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2018 NBA DRAFT: Twitter Erupts After Sixers Select, Trade Nova's Mikal Bridges

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Social media went into a frenzy on Thursday night after the Philadelphia 76ers selected and then traded Villanova's Mikal Bridges during the 2018 NBA Draft.

The night started off with Philly picking up Bridges with the No. 10 overall pick.

 

Then, the Sixers traded Bridges for the Phoenix Suns' 16th overall pick Zhaire Smith.

 

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