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Jaylon Tyson and the Cleveland Cavaliers were in the middle of the second quarter of their NBA playoff matchup with the Toronto Raptors when it happened.

The New Orleans Saints drafted wide receiver Jordyn Tyson -- yes, Jaylon's brother.

Jordyn is a talented WR from Arizona State, the second off the board Thursday night after Ohio State's Carnell Tate.

The Saints stayed at their No. 8 overall pick, and Tyson fell to them.

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The Cavs already had a plan to make sure Jaylon would hear the news soon after it happened.

"We’re going to make sure he gets the news somehow," Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson told reporters. "I know it’s the playoffs, but that’s your family and your brother."

Jordyn has spoken about the positive influence Jaylon has had on him. There are a lot of lessons you learn as a pro athlete that Jordyn will have passed down to him by his brother.

"Just being a pro, being an everyday guy, making good decisions and stuff like that," Jordyn told reporters during the pre-draft process. "And just knowing it's a business at the end of the day. You've got to earn your keep and prove yourself every day."

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There was a chance Jordyn would go to the Cleveland Browns, but that didn't happen.

Instead, he'll start his pro journey in New Orleans.

The Tyson family had themselves a special Thursday night, that's for sure.

Also: Jordyn gets bragging rights. Jaylon didn't go until the 20s in the NBA Draft. Jordyn goes 8th overall.

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