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 2007 NBA Draft.

Read the chat transcript for the No. 14 pick of the draft and new Los Angeles Clippers player, Al Thornton and see how he reacted.

 Buzzmaster: (9:39 PM ET ) Al Thornton is here!

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Roy (Jacksonville): what do you bring to an NBa team?

 Al Thornton: (9:40 PM ET ) I think I'll bring intensity. Just a love to play the game with a passion. A team player. I can come in and score, defend.

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cueva75 (Santa Monica): I just wanna say im a big time CLIPPERS fan. What up Al Thornton?. YOur gonna be dope.

 Al Thornton: (9:41 PM ET ) I'm very excited to come out to LA. I've never really been. I'm looking forward to helping the franchise.

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Kim Arizona: as a kid do you always want to play in the NBA

 Al Thornton: (9:41 PM ET ) No, as a kid, I was kind of a big football guy. I was a late bloomer as a basketball player. I developed a passion for the game in my teen years.

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Rohan (Miami. Florida): Al what will you miss most about Florida State?

 Al Thornton: (9:42 PM ET ) Just the comaraderie of being around my teammates every day, my family. I'll just miss the environment and the school in general.

 Al Thornton: (9:43 PM ET ) I can't wait to get there. I'm looking forward to playing and seeing the city, meeting the fans.

 Buzzmaster: (9:43 PM ET ) Thanks Al!