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Bobcats land Okafor as star-studded draft shocks NBA
In Charlotte the crowd roared as Emeka Okafor secured the No. 2 pick behind Dwight Howard. Okafor, a UConn standout, and teammate Ben Gordon drew high praise, with Gordon later going third to the Bulls. The night featured fireworks, confetti, and a packed arena as the draft reshaped futures for many top prospects and teams.
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