NBA Draft Lottery 2010: It's Today

by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 9:00 AM EDT in NBA Draft 2010 Comment 67 comments

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The 2010 NBA Draft Lottery will be held tonight. You already knew that. What you might not have known (because I didn't and had to ask Twitter) is that it will be televised on ESPN beginning at 8:00 PM Eastern (Thanks, Aykis16 from Sactown Royalty!).

Anyway, before I get into links and stuff, I encourage you to go win yourself from free stuff just by commenting on this post (The odds are pretty good right now).

Also be sure to check back to the handy chart from the Golden State of Mind crew because, if you're like me, you like looking at pretty informative things - especially if they're pretty and informative.

First thing's first. Whichever team wins the lottery, Chad Ford says they're taking John Wall first overall. And whichever team finishes second? Evan Turner. Third, however, is where it gets tricky - Derrick Favors, DeMarcus Cousins or Wesley Johnson are all in the mix.
Whichever team doesn't win will probably owe it to bringing the wrong thing to the Lottery. Or winning too much when they weren't supposed to, but that only really applies to the Indiana Pacers.
The Clippers probably don't need to win the lottery because Clipper Darrell is having a parade so LeBron goes to hang out with him. I'd also like to note that I gave Clipper Darrell the okay to go on the court as a part of our Spirit Squad in the linked picture - I'm such a nice guy.
The Timberwolves are apparently due some luck after getting rather unlucky as of late. Unfortunately, they hired Kahn - karma, bitches.
If you feel like being confused, Ziller has you covered by listing the number combinations needed for the Kings to win the lottery. I wrote this last night and my head is still spinning.

That should get you started. I'll add more in the morning.

UPDATE: Trey Kerby pretty much cornered the market on everything else you need to know.

Also, is there any interest in this being an open thread/live blog? Holla atcha boi (in the comments)!

Poll

Since the Lottery is obviously a pre-determined popularity contest (much like my high school's voting on prom king), I already know which team is going to win the lottery. Do you?

New Jersey

90 votes

Minnesota

51 votes

Sacramento

46 votes

Golden State

29 votes

Washington

47 votes

Philadelphia

33 votes

Detroit

21 votes

Los Angeles Clippers

18 votes

Utah

22 votes

Indiana

10 votes

New Orleans

7 votes

Memphis

6 votes

Toronto

7 votes

Houston

10 votes

397 votes | Poll has closed

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Comments

I didn’t pick the Sixers because I know it won’t happen. But I love that as of yet, nobody else has either.

/reversepsychology’d

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by TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsMichaelBourn on May 18, 2025 10:13 AM EDT reply actions

sonovabitch!

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by TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsMichaelBourn on May 18, 2025 11:07 AM EDT up reply actions

I am picking the Rockets, because they need all the help they can get, and I’m a BIG fan…At least they are not the NETS…

by Chad Potier on May 18, 2025 10:28 AM EDT reply actions

I wouldn't mind this either

Mostly to see if Morey decides to do something crazy to prove he’s the best GM ever.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Common Clips need a top 3 pick!

by dulciusXasperis on May 18, 2025 11:01 AM EDT reply actions

Why

So we can watch another potential all-star type player wallow in mediocrity before suffering a career threatening injury in his 1st or 2nd season only to come back half the player the could have been….?

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by Sacto_J on May 18, 2025 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Burn.

by Aisander D on May 18, 2025 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

Boom Roasted.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh right how silly of me of forgot about the hex placed on anyone who joins the Clippers

way to buy into all that curse nonsense and hocus pocus. Your beliefs are right on track!

by dulciusXasperis on May 18, 2025 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions

True story.

Massive Hex.

by Aisander D on May 18, 2025 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree

I either need the Clippers to move up to 3 or down to 11. Makes mock drafting for them soooo much easier.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

And yeah a live chat/blog/what have you

would be nice

by dulciusXasperis on May 18, 2025 11:02 AM EDT reply actions

Come back then

We will be here. Probably.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

All ready to go

just counting down the hours….ah best day for a Clipper fan haha….. how depressing. I need Blake to be everything he was showing he could be, to stay healthy, and to at LEAST stay at the #8 spot.
no jinx, no jinx, no jinx :)

by dulciusXasperis on May 18, 2025 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd like a Fred Hoiberg poster of that picture please. Thanks

Also, I hope the Nets win, because I can’t stand to see Minnesota take 1,000 PGs in a row.

by Aisander D on May 18, 2025 11:54 AM EDT reply actions

I don't have one

Make it your desktop background and call it good. Makes it easier to fall asleep, too.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions

I would be happy if all 3 top picks stay in the East ;)

Though I also would like to see Turner on the Wolves. But please no Kings, Jazz, etc.

by Norsktroll on May 18, 2025 1:06 PM EDT reply actions

I bet you the Lakers somehow get the 8th pick....That shit just happens.

by Aisander D on May 18, 2025 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions

I rather fear the Lakers this summer mysteriously get Chris Bosh and Raymond Felton to replace Bynum and Fisher, or something to that effect.

by Norsktroll on May 18, 2025 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Since it's now in writing, you can pretty much bet on it.

Dammit.

by Aisander D on May 18, 2025 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Stone cold lock

some NBA team I don’t care about will win the lotto

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by fetch9 on May 18, 2025 4:41 PM EDT reply actions

do you care about the sixers?

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by TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsMichaelBourn on May 18, 2025 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions

negative

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by fetch9 on May 18, 2025 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

fingers crossed

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by TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsMichaelBourn on May 18, 2025 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

John Wall to the Pacers would be nice

They remain harmless, but become a much more entertaining team to watch. And I already like Granger and their fans.

by Norsktroll on May 18, 2025 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Granger-Wall would be nice — still need some post players though.

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by TheArtistFormerlyKnownAsMichaelBourn on May 18, 2025 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions

This seems plausible

Maybe they’ll be rewarded for the awkward anti-tanking.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions

The chance at least 1 team moves into the top 3 is how high?

by Norsktroll on May 18, 2025 4:57 PM EDT reply actions

Statistically?

No idea. I’d give odds on 65% though.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions

ESPN is saying the lottery will be broadcast at 8 PM Easter FYI

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by Aykis16 on May 18, 2025 5:16 PM EDT reply actions

Not til Easter?!

That’s almost a full year away!

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Also

Fixed.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm excited

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

I'm nervous haha

by dulciusXasperis on May 18, 2025 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm excited, too!

Not particularly because of the NBA aspect as I’m a Lakers fan and well, since we don’t totally suck the lottery isn’t an option for us this year (kidding, ya’ll, totally kidding, don’t take offense, please : )) but I am also a UK fan and I can’t wait to see where Wall/ Cousins and company will more than likely end up and once the lottery order is in place we will have a better idea of where their destinations will be.

In short, yes, I’m excited. Some NBA team is about to be very lucky to get the opportunity to pick Wall and add him to their team, is all I can say……. : )

by BigSkyCat on May 18, 2025 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions

But what if it's the Jazz? Or New Orleans?

They can’t pick Wall, can they?

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Turner is a solid choice at #1 as well

Or they could just trade down 1 spot and get a second round in return…..or something

by dulciusXasperis on May 18, 2025 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions

That'd be the most interesting possibility

If a team that doesn’t need Wall gets the opportunity to draft him.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions

That'd be easy....

…then they just draft Cousins. Voila! ; )

Ok, the draft is about to start, gotta watch…..

by BigSkyCat on May 18, 2025 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Mikhail Prokhorov

I can’t wait to see what happens with him. His plans for the global team seems crazy enough that he’ll try and draft Motiejunas first overall..

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 7:44 PM EDT reply actions

my lord they drag this shit out don't they

just start the damn draft!

by dulciusXasperis on May 18, 2025 8:07 PM EDT reply actions

Haha

It’s ridiculous. Really turned into a buzz kill.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions

They should show the actual draft, and not "the opening of the envelopes"

by Norsktroll on May 18, 2025 8:10 PM EDT reply actions

but then they can't rig the results

by dulciusXasperis on May 18, 2025 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions

Would it be as exciting?

Not that this 15 minutes of nothing is really exciting either, I guess.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

I've seen live drawings of lottery balls that looked exciting. And you could make the draft very exciting.

Draw a ball, open it, and either it contains a logo of a team, or you play a kind of “bingo”.

by Norsktroll on May 18, 2025 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions

John Wall watching in LA

Welcome to your new home ;)
….I hope

by dulciusXasperis on May 18, 2025 8:14 PM EDT reply actions

Haha

I think it’s way too early for a green room shot.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Warriors sent the wrong good luck charm. Same with the Wolves.

by Norsktroll on May 18, 2025 8:19 PM EDT reply actions

Haha, called it!

by Norsktroll on May 18, 2025 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes you did

I don’t even feel bad for the Wolves.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

the Wizards

are the only ones that sent a woman, has to be good luck.

by BigSkyCat on May 18, 2025 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

ha ha ha!

Let this be a lesson to all lottery teams in the future, send a woman!

Ok, so in all seriousness now, to any Wizards fans out there — Congrats! (I assume you are going to pick Wall, right??)

by BigSkyCat on May 18, 2025 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Good call by the way.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions

The Kings tried that a few years ago

But they sent a season ticket holder, who had used up all her good luck to win that prize

by Norsktroll on May 18, 2025 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

No surprises yet?

Boring.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

C'mon Clippers!

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 8:20 PM EDT reply actions

Shux.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions

haha indeed

at least didn’t fall back. 8th pick might work out.

by dulciusXasperis on May 18, 2025 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions

True

Just a tough spot for only really needing a small forward in a post-heavy draft.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 18, 2025 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah but with the way the draft just turned out

No one picking 1, 2, 3 needs a wing. So I’m hoping 4-7 pick 1 wing and the rest bigs.

by dulciusXasperis on May 18, 2025 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

YES! No Jazz

by Norsktroll on May 18, 2025 8:21 PM EDT reply actions

the nets owner looked like he wanted to strangle Mrs. Polian. LOL! I know Jrue Holiday was happy they didn’t get the number one pick because he would’ve had to say goodbye to his starting job. on the real though i think the Wizards backcourt would be so nasty

by gunnin' gervin on May 18, 2025 8:32 PM EDT reply actions