2017 NBA Draft Lottery

[TWard]

Always love watching it.

Wonder what will happen tonight. And if any conspiracies will arise. With that said, wouldn't shock me if the Lakers end up with the #1 pick...

[JMarchand1981]

I am watching.

[JMarchand1981]

Cassidy hubbarth is really hot.

[TWard]

Didn't take long for ESPN to goof up. Curry was apparently the 7th overall pick in 2007. Learn something new every day.

[JMarchand1981]

Didn't take long for ESPN to goof up. Curry was apparently the 7th overall pick in 2007. Learn something new every day.

He was sixth, right?

[TWard]

He was sixth, right?


Nah, he was 7th overall but in the 2009 Draft, not 2007

[JMarchand1981]

Nah, he was 7th overall but in the 2009 Draft, not 2007

Shows how much attention I was paying.

[JMarchand1981]

What is the worst pick the Celtics can get?

[TWard]

Huh, I didn't know Michael Finley was the assistant VP of Basketball Operations for Dallas. Interesting.

[chris43]

Here we go baby! Sooo hoping Lonzo ends up somewhere other than LA

[duron]

Cassidy hubbarth is really hot.

Beat me to it.

Wonder how many will hit the lotto after the Lotto.

[JMarchand1981]

Beat me to it.

Wonder how many will hit the lotto after the Lotto.

She is my type, kinda.

Abby chin is much more my type. She is the Celtics sideline reporter.

[SHowley2003]

The theatrics of this are so odd.

[duron]

Huffing paint has the same effect on the brain as listening to Embiid speak.

[TWard]

Watch, Suns will get the #1 pick.

[JMarchand1981]

The theatrics of this are so odd.

Agreed. Let's move it along.

[JMarchand1981]

Huffing paint has the same effect on the brain as listening to Embiid speak.

Lol truth.

[duron]

The theatrics of this are so odd.

Yea it's pretty funny.

ESPN is so out of touch with how they appear, it's so hilarious. I love watching ships sink.

[ReggieEvansPC]

Watch, Suns will get the #1 pick.

And then they'll screw up their franchise again in a couple of years, simultaneously pissing off Booker and the no. 1 pick.

[TWard]

Definitely thought Rob Pelinka was Rob Lowe for a split second...

[JMarchand1981]

Yea it's pretty funny.

ESPN is so out of touch with how they appear, it's so hilarious. I love watching ships sink.

It's ok. They will just do another story about something that nobody else gives a rats crap about.

[JMarchand1981]

It's ok. They will just do another story about something that nobody else gives a rats crap about.

And continue to anchor Disney's stock price for the foreseeable future.

[duron]

If my Knicks get the first pick I really hope Clyde has a rhyme prepared.

[M4YH3M1]

so what are the pre-lotto odds?

[ReggieEvansPC]

so what are the pre-lotto odds?

1. Boston Celtics via Brooklyn Nets (20-61): Chance for No. 1 overall pick: 25 percent. Chance for top-three pick: 64.2 percent
2. Phoenix Suns (24-58): Chance for No. 1 overall pick: 19.9 percent. Chance for top-three pick: 55.8 percent
3. Los Angeles Lakers (26-56): Chance for No. 1 overall pick: 15.6 percent. Chance for top-three pick: 46.9 percent
4. Philadelphia 76ers (28-54): Chance for No. 1 overall pick: 10.4 percent. Chance for top-three pick: 33.7 percent
5. Orlando Magic (29-53): Chance for No. 1 overall pick: 10.3 percent. Chance for top-three pick: 33.4 percent
t6. Minnesota Timberwolves (31-51): Chance for No. 1 overall pick: 5.3 percent. Chance for top-three pick: 18.2 percent
t6. New York Knicks (31-51): Chance for No. 1 overall pick: 5.3 percent. Chance for top-three pick: 18.2 percent
8. Sacramento Kings (32-50): Chance for No. 1 overall pick: 2.3 percent. Chance for top-three pick: 8.2 percent
9. Dallas Mavericks (33-49): Chance for No. 1 overall pick: 2.2 percent. Chance for top-three pick: 7.9 percent
10. New Orleans Pelicans (34-48): Chance for No. 1 overall pick: 1.1 percent. Chance for top-three pick: 4 percent
11. Charlotte Hornets (36-46): Chance for No. 1 overall pick: 0.8 percent. Chance for top-three pick: 2.9 percent
12. Detroit Pistons (37-45): Chance for No. 1 overall pick: 0.7 percent. Chance for top-three pick: 2.5 percent
13. Denver Nuggets (40-42): Chance for No. 1 overall pick: 0.6 percent. Chance for top-three pick: 2.2 percent
14. Miami Heat (41-41): Chance for No. 1 overall pick: 0.5 percent. Chance for top-three pick: 1.8 percent

[JMarchand1981]

And the cektucs get the 10th pick

[TWard]

Here we go

[duron]

Rofl Alonzo

[JMarchand1981]

Ouch forvsuns fans

[jbarnett83]

NBA Fs the Suns again

[TWard]

Shocker. Lakers keep the pick.

[SHowley2003]

Ouch forvsuns fans

And the cektucs get the 10th pick


You drunk J?!?

[JMarchand1981]

Chris Paul has terrible luck, as evidenced by these wack ass State Farm commercials.

[JMarchand1981]

You drunk J?!?

Lol long day

[TWard]

I really hope the Lakers don't end up with the #1 pick.

[Ottomatic]

The hobby could be crazy next year with the Celtics and Lakers having top 3 picks in a strong draft.

[jbarnett83]

Go figure Suns get screwed again

[JMarchand1981]

We got the number one pick!!

[wethenorth]

wow...

[WalterAZ31]

Lol. So incredibly rigged

[Ajax1723]

Shocking. Lakers get 2nd. Who saw that coming? (Everyone raises hand)

[SirTommyWinAlot]

The rich get richer!

Celtic Pride #1!!!

[M4YH3M1]

Can someone list the picks/?

I can't watch. NSFW

[Jasondr91]

I really hope the Lakers don't end up with the #1 pick.

I guess they still could select that Ball idiot, and his son at the #2. :doh:

[wethenorth]

1. celtics
2. lakers
3. philly

[TWard]

Can someone list the picks/?

I can't watch. NSFW



1. Boston

2. LA

3. Philly

4. Phoenix

5. Sacramento

[stang_crazy]

Go figure Suns get screwed again

I was hoping for a chance that suns could get Fultz

[SirTommyWinAlot]

Celtics will be BALLin for the next 10 years!

[JMarchand1981]

Celtics will be BALLin for the next 10 years!

Nah. Fultz please.

[volblorx8634]

So happy we got up to the fifth pick, only two below our best possible pick of 3rd, I'd call that a win.

Congrats to the Celtics, they're going to be a scary team with this pick, high pick next year and their current squad.

[ninjacookies]

Lavar somewhere in Hollywood howling like a madman. Looks like the prophecy will be fulfilled.

[afrobandit]

I love how Embiid dapped up Magic buy shook the White Guy's hand.

https://youtu.be/nopWOC4SRm4

[Rareairx23]

Holy crap man!!!

[M4YH3M1]

If Lakers pick Lonzo (if available) imagine the ego clashes!!!

Would be stellar fly-on-the-wall viewing!

#Lonzo4LA

[seabass97166]

Lakers #2, love it. Fultz or Ball can't go wrong.
Obviously I hope they get Lonzo that would be sweeeeet!

[TWard]

Think it's pretty much a guarantee that Lonzo will be a Laker. And Magic will then hire the daddy as a special assistant while everyone on the Lakers MUST wear those $500 shoes.

[Tarheelsfan2012]

I just cant wait for 2017-18 products! This is gonna be fun! lol I also kinda feel bad for Knicks fans.

[TASS]

That's incredible Celts have the pick of the litter!

[bradical]

Celts also own the Nets #1 pick next year.

Back-to-back #1 picks?

[WalterAZ31]

NBA the only sport where you can easily say 25 teams won't win title before season starts with ease........so what do they do the make sure future stars are spread out across the league?? Nothing......gotta make sure the Boston and or LA win another 40 titles

[BostonNut]

Celts also own the Nets #1 pick next year.

Back-to-back #1 picks?

The Brooklyn Nets are the gift that just keeps on giving.

Who knew that the corpses of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett were so valuable!?

[LeonfromNC]

As a kings fan, I'm thrilled to get 5 and 10 in this draft.

Just hope our gm doesn't screw it up...

[BostonNut]

Congrats to the Celtics, they're going to be a scary team with this pick, high pick next year and their current squad.

Don't forget the max player they can add this year.

Cleveland's window may be shutting...

[TWard]

As a kings fan, I'm thrilled to get 5 and 10 in this draft.

Just hope our gm doesn't screw it up...


I can see it now...

"With the 5th pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings select TJ Leaf, forward, UCLA..."

"With the 10th pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings select Luke Kennard, guard, Duke..."

[cookingwine]

Well, looks like there's a good chance that Lonzo Ball goes to the Lakers.

Good to know that his career could effectively be over before he gets a chance to play. The last thing that kid needs is to stay in California and have to be around his dad and have him continue to be the center of attention. Here's to hoping that they have to trade it away to get a veteran.

[JMarchand1981]

Celts also own the Nets #1 pick next year.

Back-to-back #1 picks?

This is just a tease.

[kevinh1919]

Go C's!!!

:cool:

[kenji003]

As a 76ers fan, I just hope them to get a food pg this year. So the young 76ers shape up!

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[volblorx8634]

As a kings fan, I'm thrilled to get 5 and 10 in this draft.

Just hope our gm doesn't screw it up...

Didn't realize you were a Kings fan, right on!

I can see it now...

"With the 5th pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings select TJ Leaf, forward, UCLA..."

"With the 10th pick of the 2017 NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings select Luke Kennard, guard, Duke..."

This is where I'm setting my expectations to avoid disappointment haha

[bustsomewax]

Charlotte and Denver, the two teams I root for, condemned to mediocrity for the foreseeable future. Too good to get a franchise changing pick, too bad to win a playoff series...oh well.

[volblorx8634]

Don't forget the max player they can add this year.

Cleveland's window may be shutting...

Very true, if they play their cards right they may be ready to reach the finals in a couple years assuming LeBron ever ages, which I'm not even certain is a given.

[JMarchand1981]

Don't forget the max player they can add this year.

Cleveland's window may be shutting...

Won't re-upping IT take that max money guy off the table?

[coltsnsox07]

Celts or Lakers are gonna add Paul George too I think.

[bdrr]

Lonzo #@#@#@#@ gonna be expensive.

[asujbl]

Breakdown of a Celtics going forward with the #1 pick included

A lot depends on Olynk

https://www.google.com/amp/www.celticsblog.com/platform/amp/2017/3/3/14792150/boston-celtics-max-free-agent-2017

[asujbl]

Won't re-upping IT take that max money guy off the table?

Meant to quote you

Read the link if you want the specifics

[cookingwine]

Charlotte and Denver, the two teams I root for, condemned to mediocrity for the foreseeable future. Too good to get a franchise changing pick, too bad to win a playoff series...oh well.

Yeah, welcome to being a Detroit Pistons fan. We've been in this trap since we got swept out by the Cavaliers in 2008-09.

[M4YH3M1]

Who knew that the corpses of Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett were so valuable!?

This made me snort my coffee through my nose.

So much pain, but by god it was hilarious!

[mgugs46]

So, they don't take Ball I don't think.... Fultz, or Jackson?

[raps2spurs]

Charlotte and Denver, the two teams I root for, condemned to mediocrity for the foreseeable future. Too good to get a franchise changing pick, too bad to win a playoff series...oh well.

Jokic is a baller. Like some of their youngins too. Murray will be good and really like Harris. He's a great glue piece in a starting line-up. Nuggets are one boderline all-star talent away from being dangerous.

Lonzo to the Lakers. Wonder if they go for a superstar trade of PG13 or Buckets in the offseason or go through one more rebuilding year and then look to sign a star?

[JMarchand1981]

So, they don't take Ball I don't think.... Fultz, or Jackson?

Fultz please.

[gonygo]

Knicks get bent over lol. My gosh. They will probably fall short n just miss out on one of the top pgs w the 8th pic. #DolanIsTheDevilAndTheNBAGodsKnowIt. Just sad.

[Tarheelsfan2012]

Knicks get bent over lol. My gosh. They will probably fall short n just miss out on one of the top pgs w the 8th pic. #dolanisthedevilandthenbagodsknowit. Just sad.

Mock drafts have Dennis Smith falling to #8. I'd take him in a heartbeat.

[gonygo]

Mock drafts have Dennis Smith falling to #8. I'd take him in a heartbeat.

I'd be fine w him. I just wish they had a chance at Fox

[hitman12]

Are you sure Fox is better than Smith?

[chris43]

If Fox can develop his 3...he has a chance to be the best PG in the draft. I'm a UK fan but he has a very high upside.

[Andy5]

I ain't even mad that the Magic dropped a spot. 4 picks in this year's draft gives them plenty of options.

Lakers getting the second pick makes it easier for everyone else since they're pretty much guaranteed to pick Ball.

[crazy4kinsler]

How in the world does Boston get the No. 1 pick? They're in the semifinals. They don't deserve the top pick.

Dallas at 9 ain't bad though. Still top 10.

[dvstringz]

How in the world does Boston get the No. 1 pick? They're in the semifinals. They don't deserve the top pick.

Dallas at 9 ain't bad though. Still top 10.

That's what happens when Brooklyn does dumb short term trades...

[crazy4kinsler]

Fixed it for ya. Doesn't matter what Boston, LA or any others do. As long as Lebron or Curry are in the league, one of them will win it.

NBA the only sport where you can easily say Lebron or Curry win title before season starts with ease.

[Andy5]

How in the world does Boston get the No. 1 pick? They're in the semifinals. They don't deserve the top pick.

Dallas at 9 ain't bad though. Still top 10.

Ladies and gentleman, the Brooklyn Nets

https://m.facebook.com/NBAonESPN/photos/a.140148703642.108292.31881783642/10155539433453643/?type=3

[IamRalpho]

Ainge is going to have to get creative to fit Fultz and a max guy in.

Smart and Rozier I think are the 2 most likely candidates to be moved, I think Rozier is 100% gone now

Not sure how he does it but hes gonna try for Hayward

But who cares right? CELTICS WON THE LOTTERY!

[realreodeal]

Ainge is going to have to get creative to fit Fultz and a max guy in.

Smart and Rozier I think are the 2 most likely candidates to be moved, I think Rozier is 100% gone now

Not sure how he does it but hes gonna try for Hayward

But who cares right? CELTICS WON THE LOTTERY!

That was a pretty HUGE Win. Congrats to Celtic and Laker fans. As a Piston fan I would love to switch places with you guys right now.

[the27guy]

Seeing people's comments in this thread and reading comments about the previous draft class reminds me how absolutely obvious it is that panini should do an xrc product or two before it's too late.

[Tarheelsfan2012]

Seeing people's comments in this thread and reading comments about the previous draft class reminds me how absolutely obvious it is that panini should do an xrc product or two before it's too late.

lol already mentioned that. Didnt get an answer. All I proposed was a XRC base in Immaculate of the lottery.

[GOWIFB]

I think it is fun to revisit threads like this years later to see what opinions were back then. My favorite posts are #: 27, 34, 40, 50, 65, 68, 84

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/basketball/537286-celtics-nets-rumored-trade-back-back-tweets-i-saw-2.html

[miamitrev2]

NBA the only sport where you can easily say 25 teams won't win title before season starts with ease..

This year it was what, 27? And the Spurs only had a chance if both Curry and Durant got hurt

[BostonNut]

I think it is fun to revisit threads like this years later to see what opinions were back then. My favorite posts are #: 27, 34, 40, 50, 65, 68, 84

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/basketball/537286-celtics-nets-rumored-trade-back-back-tweets-i-saw-2.html

Worst rebuild ever!!!!

Bahahahahaha

[JMarchand1981]

I think it is fun to revisit threads like this years later to see what opinions were back then. My favorite posts are #: 27, 34, 40, 50, 65, 68, 84

http://www.blowoutcards.com/forums/basketball/537286-celtics-nets-rumored-trade-back-back-tweets-i-saw-2.html

Post #40 nailed it.

[packman80]

You knew the NBA was not going to let the Lakers fall out of the top 3 and not get ball. Perhaps the team that got it worse was the Magic. With the Lakers finishing in the top 3 it means they will not get a #1 pick in the 2018 draft and get 2nd round picks which for the most part are worthless.

[IamRalpho]

I was super against the deal but a lot of that was seeing my childhood hero and the guy who just won the Celtics a title traded down 95.

But I did say that I wouldnt be surprised if someone got hurt and the picks worked out (post 64)

Also most of my bitching was before the full trade was released (Pick swaps and such) and post 85 I said I was fine.

Still.

Rollercoaster

[pac213up]

The plan looks fairly clear at this point.

Draft and hold Fultz.
Sign Hayward or possilby Blake
Bring Zizic over for next season

It really only gets complicated if someone makes a ridiculous offer for the #1 pick or Hayward or Blake are not interested.

I am sure next year's pick will also be thrown out there for possible trades. Compete now and have some youth for the future. Not too shabby.

[cookingwine]

Blake wouldn't be worth it at a max contract level. Maybe I am being overly reactionary about it, but I think the Celtics would be better suited to draft Fultz and address the 3 by either signing Hayward or finding a way to trade for Butler.

If the Celtics are able to trade for Butler without having to give up this year's #1 pick, I think it's absolutely worth exploring. Even if they have to potentially give up next year's pick swap with the Nets for the trade to happen, it would be worth it. Trading Smart, that pick, and involving a third team into the mix could be enough to make it work. And if there is a GM that could find a way to make this work, it would be Ainge.

[asujbl]

You're going to have to release or move a bunch of guys to sign Hayward to a max deal - which he's going to get.

[pac213up]

Blake wouldn't be worth it at a max contract level. Maybe I am being overly reactionary about it, but I think the Celtics would be better suited to draft Fultz and address the 3 by either signing Hayward or finding a way to trade for Butler.

If the Celtics are able to trade for Butler without having to give up this year's #1 pick, I think it's absolutely worth exploring. Even if they have to potentially give up next year's pick swap with the Nets for the trade to happen, it would be worth it. Trading Smart, that pick, and involving a third team into the mix could be enough to make it work. And if there is a GM that could find a way to make this work, it would be Ainge.

They have to use the max space this offseason really. It will not be there once they have to reup IT. I do not think it affects the trade opportunities with next years pick. Hayward is the preferred and likely option but I would not rule Blake out if that falls through.

[pac213up]

You're going to have to release or move a bunch of guys to sign Hayward to a max deal - which he's going to get.

I am sure Ainge has all that worked out at this point. The only real decisions are with KO and Bradley.

[Rareairx23]

I am sure Ainge has all that worked out at this point. The only real decisions are with KO and Bradley.

And i dont see bradley going anywhere thankfully

[yiguiri2002]

You're going to have to release or move a bunch of guys to sign Hayward to a max deal - which he's going to get.

Why do people assume Hayward is signing with the Celtics? I don't get it. Like, it's a possibility, but he's more likely to stay in Utah.

[IamRalpho]

You're going to have to release or move a bunch of guys to sign Hayward to a max deal - which he's going to get.

A bunch of scrubs and 1-2 rotation guys, but yes Ainge has work to do to fit in another max player but its not like the Warriors trading 2/5 of their starting line up for KD

[asujbl]

A bunch of scrubs and 1-2 rotation guys, but yes Ainge has work to do to fit in another max player but its not like the Warriors trading 2/5 of their starting line up for KD

I'm not saying it has to be a major overhaul

I'm just saying people keep acting like they can sign a max guy and draft #1 - They can't - It's going to take some work.

[IamRalpho]

I'm not saying it has to be a major overhaul

I'm just saying people keep acting like they can sign a max guy and draft #1 - They can't - It's going to take some work.

Well I think losing depth is the biggest worry here. Kelly O can enjoy Indiana or whoever overpays him, but the depth is what beat Washington and what will combat the Cavs

I love Smart but I think he is the one to go, you cant trade Bradley he IMO is more valuable than IT.

Its gonna be fascinating watching Ainge pull this off because 2018-19 FA is gonna be bananas too.

[pac213up]

And i dont see bradley going anywhere thankfully

I only see Bradley moved if it involves someone like Butler. Otherwise it is KO/Rozier/Smart that are most likely out the door.

[Yaz1966]

I suspect Bradley will be the one on the way out. He will be more expensive, is older, more injury prone, and smaller.