“Me and Nerlens grew up together. We're best friends. We played on the same AAU team in high school. It's like a dream come true. We always talked about how we were both going to make it to the NBA. For us to end up on the same team is a blessing.”

American former professional basketball player

Michael Carter-Williams is an American former professional basketball player. Born in 1991, he rose to prominence after being selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the 11th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft, following his college career with the Syracuse Orange. He was named NBA Rookie of the Year in 2014. Over his NBA career, he also played for the Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Houston Rockets, and Orlando Magic, building a résumé that reflects a brief but wide-ranging run across the league.