The process once entailed NBA prospects shaking hands with executives. Then they performed in-person workouts before those same people. Before or after the workout, they dined while trying to show both their professionalism and their personality.
Leading up to this year's NBA draft on Wednesday (6 p.m., ESPN), however, the process has played out much differently. The routine has become similar to what most people have experienced since the coronavirus outbreak started.
"It’s been very, very unique with all the Zoom meetings," said Aaron Nesmith, a sophomore forward from Vanderbilt. "I never used Zoom before in my life.