NEW YORK (AP) -Brandon Jennings’ first decision was to not attend the NBA draft. When he was taken 10th by the Milwaukee Bucks, he suddenly showed up.
About a half hour before the draft got under way on Thursday night, Jennings’ agent released a statement that his client, who decided to play in Europe last season rather than attend college, would be with his family rather than at the draft with many of the other future NBA players.
There had been media speculation that the 6-foot-1 Jennings, who averaged 5.5 points and 2.3 assists for Lottomatica Virtus Roma of the Italian League, would fall out of the lottery.
“Because we do not have strong grasp of Brandon’s draft position, I’ve advised that he and his family enjoy this day in a more private setting with the people he loves the most,” Bill Duffy, president and CEO of BDA Sports Management, said in the statement.
Jennings was even allowed a do-over. After the 14th pick was made, he got to have his picture taken with commissioner David Stern just as the other players had when their name was called.
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