Blue Devils in the NBA

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 21: 3rd (Duke) NBA draft pick, RJ Barrett visits the Empire State Building as it hosts New York Knicks NBA draft picks on June 21, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)

Former Duke Blue Devils are taking over New York City one sport at a time

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Jayson Tatum sits out, Mason Plumlee sees more time in USA blowout

Mike Dunleavy named as Golden State Warriors Assistant GM

Jayson Tatum gets injured in Team USA’s overtime victory over Turkey

MADISON, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 11: RJ Barrett of the New York Knicks poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11, 2019 at the Ferguson Recreation Center in Madison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

R.J. Barrett calls NBA Rookie of the Year Award ‘definitely important’ to win

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SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 01: Jayson Tatum #10 of USA in action against Blake Schilb of Czech Republic during the 1st round Group E march between USA and Czech Republic of 2019 FIBA World Cup at the Oriental Sports Center on September 1, 2019 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum leads the way early in Team USA’s opening victory

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Jayson Tatum of the USA takes the court during the International Friendly Basketball match between Canada and the USA at Qudos Bank Arena on August 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum, Mason Plumlee struggle in final Team USA scrimmage

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Gregg Popovich the Head Coach of the USA National Team speaks to Jayson Tatum during the United States of America Team USA National basketball team training session at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on August 19, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum, Mason Plumlee make Team USA FIBA World Cup roster

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MADISON, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 11: Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11, 2019 at the Ferguson Recreation Center in Madison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

ESPN predicts Zion Williamson to win NBA Rookie of the Year

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 22: Jayson Tatum of the USA controls the ball during the International Basketball Friendly match between the Australian Boomers and Team USA United States of America at Marvel Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum and Mason Plumlee quiet in Team USA’s scrimmage

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 19: Jahlil Okafor #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans warms up during the first half against the Sacramento Kings at the Smoothie King Center on October 19, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Jahlil Okafor continues offseason working out with Anthony Davis

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 06: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics dribbles against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second quarter of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2019 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 06, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum and Brandon Ingram featured in NBA2K20 ‘My Career’ mode

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MADISON, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 11: Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans poses for a portrait during the 2019 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot on August 11, 2019 at the Ferguson Recreation Center in Madison, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Trio of former Blue Devils recognized by peers in NBA Rookie Surveys

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 09: Mason Plumlee #35 of the 2019 USA Men's National Team grabs a rebound against Jaren Jackson Jr. #27 of the 2019 USA Men's Select Team during the 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team Blue-White exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena on August 9, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum, Mason Plumlee to travel to Australia with Team USA

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 09: Jayson Tatum #34 of the 2019 USA Men's National Team is greeted by people being assisted by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) before the 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team Blue-White exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena on August 9, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum shines again in Team USA scrimmage against Spain

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DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) Cam Reddish #2, Javin DeLaurier #12, RJ Barrett #5 and Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils huddle during their game against the Boston College Eagles at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 05, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 80-55. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Zion Williamson, RJ Barrett, Cam Reddish find out NBA2K20 player rating

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Duke basketball alum Jayson Tatum takes giant gamble

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 09: Marvin Bagley III #38 of the 2019 USA Men's Select Team shoots during warmups before the 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team Blue-White exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena on August 9, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Marvin Bagley III withdraws from Team USA consideration

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 09: Jayson Tatum #34 of the 2019 USA Men's National Team is guarded by Pat Connaughton #32 of the 2019 USA Men's Select Team during the 2019 USA Basketball Men's National Team Blue-White exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena on August 9, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum leads the way in Team USA Blue-White scrimmage

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 15: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the U.S. Team reacts during the 2019 Mtn Dew ICE Rising Stars at Spectrum Center on February 15, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Marvin Bagley III gets added to Team USA National Team roster

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SANTA MONICA, CA - JUNE 16: Basketball player Kyrie Irving attends the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for MTV)

Kyrie Irving unveils new SpongeBob SquarePants sneaker line

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BOSTON, MA - DECEMBER 13: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against Mason Plumlee #24 of the Denver Nuggets during the second half at TD Garden on December 13, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)

Jayson Tatum and Mason Plumlee report to Team USA Training Camp

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 05: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans walks on the court during a game against the New York Knicks during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 5, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Zion Williamson to get his first taste of primetime NBA action

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 06: Zion Williamson (C) #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on from the bench as his team takes on the Washington Wizards during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 6, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

New Orleans Pelicans are fully embracing the Duke Brotherhood

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Duke basketball icon Zion Williamson sells himself short to MJ

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DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 28: Amile Jefferson #21 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts after a play during their game against the Florida State Seminoles at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 28, 2017 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Amile Jefferson re-signs with Orlando Magic on one-year deal

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 07: Grayson Allen #3 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots a free throw against the LA Clippers during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 7, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Grayson Allen leads Memphis Grizzlies to Summer League Championship

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 06: Quinn Cook #2 of the Duke Blue Devils looks on in the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers during the NCAA Men's Final Four National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 6, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Jared Dudley gifts Quinn Cook his legendary No. 2 to wear for Lakers

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