Bruce Thornton taken first in Round 2 as teams look to find gems

Bruce Thornton was selected as the first pick in Round 2 of the NBA draft. Teams utilize this specific phase of the draft to identify potential gems among the available talent. The second round serves as the primary opportunity for project players and those viewed as afterthoughts to be called and joined by professional teams, as organizations look to add depth and future potential to their rosters through these strategic selections.