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Chris Silva on NBA journey: ‘All I need is a chance. I promise you I won’t miss it.’

Former South Carolina forward Chris Silva talks ahead of going through the 2019 NBA Draft process. By

During Chris Silva’s high school years in New Jersey, the native African claims he never became a fan of the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets or any other NBA team.

“I wasn’t really paying attention to the NBA,” Silva said. “I was focusing on my current step, which was try to get a DI scholarship.”

He grinned when he said it, though, a subtle nod to the experience he’s gained by going through this NBA Draft process once.