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Cason Wallace made a vibrant arrival to the 2023 NBA draft on Thursday in Recent York City, embracing red and black colours with statement accessories.

Wallace arrived in a black blazer adorned in “HPT” in red letters, a red waistcoat and matching trousers. “HPT” stands for Hamilton Park, Texas, a historic neighborhood where Wallace grew up. 

The custom ensemble by Elevee Lifestyle had a shiny, satin-like finish, which the athlete paired with plaid-patterned dress shoes, a diamond-embellished pendant chain and silver-bordered sunglasses.

The inner lining of his suit featured a collage of meaningful pictures of the vital people in Wallace’s life. Wallace plays for the Kentucky Wildcats of the Southeastern Conference and was a top-five player within the 2022 class. 

In April, the upcoming NBA star penned a heartfelt caption extending his because of the Kentucky team, along with his caption reading “Close my eyes and take into consideration where I come from once I’m performing.”

Wallace ended up being drafted number-10 overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks, but then traded to Oklahoma City Thunder, a team through which Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and James Harden used to play for.

Staged by the National Basketball Association, the NBA draft dates back to 1947. In the course of the annual event, teams from across the country pick latest players, typically college students, who qualify to affix the highly competitive league. This yr’s NBA draft is held on the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Recent York. The draft consists of two rounds, with the primary happening on June 22.