Nothing is more exciting for a young hoops player than to be selected in the NBA Draft.

ESPN.com and NBA.com chronicled one of the greatest nights in the lives of these talented young men, chatting with them moments after they were chosen in the 2006 NBA Draft.

Read the chat transcript for the No. 12 pick of the draft and new Hornet, Hilton Armstronog and see how Armstong reacted.


SportsNation Buzzmaster: (10:28 PM ET ) Now it's Hilton Armstrong's turn...


Jeremy: I know you have good shot blocking, but what are you gonna have to do to improve your scoring in the NBA?

SportsNation Hilton Armstrong: (10:29 PM ET ) Just have confidence in my abilities and trust my game.


Thomas: Congrats Hilton! Are you excited about playing with Chris Paul? Also, what position do you see yourself as in the NBA?

SportsNation Hilton Armstrong: (10:31 PM ET ) Thanks. I'm very excited. He's a good young player who can make other players better. I know he will help my career.


Matt S: What do you think will be the hardest thing about being an NBA player?

SportsNation Hilton Armstrong: (10:32 PM ET ) Probably the physical strength of the players. They're grown men who have been lifting for years and I' have to get stronger to bang on the block with them.


Ben (CT): Are you suprised to have been picked before Williams? Congrats and what will you buy with that big pay check?

SportsNation Hilton Armstrong: (10:34 PM ET ) I'm surprised I went before Marcus. He's a great poin guard. He knows how to make anyone a better player no matter who it is. The first thing I'm doin is helping my mother purchase a house.