The very first virtual draft in the league’s seven-decade history will take place tonight, Wednesday November 18th at 8pm, but like the regular sort not needed outside of the context of an ongoing global pandemic, this event will still be available to be watched by NBA and Boston Celtics fans.
In addition to being the first-ever virtual draft, it is also the latest in the calendar year a draft has been conducted — again, a result of the pandemic and the near-four month hiatus it imposed on the league calendar.
The draft will be conducted from ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut, with Adam Silver and drafted players participating via telepresence instead of the usual affair with friends and family in the audience.
Celtics reportedly interested in bigs Jalen Smith, Precious Achiuwa https://t.co/ummBxzVlVE
— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) November 18, 2020
If you want to be glued to the television for your preferred manner of consuming the draft night action, you can watch the draft on ESPN if your cable provider carries that channel.
FuboTV will also carry a livestream of the event for those of us who cut the cord, and the service includes a free trial for the commitment-averse among us.
The action begins at 7pm Eastern Time, so set an alarm, and don’t be late.
