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Fultz steps out in shoes made of basketballs

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Friday, June 23, 2017
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BROOKLYN -- To say Markelle Fultz had a bounce to his step isn't such an understatement.

Fultz, who was selected No. 1 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in Thursday night's NBA draft, wore shoes made of - what else? - basketballs to Barclays Center for the festivities.

The former Washington star had promised to make a shoe statement. He did manage to create a buzz.

The Philadelphia 76ers have put The Process in the hands of Washington guard Markelle Fultz.

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