NBA Draft: Former Cox Mill High standout heads to Minnesota

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The Dallas Mavericks used its 26th pick to choose Concord-native Wendell Moore, Jr. in the 2022 NBA Draft. Moore was then traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday night.

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Moore and his family celebrated at a watch party in uptown Charlotte when his name was called.

>>In the video at the top of this webpage, the moment when Moore’s name was announced during the draft.

“Man,” Moore told Channel 9. “It’s just so many emotions. I mean this is a life-long dream for me.”

Moore is a former Cox Mill High School standout and Duke Blue Devil.

(Watch below: Wendell Moore’s family and friends gather at watch party ahead of NBA Draft)

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