(No, they’d have to settle for a 6'6" Michael Jordan.)

(Yes, and the hype has understandably endured for more than 20 years.)

What’s now known as the tunnel walk phenomenon quickly trickled down to NBA hopefuls.

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(It has steadily expanded to nearly ever other professional sports league; see: the2024 WNBA Draft.)

Jared McCain in Dolce & Gabbana

Kysawn George

DaRon Holmes II

Stephon Castle

Yves Missi in Alba

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