EJ Montgomery is one of four experienced Cats choosing to return for another season in Lexington next year, and we now know just how tough that decision was for the freshman and his family. In a new feature by Kyle Tucker for The Athletic, Montgomery’s father, Efrem Montgomery, provided some clarity into the decision that came down to the final day.
According to Mr. Montgomery, his son worked out with five teams who had picks late in the first round: the Celtics (20, 22), Thunder (21), Cavaliers (26), Spurs (29) and Bucks (30). Although his son apparently received positive feedback (and had his best workout with the Bucks), there was never a guarantee he would be selected.