Rookie Shaedon Sharpe is officially a Portland Trail Blazer, general manager Joe Cronin announced today. The 7th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft has signed his first NBA contract with the Blazers, formally finalizing his spot on the roster.
The moment was documented in a video posted by the Portland Trail Blazers Twitter account. In the video, Sharpe’s signature is met by applause and a hug from Cronin.
This announcement means Sharpe is all set to compete in the 2022 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, starting July 7.