Storify: Fans react to Rakeem Christmas being taken with 36th pick of NBA Draft
Rakeem Christmas is headed to the Cleveland Cavaliers after being selected with the No. 36 pick of Thursday night’s NBA Draft. Christmas had a breakout season as a senior for the Orange, averaging 17.5 points per game and 9.1 rebounds per game. Christmas is being sent to Cleveland as part of a trade between the Cavs and Minnesota Timberwolves. Social media reaction was largely positive for the former SU big man on draft night.
Published on June 26, 2015 at 12:04 am
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