MarJon Beauchamp (G League Ignite) poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the No. 24 overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

The Milwaukee Bucks drafted MarJon Beauchamp with the 24th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. After arriving in Milwaukee for the first time Monday night, Beauchamp met with the media for the first time as a NBA player.

MarJon Beauchamp Offers His Thanks

In his introductory remarks, Beauchamp thanked his parents and his family for making this journey with him. He also thank the all members of the media for coming out to talk with him.

On How the G League Helped Prepare Him for the NBA

Among other things, Beauchamp talked about how the G League helped him learn about what it takes to be a professional basketball player. This included how to eat right and how to get into a good routine to keep his body healthy.

On Being Drafted by a Winner

Obviously, the Bucks won a championship very recently. They may have won it again this year if Khris Middleton had not gotten hurt. Beauchamp has won on every level and expressed his excitement to go to a winning basketball team.

MarJon Beauchamp Says He Will Fill Some Needs the Bucks Have

When asked about what can bring to the Bucks, Beauchamp said that he can bring three-point shooting, defense and play-making abilities on the fast break.

Facing Adversity

I highlighted Beauchamp’s difficult journey to the NBA here. Tuesday, he talked about it himself.

Giannis Texted Him after He Was Drafted

After the Bucks drafted Beauchamp, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo sent him a very simple, but inspiring, message.

The Jersey Reveal

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