Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images DJ Burns has only gotten busier since NC State’s season ended at the Final Four, putting in hours of work on a daily basis to shed more than 40 pounds ahead of the NBA Draft. Just reading about his regimen makes me tired. Burns has been profiled this week by both CBS Sports and Slam—it’s not surprising that he’s a popular figure again this week. https://www.youtube.com/embed/y31fis51cQI?rel=0
The time he’s put in over the last few months definitely will pay off for him one way or another. He could still end up being selected in the draft, which will conclude with the second round tonight. And he’ll definitely get a chance with someone in summer league, which could lead to an opportunity in an NBA camp this fall. He’s put himself in the best possible position to make a strong impression on a franchise, but if that doesn’t work out in the short term, he’ll have plenty of professional opportunities overseas. But it’s just good to see the big fella thriving after what was an admittedly difficult start to his last college season. His hoops future looks as bright as it’s ever been.
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