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. 9 pick of the draft and new Chicago Bulls player, Joakim Noah and see how he reacted.

 Buzzmaster: (10:16 PM ET ) Joakim is up next!

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Kurt (St. Louis): This question is for Joakim Noah. What will you try to do to find the same team chemistry you had with your boys in Florida?

 Joakim Noah: (10:18 PM ET ) I think it's going to be a different situation, but I'm very excited about it. I think there's a great group of guys in Chicago. I'm very excited about joining a championship contender.

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Manny (nc): Joakim,what do you think about the windy city?

 Joakim Noah: (10:18 PM ET ) I'm very fortunate, very blessed to be in this situation and play for a team that's a contender. I only hear great things about Chicago.

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TJ(Chicago(: Big fan in chi town, Joakim after being drafted do you want to just fly to chicago and get to work?

 Joakim Noah: (10:19 PM ET ) Yeah. I'm going to probably leave tomorrow and see what happens. I'm just really hyped right now and really excited. I can't wait to see what their plans are for me.

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Colin (Melbourne): hey..what do u think young children out there should do do achieve there best on the court??

 Joakim Noah: (10:20 PM ET ) I think enjoy it. Enjoy what you're doing.

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jake (chicago): Hey, Joakim. What kind of role do you want to fulfill for the bulls?

 Joakim Noah: (10:20 PM ET ) I want to have the role of a hard worker. Someone who want to win real bad.

 Joakim Noah: (10:21 PM ET ) Thanks for supporting me and thanks for the opportunity and I really appreciate everything you guys do and all the support. I'm looking forward to this opportunity.

 Buzzmaster: (10:21 PM ET ) Thanks Joakim!