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2016 NBA Draft: Pronunciation guide

By Charles Rahrig V

Jan 28, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Dejounte Murray (5) handles the ball in the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 28, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Dejounte Murray (5) handles the ball in the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Here is a quick guide to pronouncing the names of some of the players in the 2016 NBA Draft.

The 2016 NBA Draft is coming up and there are players from all around the world that will find homes in the NBA. One of the best things about the draft is the fact that teams can invest in international talent from around the globe that can help their teams in the present and the future.

Another great thing about the draft is some of the unique names and cultures that represent both the American and foreign players in the league. With those unique names, comes the difficulty of trying to pronounce those names.

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Often times, an announcer will mess up trying to say a name and sometimes it’s hard to blame them with how challenging and different some names in the draft really are.

With the 2016 NBA Draft being a more unique draft because of the vast amount of foreign talent that could be drafted and American players that are unknown quantities after just one year in school, there are some truly great names in this draft class.

The good news is that there is a way to pronounce some of these names that might challenge your tongue. Here is a 2016 NBA Draft pronunciation guide so that you can impress your friends with your knowledge on draft day.

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