Macklin Celebrini, son of Warriors Vice President Rick Celebrini, was selected first overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 2024 NHL Draft. Macklin garnered inspiration from the Warriors' championship culture, having observed their success and the careers of stars like Stephen Curry. Realizing his dream of being an NHL player, Macklin understood the differences between basketball and hockey team dynamics, emphasizing teamwork in hockey. The Sharks hope Macklin and their young core can lead them to future success, much like the Warriors.
It was pretty incredible. That was a goal and dream of mine ever since I was a kid. To not only get drafted into the NHL, but to get drafted first overall is a dream come true.
The older I got the more I watched and being around some of those guys you watch on TV, it was a really cool experience for a kid.
It's going to take a lot, I think basketball and hockey are a little bit different in those ways. You can kind of ride your superstars for a majority of the game. In hockey, you need four lines.
The Sharks are hoping their young core, led by the likes of Celebrini, can help deliver the Stanley Cup to San Jose.
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