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. 23 pick of the draft and new New York Knicks player, Wilson Chandler and see how he reacted.

 Buzzmaster: (11:24 PM ET ) Wilson is walking over!

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Jeremy (Hudson, WI): Wilson, this is a fairly deep draft. What made you come out after your sophomore year instead of waiting another year or 2??

 Wilson Chandler: (11:25 PM ET ) It was a group decision. Me and coach talked about it. My grandparents are getting older now, and I want to be there to take care of them. It was a group decision with me, coach and my family.

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Jonathon (Indianapolis): Mr. Chandler, How excited are you to be playing in MSG on a regular basis?

 Wilson Chandler: (11:25 PM ET ) It's a wonderful opportunity. It's a wonderful gym.

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Chase (AR): Wilson, I think you could possibly be the steal of the draft. How do you think you'll fit in with the Knicks?

 Wilson Chandler: (11:26 PM ET ) I don't know exactly. But I'm willing to do whatever I can. Whenever I get in I'll contribute.

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Matt (Seattle): Wilson, are you nervous about starting your pro career on a big stage like New York?

 Wilson Chandler: (11:26 PM ET ) Nervous, but in a good way. I'm excited to prove myself. New York fans have big expectations. I want to make them proud.

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Horacio (Chi): Wilson, how are you going to use your leadership skills from Depaul to help you excel on a higher level?

 Wilson Chandler: (11:27 PM ET ) In DePaul, I came in and it had a lot of older players. Coach was a father figure. I learned some leadership characteristics. I don't want to come in and be a leader, but be under the wing like I was in DePaul

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Steven (New York): For Wilson Chandler, what will you bring to the Knicks to help them win more games and get into the playoffs?

 Wilson Chandler: (11:28 PM ET ) Hard work. Athleticism and just an uptempo game. Willing to work for whatever the team needs.

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Cory (Minnesota): Wilson were you at all dissapointed with the trade that sent out Frye and Francis

 Wilson Chandler: (11:29 PM ET ) Frye and Francis are two great players, but you get Randolph and the other good players back. Randolph is one of hte best bigs in the game. He spreads out the court for the other players.

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dave (chicago): Wilson, I've watched you play and love your game. What will be the biggest challenge for you?

 Wilson Chandler: (11:29 PM ET ) Just being mentally ready in New York, living up to the expectations. I'm ready and excited to prove myself to everybodey.

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Horacio (Chi): Wilson, how would describe this whole draft experience in ONE word?

 Wilson Chandler: (11:30 PM ET ) Unbelievable.

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cheko (mexico): hi wilson just to gave you luckand have a nice year in your first nba season

 Wilson Chandler: (11:30 PM ET ) Thank you. I appreciate the support.

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Dylan (Philly): Wilson how do you think you will fit in the New York playing style?

 Wilson Chandler: (11:31 PM ET ) I think it fits well, especially with Marbury and Crawford. Create for others and get on the fastbreak and fill the lanes.

 Wilson Chandler: (11:31 PM ET ) I appreciate all the support. Thanks for the last couple of years. I wish the best for everyone, DePaul, Coach. I'll try to make everyone hard.