He was selected in the second round (31st overall) by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2006 NBA draft, and his rights were immediately traded to the Indiana Pacers for the rights to the Pacers' pick at No.
In the 2006 NBA draft, he was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the second round (31st overall). His rights were then traded to the Indiana Pacers for the right to their own draft pick.