For prospects, the pre-draft process can be a grueling endeavor. From the NBA Draft Combine in early May to weeks of workouts, flying from city to city to audition for teams, even some of the world's best athletes feel the toll on their bodies.
The ultimate goal, however, is to earn a spot on an NBA roster. For some prospects, like Louisville guard Donovan Mitchell, it's starting to set in that that childhood dream will soon become a reality.
On Wednesday, Mitchell, a probable first-round pick, received an invitation to attend the 2017 NBA Draft and sit in the green room at the Barclays Center on June 22.