On Friday, April 17, the WNBA executed one of the most anticipated drafts in league history. 36 players had their dreams come true, the WNBA honored the lives of Alyssa Altobelli, Gigi Bryant, and Payton Chester as honorary picks, and the league announced the Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award. It was a special night that will be remembered by many for years to come.

Dreams became reality tonight at the #WNBADraft 2020 presented by @Statefarm! 🙌

Full results ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Z6I5K75A3U

— WNBA (@WNBA) April 18, 2020

The hype surrounding the WNBA Draft 2020 could be seen on social media, where an abundance of teams, players, coaches and media outlets celebrated the night together.

The WNBA pays tribute to the lives of Alyssa Altobelli, Gianna Bryant and Payton Chester by selecting them as honorary draftees in the #WNBADraft 2020. pic.twitter.com/AqpZnc4xfo

— WNBA (@WNBA) April 17, 2020

The WNBA has officially announced the Kobe and Gigi Bryant WNBA Advocacy Award, which will recognize an individual or group who has made significant contributions to the visibility, perception and advancement of women’s and girls’ basketball at all levels. pic.twitter.com/UjsmV8l8Bt

— WNBA (@WNBA) April 18, 2020

A message from the @WNBA & @TheWNBPA#WNBATogether pic.twitter.com/he1tNjTiMw

— WNBA (@WNBA) April 18, 2020

Watching @WNBA draft! Lot of women dreams coming true. Salute and congrats to you all! 🙏🏾💪🏾👑 #StriveforGreatness🚀

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 17, 2020

"Work hard. Never settle. Use that Mamba Mentality."

Vanessa Bryant thanks the WNBA for honoring Gigi, and shares some wisdom for the 2020 draft class. pic.twitter.com/CwvyxqG0fi

— ESPN (@espn) April 17, 2020

This is an unprecedented time. First virtual #WNBADraft2020 shoutout to @WNBA and @espn for doing such a good job!

— Chelsea Gray (@cgray209) April 17, 2020

I was hoping we’d get a 🦆 and by 🦆 I mean RUTHY!!!!! Congratulations and welcome to CHICAGO!!!! @RuthyHebard24

— Alexandria Quigley (@alliequigley) April 18, 2020

Welcome to the @LA_Sparks, @Beatrice32_! 💛💜#WNBADraft #GoSparks #LeadTheCharge https://t.co/UuGUic8MzS

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) April 18, 2020

🤍 Mambacitas Forever 🐍♾

#5 Altobelli
#2 Bryant
#14 Chester

— Las Vegas Aces (@LVAces) April 17, 2020

WELCOME TO NEW YORK, @sabrina_i20! Congratulations on being selected #1 overall in the 2020 #WNBADraft. #BrooklynLoud🗽 pic.twitter.com/JL2CF20uru

— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) April 17, 2020

"She's going to be a matchup problem for years to come."

Game recognize game! 😤@S10Bird x @BallySatou pic.twitter.com/KpErVrNZLx

— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) April 18, 2020

Foreshadowing?? 🤔@S10Bird @KitLaksa #StrongerThanEver#WNBADraft pic.twitter.com/S9TvGjStzi

— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) April 18, 2020

.@RjBarrett6 has a special message for the @WNBA’s No. 1 draft pick, @sabrina_i20! 👀 pic.twitter.com/hBNywkuMuY

— NBA TV (@NBATV) April 18, 2020

Hollywood just went 4th to the Dream! I need tix!

— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) April 17, 2020

Welcome to D.C., @jaylyn_agnew and @kaorie15! #WNBADraft https://t.co/tsHKrHvyqO

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 18, 2020

When our @wnba faves have advice for the incoming 2020 draft class! 👀👀👀 pic.twitter.com/RtOGkP8bHp

— Arielle (Ari) Chambers (@ariivory) April 17, 2020

THE DUCKS REALLY WENT 1 AND 2 IN THE DRAFT THIS YEAR THAT MEANS THEY WIN THE TOURNAMENT BY DEFAULT CONGRATS OREGON ON THE CHAMPIONSHIP 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) April 17, 2020

When your little sister gets drafted by the Liberty and then gets traded to the Lynx … all while you're on Live 😂

@Chiney321 | #WNBAdraft pic.twitter.com/uETzmy2UQ9

— espnW (@espnW) April 18, 2020

The future has arrived.

Historic day for the Ducks as @sabrina_i20, @BallySatou and @RuthyHebard24 all go in the top 10 of the #WNBADraft

First three Ducks ever to be selected in the first round 👏#GoDucks | @WNBA pic.twitter.com/Ln0wTsLKbm

— Oregon Women’s Basketball (@OregonWBB) April 18, 2020

Back to back baby!! @GamecockWBB doing it big big!! @2121Mikiah @TyHarris_52

— dawnstaley (@dawnstaley) April 17, 2020

From one amazing rookie to the next! @Arike_O 🏀 @BallySatou pic.twitter.com/EDNiwMDleY

— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) April 18, 2020

https://twitter.com/minnesotalynx/status/1251306651870588929

3 SISTERS IN THE LEAGUE!!!! 🔥

— Chiney Ogwumike (@chiney) April 18, 2020

WHAT'S UP, DALLAS?! thank you for this amazing opportunity! i can't wait to put on the wings uniform and give you my best! 💙💚 https://t.co/RmowRGVX3l

— Bella Alarie (@bella_alarie) April 18, 2020