ESPN.com and NBA.com were able to participate in the most thrilling moments in these young men's lives when we chatted with them moments after they were chosen in the 2005 NBA Draft.
Read the chat transcript for Rashad McCants and see how McCants reacted.
Rashad McCants: (9:13 PM ET ) Rashad McCants is on his way!
Rashad McCants: (9:13 PM ET ) Hello everyone, Rashad here, thank you for your support.
 New Timberwolve Rashad McCants. Jesse D. Garrabrant NBAE/Getty Images |
Erik P.: Hey Rashad, congrtulations. What's it like. You are unofficially an NBA player.
Rashad McCants: (9:14 PM ET ) This is a dream come true. It's quite unbelieveable to be in this position. You never think that you can actually do it, but when it's actually done, it's like -- you're in heaven.
Aaron: Hey Rashad, how do you feel about getting to stay in NC?
Rashad McCants: (9:15 PM ET ) You thinking of Sean, Aaron!
Andrew B.: Congrats, what is it going to be like to play with K.G. in Minnesota?
Rashad McCants: (9:16 PM ET ) It's a great opportunity to play with a great veteran player and one of the best in the NBA and with coach Casey, I think this is a great opportunity.
steve M: It's cold in Minnesota!
Rashad McCants: (9:16 PM ET ) I got a lot of warm clothing. I'm used to the cold weather being in New Hampshire in prep school for two years!
ballaholic: Mr. MCCants do you feel you have something to prove to the teams who passed on a player of your callibor
Rashad McCants: (9:17 PM ET ) You know, I think it's much deserved. I get in where I fit in, I'm definitely going to take advantage of this opportunity as much as possible.
Mr. Texas: Mr. Mccants, how have your experiences at UNC prepared you for the NBA?
Rashad McCants: (9:18 PM ET ) Being at UNC three years and going through the ups and down has definitely prepared me to win games through tough times and perservere and win the championship.
Jeff J: Mr Rashad Mcants you are truly a superstar in the making
Rashad McCants: (9:19 PM ET ) I won't let you down, brother.
Rashad McCants: (9:20 PM ET ) I had fun chatting with you guys. Thanks for your support, I definitely look forward to entertaining you guys in Minnesota!