Zack’s Unlikely NBA Dream #nbastories #nbadraft #ZackEdey
The story of Zack Edey, 7' 4", to the 2024 NBA Draft is a tale of grit and heart. From the moment he picked up a basketball in Toronto, he was told he’d never make it. Too skinny, too slow, not talented enough—these were the labels that followed him through high school and into college. But Zack didn’t give up. He spent countless nights alone in the gym, perfecting his shot, pushing past every doubt. In high school, he was often benched, but in a pivotal state playoff game, he led an unbelievable comeback, single-handedly scoring 20 points in the final minutes. That game caught the attention of a few small college scouts, and Zack ended up at a Purdue University. There, he fought for every minute of playing time, eventually leading his team to an unexpected conference championship in his senior year. As the NBA Draft approached, Zack was invited to the combine. Critics dismissed him, calling him too skinny and questioning his athleticism. But Zack shocked everyone with his