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NBA summer league: How Jacob Evans’ inner circle shaped him

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LAS VEGAS – Through a series of phone calls, Jacob Evans struggled processing that his life-long dream just happened.

First, his agent alerted Evans that the Warriors planned to select him with the No. 28 pick of the 2018 NBA draft. Then, Warriors coach Steve Kerr and general manager Bob Myers offered congratulatory messages once the move became official. Then, Warriors forward Draymond Green gave support and outlined high expectations.

During and after each call, Evans pivoted his thoughts back to what made this possible.