On Friday, April 17, the WNBA executed one of the most anticipated drafts in league history. 36 players had their dreams come true, the WNBA honored the lives of Alyssa Altobelli, Gigi Bryant, and Payton Chester as honorary picks, and the league announced the Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award. It was a special night that will be remembered by many for years to come.
The hype surrounding the WNBA Draft 2020 could be seen on social media, where an abundance of teams, players, coaches and media outlets celebrated the night together.
