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. 32 pick of the draft and new Boston Celtics player, Gabe Pruitt and see how he reacted.

 Buzzmaster: (10:57 PM ET ) We've got Gabe Pruitt!

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Manny (miami): wat are u gonna do wit ur first paycheck?

 Gabe Pruitt: (10:58 PM ET ) I think with that first paycheck, I'll take care of my family. They've been there through thick and thin. Now it's time to reward them.

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Steve (San Jose): Who is the player you want to be dunking over in your first poster?

 Gabe Pruitt: (10:58 PM ET ) I think I'll go with the biggest guy - Yao Ming.

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ryan (boston,mass): Hey Gabe!What's like to be playing along side Jefferson,Pierce and Allen?

 Gabe Pruitt: (10:59 PM ET ) I think it will be pretty good. Paul is a west coast guy. Allen is a great SG. I think I can learn a lot from those guys.

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Greg (Carol Stream, IL): Gabe, I'm sure you are just a bit disappointed falling into the 2nd round. How can you put a positive spin on this?

 Gabe Pruitt: (11:00 PM ET ) I just have to prove the people wrong. I have to work that much harder in the gym and become a beast. I read 40% of the guys in the second round are impact players now. I just have to prove myself.

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Aaron (Ypsilanti Michigan): Hey Gabe, What will you be able to do to help the Celtics become Perennial Playoff Contenders?

 Gabe Pruitt: (11:01 PM ET ) I think I can bring that intensity on defense. Another scoring option. I think I can provide an option there. But the defense will be my main focus there.

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Matt (Eagan,MN): Hey Gabe, Who Did you look up to as a Kid?

 Gabe Pruitt: (11:02 PM ET ) Probably Jordan. He was one of the guys I watched coming up. I saw a lot of tapes on him.

 Gabe Pruitt: (11:02 PM ET ) Thanks for the support. Thanks for being with me throughout the years.

 Buzzmaster: (11:03 PM ET ) Thanks Gabe!