NBA Draft Lottery Tuesday May, 17 2016

[Mister247]

Yeah...It's about time JR calls in another favor to Silver like he did with Rose in 08.



Cus we all know that it was awfully "convenient" how we went from 14th (I think) to #1 to get Rose who just so happens to be from Chicago.

[Red Larrivee]

I really want to see changes with the draft lottery. I don't like how the whole process is done in private, why do this? This make me think they rig the draft and do whatever they want. If they want to show the winner last they can always make every team have a random letter from A-N(14 teams),then just do the ping pong balls live with letters without revealing which letters the teams are,and at the end show who won the same way from last to first.

2 reasons:

1. The actual lottery process is long, boring and terrible for TV.
2. The NBA turned it into a TV spot and they're trying to sell surprise and excitement, which is only accomplished by the big reveal.

The lottery isn't rigged. Independent auditors and representatives watch the actual lottery. Also, after each lottery, the video of the actual process is uploaded to NBA.com so you can fall asleep on it.

There will always be theories because some players have landed with their hometown organizations, but if you do the process enough, coincidences like that are bound to happen.

[kingkirk]

I prefer Kris Dunn, Buddy Hield or Brandon Ingram

Well if Bulls got lucky and draft Simmons they can then trade him down for Dunn, Hield or Ingram plus another pick/player

My eyes can not unsee this suggestion, nor can my brain forget it.

If the Bulls luck into Ben Simmons and trade down for Buddy Hield, I will officially quit on this team.

[RedBulls23]

I really want to see changes with the draft lottery. I don't like how the whole process is done in private, why do this? This make me think they rig the draft and do whatever they want. If they want to show the winner last they can always make every team have a random letter from A-N(14 teams),then just do the ping pong balls live with letters without revealing which letters the teams are,and at the end show who won the same way from last to first.

2 reasons:

1. The actual lottery process is long, boring and terrible for TV.
2. The NBA turned it into a TV spot and they're trying to sell surprise and excitement, which is only accomplished by the big reveal.

The lottery isn't rigged. Independent auditors and representatives watch the actual lottery. Also, after each lottery, the video of the actual process is uploaded to NBA.com so you can fall asleep on it.

There will always be theories because some players have landed with their hometown organizations, but if you do the process enough, coincidences like that are bound to happen.

And really, people always find a way to twist around why the draft was rigged to get so and so player to a certain destination.

[DarthDiggler69]

Watch us get #5 and the tops 4 picks look like this already-

1) Simmons
2) Ingram
3) Heild
4) Dunn

What to do then......?

do not want to draft another Dragon, I think we're still waiting on the last one to be eligible for a buy out

I'm scared that with Gasol and likely Noah gone, we're gonna go for size wherever we pick....

for sure, can't wait, love this thing and the month of speculation before the actual draft.

If Bulls got #5 and those guys were gone Id trade it to a team with two first round picks

[DarthDiggler69]

Can we trade our Coach if we package Sims?

NBA doesnt allow it, besides Bulls wont get anything for Fred if they couldnt even trade Thibs

[TheStig]

Well if Bulls got lucky and draft Simmons they can then trade him down for Dunn, Hield or Ingram plus another pick/player

That to me would seem like an awful idea

This league is run by superstars....take the best shot at a superstar.

Think out of the box and trade Butler to 76-ers for Noel, 2nd and 4th

If Philly gets the 1 or 2 and 4 and can draft Simmons/Ingram and Dunn then the 76ers should fire Colangelo and rehire Hinkie.

[Jcool0]

So if the Bulls get a top 2 pick... The fix is in right?

[Red8911]

So when we miss out on the top pick are we basically set at #14?

Our odds of getting the top pick are about 0.8%, but I think our odds of getting a top 3 pick are 1.8%. After that, I'm pretty sure we're basically stuck at 14.

So you're saying the pick can't be 13,10,5 etc but only top 3 or 14? That's bs lol what kind of system is this.

[Peelboy]

So when we miss out on the top pick are we basically set at #14?

Our odds of getting the top pick are about 0.8%, but I think our odds of getting a top 3 pick are 1.8%. After that, I'm pretty sure we're basically stuck at 14.

So you're saying the pick can't be 13,10,5 etc but only top 3 or 14? That's bs lol what kind of system is this.

Same as it has been for a long time. Top 3 picks are via lottery, the remaining is order of finish. That balances such that the team with the worst record is guaranteed no lower than #4. All 14 teams have varying chances of getting into the top 3, but those are the only slots eligible for the lottery.

Since the Bulls are the lottery team with the best record, there's no one who can jump ahead of them. Therefore either they move up or they get #14.

If they move up, by nature it can only be to one of the top 3. Therefore Bulls move up = top 3, Bulls dont' move up = #14.

[pylb]

Hoiberg was repping the Wolves at the draft lottery back in 2008.

[RakimAbdulJabar]

If the Bulls get ridiculously lucky and get the #1 pick they need to trade it, attach Dunleavy, Snell & Bairstow and trade it to the team willing to give them the best package because when I see Beasley...I mean Simmons I see a bust, the guy is severely overrated in my opinion

Would the Clippers give up Griffin and their pick for a package of Taj, Dunleavy, Snell, Bairstow and the #1 pick?

[Benedict Miller]

I prefer Kris Dunn, Buddy Hield or Brandon Ingram

Glad you're only a fan and not a GM.

[ATRAIN53]

So excited. So this is BEFORE the Cavs game starts, not something they are going to do at halftime, right?

I still feel like there is some hoodoo voodoo happening in that back room. Ewing to NY, LeBron to CLE and Rose to Chicago are just to perfect to just 'happen' You need that perfect combo of a crappy team and a hometown savior and they just can't resit....

I think someone is gonna make a play and move up for Heild, I'd love to snag him at #3

[Axl Rose]

has the 14th pick ever moved up to top 3?

[Red Larrivee]

has the 14th pick ever moved up to top 3?

No.

[LoveDaBoo]

C'mon, OP, if you're going to start the thread, provide a time and channel.

[Hangtime84]

has the 14th pick ever moved up to top 3?

No.

HISTORY!

[aramada]

If the Bulls get ridiculously lucky and get the #1 pick they need to trade it, attach Dunleavy, Snell & Bairstow and trade it to the team willing to give them the best package because when I see Beasley...I mean Simmons I see a bust, the guy is severely overrated in my opinion

Would the Clippers give up Griffin and their pick for a package of Taj, Dunleavy, Snell, Bairstow and the #1 pick?

So we are trading a #1 pick we can lock in for 8 years for a guy who can walk and sign with another team after next season? Is the goal to clear the most cap space possible? Why not attach Jimmy too? That would clear $75MM off the books

[cubbiefan009]

Shades of 2008. We got this!!