NBA DRAFT

June 23, 2026

Nate Ament

Q. There's always pressure to succeed when you get drafted, but when you're a part of now this Giannis trade, just how much extra pressure does that put on to you succeed in Milwaukee?

NATE AMENT: I mean, I really wouldn't say it's much extra pressure. Obviously we're stepping in -- luckily I'm not going at it alone. I have got another top-10 draft pick, Brayden Burries. He's a tremendous player, and I'm excited to get to learn with him.

Yeah, they are big shoes to fill over there in Milwaukee, and I think that it's just a tremendous opportunity for me and Brayden. If anything, I see it as an opportunity and not pressure.

Q. You want to talk about your emotions tonight, what kind of things are going through your mind?

NATE AMENT: Yeah, I'm just super excited. Again, like I said, I'm super grateful for the opportunity. To be able to make my family proud, to share that moment with my family means the world to me. So super excited and ready to get to work.

Q. Is there anybody that you haven't talked to tonight that you're looking forward to talking to?

NATE AMENT: I shared a brief word with Brayden, and looking forward to talking to him more. But also my new teammates I'll see this next year.