Dream is real for seven overlooked rookies

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Meet Britton Johnsen, Theron Smith, Marquis Daniels, Linton Johnson, Matt Carroll, Kirk Penney and Carl English -- seven NBA rookies who are about to do the impossible.

After being passed over 58 straight times on draft night -- these seven individuals are on the verge of making an opening night NBA roster.

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• Senior NBA Writer for ESPN.com
• ESPN Insider NBA Draft Analyst since 2002
• Writes ESPN's NBA Draft Top 100 and Lottery Mock Draft