LiveBlogging the NBA Draft

12:56 -- A very nice tribute to some recently-passed members of the Phillies family highlighted the pre-game festivities -- that, and a rousing ovation for reigning MVP Ryan Howard.

1:00 -- The first two members of the U.S. Navy Parachute team lands with the first ball. All seven have landed safely by 1:02. With "Anchors Away" playing in the backround, it almost feels like an Army-Navy game.

1:03 -- Vince Vukovich, son of the late John Vukovich, throws out the first ball. We're minutes away from the first pitch!