After completing an accomplished four year career at the University of Maryland, Greivis Vasquez entered his name in the NBA Draft. He underwent a variety of pre-draft performance tests, many of which he ranked near the top of the point guard crop.
In addition, Vasquez had outstanding individual team workouts. Both his individual measurements/statistics and workouts helped increase his stock going into draft night. There was buzz that he’d be selected in the first round, but nothing was a sure thing.
On June 24, 2010 Vasquez’s years of hard work finally came into fruition. As NBA Commissioner David Stern walked onto the stage to announce the 28th pick in the draft and the words Greivis Vasquez came from his mouth, you immediately saw the ear to ear smile Vasquez had on his face.
Although not invited to the green room, Vasquez chose to attend the NBA Draft and was in the stands when his name was called. When he finally made his way to the stage, he looked like a kid in the candy shop. He was so excited that his dream had come true that when Commissioner Stern went to shake his hand, he instead went in for the hug.
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NBA 2010: Greivis Vasquez Exclusive Interview
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