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. 27 pick of the draft and new Detroit Pistons player, Arron Afflalo and see how he reacted.

 Buzzmaster: (11:03 PM ET ) Arron Afflalo is next!

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Logan (Dallas): Arron Afflalo is the steal of the draft for Detroit. Good pick pistons.

 Arron Afflalo: (11:05 PM ET ) I hope so. I'm just planning on working hard and competing and getting better. I think the Pistons really value what I bring to the team.

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sean ny: This question is for aron. How do you feel about going to detroit?

 Arron Afflalo: (11:06 PM ET ) I felt great. I was happy to be picked. And I'm going to a team that values winning and that's right up my alley.

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Adam (Chicao): Arron, do you see yourself as 1 or a 2?

 Arron Afflalo: (11:06 PM ET ) Primary position will be a 2, but if need be, I'll bring it down.

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Chris (Toronto): How do you think you will guard the bigger 2 guards in the NBA?

 Arron Afflalo: (11:07 PM ET ) For me, defense is all pride and effort, I'll make it as tough as possible. Plus defense is also a team thing.

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Krys( Missoula): Hey arron, what type of role would you like to have with the pistons?

 Arron Afflalo: (11:07 PM ET ) Whatever it takes. I just want them to feel comfortable with me on the floor. I don't want to have a let down when I'm out there. Compete and play hard.

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Andrew (Chicago): Arron, I hear people saying you can't score on NBA caliber defenders, what do you think?

 Arron Afflalo: (11:08 PM ET ) That's their opinion. I'll work hard to get better and do away with that.

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Dylan from Tampa: Aaron how is it going to feel from making that transition from college to the nba, and adjusting to the NBA and the Pistons, who will obviously have high expectations?

 Arron Afflalo: (11:08 PM ET ) I expect a lot of things out of myself as well. I'll continue to work hard.

 Buzzmaster: (11:09 PM ET ) Arron has to take a call from the Pistons, hang on!

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Jay (Cali): Arron congrats was hoping to see you in LA...

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Jason (Chapel Hill): Aaron, From SoCal to Detoit??? Do you think you will like Detroit? Be honest!

 Arron Afflalo: (11:11 PM ET ) Yes, I will love Detroit. I already love Detroit, because they picked me. It will be an adjustment process.

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Josh (Alaska): Aaron what team or player are you most excited to play against?

 Arron Afflalo: (11:11 PM ET ) All of them. I just want to compete. I will feel challenged mentally and physically.

 Arron Afflalo: (11:12 PM ET ) Thank you for all the support throughout the years. Hopefully I will continue to make you all proud.