.Here are 20 of our favorite photos from the 2022 rookie photo shoot NBA draft.. List each player’s name at the bottom of this post.
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Photo by Brian Babino / NBAE via Getty Images
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Photo by Brian Babino / NBAE via Getty Images
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Photo by Brian Babino / NBAE via Getty Images
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Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler / NBAE via Getty Images
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Photo by Brian Babino / NBAE via Getty Images
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Photo by Brian Babino / NBAE via Getty Images
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Photo by Brian Babino / NBAE via Getty Images
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Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler / NBAE via Getty Images
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Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler / NBAE via Getty Images
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Photo by Brian Babino / NBAE via Getty Images
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Photo by Brian Babino / NBAE via Getty Images
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Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler / NBAE via Getty Images
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Photo by Brian Babino / NBAE via Getty Images
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From top to bottom, the players are: 1) Paolo Banchero, Orlando magic 2) Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder 3) Jabari Smith Jr., Houston rockets 4) Jaden Ivey, Detroit Pistons5) Dalen Terry, Chicago Bulls6) Jake Larabia, Memphis Grizzlies7) Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City Thunder, 8) Adrian Griffin Jr., Atlanta Hawks 9) MarJon Beauchamp, Milwaukee Bucks 10) Caleb Houstan, Orlando Magic 11) Tari Eason, Houston Rockets 12) Jeremy Sochan, San Antonio Spurs 13) Ochai Agbaji, Cleveland Cavaliers 14) Dyson Daniels, New Orleans Pelican 15) Christian Braun, Denver Nuggets 16) Mark Williams, Charlotte hornets 17) Blake Wesley, San Antonio Spurs 18) Benedict Maturin, Indiana Pacers 19) Jonathan Davis, Washington Wizards 20) Keegan Murray, Sacramento Kings..
Who was the best? Please let us know in the comments.
