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NEW YORK — Between the 15th and 16th picks in Thursday night’s draft came a special selection by the NBA.
Commissioner Adam Silver announced the NBA would let Isaiah Austin fulfill the dream of every young player, making him a ceremonial pick.
The sophomore center from Baylor recently was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects the heart. It ended his playing career. Austin said Baylor coach Scott Drew has already offered him a coaching position with the Bears.
“I have a whole life ahead of me,” Austin said. “I’m not going to sit here and I’m not going to sulk about not being able to play basketball anymore.”
