Photos: Styling suits on display at NBA Draft

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Photos: Styling suits on display at NBA Draft

A look at some of the suits worn by players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft Thursday, July 29, 2021.

Atlanta Hawks draftee Jalen Johnson sports a bowtie as he poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver Thursday during the NBA Draft in New York.

Jalen Johnson averaged 11.2 points and 6.1 rebounds in his lone season at Duke.

Former Texas player Kai Jones has a little fun in front of cameras during his moment in the spotlight Thursday during the NBA Draft in New York.

It was a big night for players participating in the NBA Draft and almost all of them appeared dressed for success - including this player who was once recruited by the University of Georgia football team.

Jalen Suggs, selected No. 5 overall by Orlando, was a former football recruit by the University of Georgia (among others) before playing one season of basketball at Gonzaga.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver greets Cade Cunningham, the No. 1 overall pick by the Detroit Pistons.

Jalen Green was the second overall pick by the Houston Rockets.

Scottie Barnes, the fourth overall pick by the Toronto Raptors, was named ACC freshman of the year last season while playing at Florida State.

Josh Giddey reacts after being selected sixth overall by Oklahoma City.

Jonathan Kuminga was the seventh overall pick by Golden State.

Franz Wagner was the No. 8 overall pick by Orlando, which selected Jalen Suggs three picks earlier at No. 5.

Davion Mitchell steps off the stage after being selected ninth overall by the Sacramento Kings. Mitchell played at Liberty County High School in south Georgia before a college career which ended with a national championship at Baylor.

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Credit: Corey Sipkin/AP

Atlanta Hawks draftee Jalen Johnson sports a bowtie as he poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver Thursday during the NBA Draft in New York.

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