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. 30 pick of the draft and new Portland Trail Blazer, Petteri Koponen and see how he reacted.

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dan (portland): how do you think you'll fit in Portland Petteri?

 Stanko: (11:37 PM ET ) It's my dream. I'm so happy.

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Eric (Green Bay): Who was your favorite player growing up and what player is your game most like?

 Stanko: (11:38 PM ET ) Toni Kukoc. He was from my country.

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chris gullo (buffalo): petteri how do easy do you believe the tansition will be from the european game to the nba

 Stanko: (11:39 PM ET ) It's a different basketball game.

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Jeremy (Virginia Beach): Hey Stanko, How do you think you'll fair against the great NBA talent

 Stanko: (11:39 PM ET ) We'll see.

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Brad (South Africa): Stanko are you excited to play in America

 Stanko: (11:40 PM ET ) Yes, I am so excited.

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Shane (Texas): what player do you think you play the most like

 Stanko: (11:41 PM ET ) I don't know.