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VIDEO: Tyler Ennis' Draft Day Journey

Draft day isn't easily forgotten for those who have lived it, especially the ones whose names are called that night.

Tyler Ennis' experience was particularly poignant. From convincing himself he'd picked the right suit color combo to letting the significance of his draft-day presence sink in, his brain was a whirlwind of frantic thoughts, each clamoring for worthwhile attention and consideration. It's not every day a Canadian finds himself a near-lock for the first round. He wouldn't be the only one that night. The public was taking notice of an absurdly talented crop of talent born north of the border, one that could change the face of NBA and Canadian basketball if it panned out.

Naturally, looking good was important on this particular night. Ennis found himself comparing and contrasting his own taste in style to that of the other 2014 draftees. Fellow Canadian Andrew Wiggins had gone for something more...flamboyant. 

This night is the climax, reached through the up-hill climb of countless hours of practice, games, workouts and travel. The most nerve-wracking part is not knowing when that peak comes. Each draft pick, announced by NBA commissioner Adam Silver follows the same formula: number, team, name.

When Ennis finally heard his own after "18th" and "Phoenix", he stood, hugged his family, and smiled.

This is his draft day journey, as captured by VICE Sports.