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Best fan reactions to the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the third pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Duke forward Cameron Boozer after he was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center. Brad Penner -- IMAGN IMAGES

The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is in the books and this draft class is especially loaded with freshman talent at the top.

BYU star AJ Dybantsa had the honor of being selected with the No. 1 pick by the Washington Wizards after an outstanding freshman season for the cougars.

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As expected, Kansas star Darryn Peterson was selected by the Utah Jazz with the second pick before Duke’s Cameron Boozer went No. 3 to the Memphis Grizzlies and North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson went to the Chicago Bulls at No. 4.

As the first round of the draft played out, fans from around the league chimed in with all sorts of reactions.

Luke Kornet watching the Spurs draft two backup centers https://t.co/141sk4Hp8k

— Grant (@6ranted) June 24, 2026

Lakers keeping their pick just for Redick to hardly play him any minutes pic.twitter.com/ZXypo4Ywke

— ✧.* (@HoodiiBron) June 23, 2026

Bron to Washington lowkey moving me now pic.twitter.com/JS9DJ4i058

— ²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 (@BronGotGame) June 24, 2026

Bennett Stirtz and Aday Mara in the summer league: pic.twitter.com/hV8kN9TZtM

— Daig Muse⚡️ (@DaigMuse) June 24, 2026

For the first time in a long time the Warriors didn’t get too cutesy with their lotto pick and took the best player available. I think it’ll work out well.

— TheWarriorsTalk (@TheWarriorsTalk) June 24, 2026

I got my young Athletic POA pic.twitter.com/Qhsb8iRsRl

— 𝑱𝑱 𝑹𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒆 ✪ (@RedickGotNext) June 24, 2026

MIKE DUNLEAVY MADE THE SMART MOVE OMGGGGGGGG pic.twitter.com/MJS0tZgT9J

— 𝖏𝖆𝖕𝖙𝖆 (@30Betterrrrr) June 24, 2026

WE'RE BACK CHICAGO 😤 pic.twitter.com/crTX4E4Jij

— Javen Terry (@JavenTerry) June 24, 2026

The NBA is gonna run through the eastern conference conference in 2-3 years https://t.co/ctrjD4F8vU

— Rads (@IsoRadss) June 24, 2026

Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein seeing the Thunder draft Aday Mara pic.twitter.com/AjalgtvOwg

— Hater Report (@HaterReport) June 24, 2026

LAKERS TRADED THEIR 25TH PICK TO THE KNICKS FOR THEIR 24TH PICK pic.twitter.com/bcsZ54zukR

— LakeShowYo (@LakeShowYo) June 24, 2026

Just like every draft class, this one will certainly prove to have a number of pleasant surprises and disappointing prospects.

But as it stands, most fans seem pleased by the pick their respective squads made.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published Jun 24, 2026

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.