24 Jun, 2011
Pick Me! Pick Me!
Cavaliers take Irving with No. 1 pick in NBA draft
NEWARK, N.J. – Kyrie Irving headed to Cleveland as the No. 1 pick minutes after the NBA draft started.
Jimmer Fredette had to wait hours to officially become a member of the Sacramento Kings.
Plenty other players, from veterans to picks, were on the move Thursday night in a draft that was considered a dud talent-wise but certainly wasn't dull.
There was no chance the Cavs would deal Irving, confident his foot is healthy enough to lead the rebuilding effort that follows LeBron James' departure.
Loudly cheered by family and friends not far from where he starred at St. Patrick's High School in Elizabeth, the Duke point guard showed no signs of the toe injury on his right foot that limited him to 11 games last season as he walked up the stairs to shake hands with Commissioner David Stern.
"I didn't have any doubts about going to No. 1. I was looking to the organization to pick who they felt was the right choice," Irving said. "But now to this moment, from being a fan of the NBA draft and now being drafted, it's a special feeling in my heart and knowing that my friends and family were together, it's a memory I'm going to remember for the rest of my life."
Story and Photo found at news.yahoo.com.
Matthew 4:18-22 (ESV)
Jesus Calls the First Disciples
18 While walking by the Sea of Galilee, [Jesus] saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." 20Immediately they left their nets and followed him. 21And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them. 22Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.
What does God's Story teach us about having our name called?
I can't imagine what must have been going through the minds of players last night as they waited for their name to be called in the 2011 NBA Draft. As Irving said, he'll remember that moment for the rest of his life. But as amazing as it must feel to have your name called by the commissioner of the NBA, imagine what it must have been like to be one of Jesus' first disciples who followed when he called out their names. To hear Jesus say, "Come, follow me." Actually, he is still calling people to follow him today. And we, as "already-followers" of Jesus get the amazing opportunity to let "not-yet-followers" know he is calling their names.
How can I connect today's God's Story scripture to My Life?
- Thank God for calling your name.
- Thank God for His presence in your life as you follow Him.
- Thank God for His purpose and plan for your life.
How can I connect Today's Story, My Story, and God's Story to Others?
- Do you know someone who feels like they are always the "last pick"? Encourage them today by going out of your way to make them feel like a #1 pick.
- Do you know someone who feels unworthy to be in a relationship with God? Encourage them today by reminding them of the Father's unconditional love.
- Do you know someone who feels like their life doesn't have purpose or meaning? Encourage them today be reminding them that God sees their value and worth.
- If you find yourself in a conversation about the NBA Draft, start listening for ways to steer the conversation toward a conversation about God's Story. Share God's desire to call the names of "not-yet-followers" of Jesus to become followers!
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