NBA DRAFT

June 23, 2022

MarJon Beauchamp

Q. Not only did you make it to the NBA, but you're going to the team that won the championship two years ago. How excited are you to play with the Giannis?

MARJON BEAUCHAMP: I'm so excited. Playing against one of the greatest to play the game and a great team, to learn from them and to learn from Khris Middleton and all the vets they have, it's amazing. And I feel like God put me in this position to grow and to become one of them.

So that's my plan, just to learn and keep growing.

Q. What's the first thing you're going to buy with your NBA paycheck, and who are you looking forward to playing against?

MARJON BEAUCHAMP: My first paycheck, it's always been a dream of mine to buy my mom a house. So I want to give my mom a house.

And who I look forward to playing against is LeBron, my favorite player. I can't wait to play against him.

Q. Obviously we know that you took a very unique route of going with the G League Ignite team. Can you tell us about how that prepared you not only for today but your experience in the NBA and moving forward?

MARJON BEAUCHAMP: Yeah, the NBA G League Ignite, I feel like I found myself. I found new ways in my game, not just on the court but just off the court. Building good habits and really, just like I said, finding a defensive motor and learning the defensive terminology. I would give that advice to any kid that wants to go be a pro. I feel like I'm a step ahead of people coming in.

Q. Hearing your name called, what was going through your mind to hear that you finally achieved that dream after talking about it so much this past year?

MARJON BEAUCHAMP: Yeah, man, a lot was going through my head. I feel like I was going through all the phases I've been through. Going through my head, just everything I had to sacrifice to be here today.

And, man, I'm just blessed to be here. I'm just ready to grow and become a great basketball player and just keep working, because that's all I do. I work. I can't wait to get to this new city.