Before we get to the lottery, let's review the Draft Order as it stands today based off records, standings and tie-breakers. This is NOT the official draft order; this COULD potentially change.
#1 - Houston Rockets
#2 - Miami Heat
#3 - Seattle Supersonics
#4 - San Antonio Spurs
#5 - Chicago Bulls
#6 - Los Angeles Lakers
#7 - Detroit Pistons
#8 - Los Angeles Clippers
#9 - VanMemphis Grizzlies
#10 - Washington Wizards
#11 - Philadelphia 76ers
#12 - Orlando Magic
#13 - Toronto Raptors
Teams will be anxiously awaiting the turnout of the lottery, hoping that they were fortunate enough to have the lucky combination and secure a top pick... And with that top pick we have some great talent available. Let's take a look at some of the top prospects in this draft.
Dikembe Mutombo, 7'2", Center, Georgetown
Strengths: Post Defense, Blocks, Rebounding
Weaknesses: Unpolished Offensive Game
Larry Johnson, 6'7", Forward, UNLV
Strengths: Inside Shooting, Rebounding
Weaknesses: Defense
Steve Smith, 6'8", Guard, Michigan State
Strengths: Jump Shot, Raw Potential Could Develop into Complete Offensive Game
Weaknesses: Dribbling, Passing, Defense
Terrell Brandon, 6'0", Guard, Oregon
Strengths: High Potential to Become Top Perimeter Defender and Floor General, 3-Pt Shooting
Weaknesses: Could take 2-3 years for it all to come together offensively and defensively
Without further ado...Strengths: Post Defense, Blocks, Rebounding
Weaknesses: Unpolished Offensive Game
Larry Johnson, 6'7", Forward, UNLV
Strengths: Inside Shooting, Rebounding
Weaknesses: Defense
Steve Smith, 6'8", Guard, Michigan State
Strengths: Jump Shot, Raw Potential Could Develop into Complete Offensive Game
Weaknesses: Dribbling, Passing, Defense
Terrell Brandon, 6'0", Guard, Oregon
Strengths: High Potential to Become Top Perimeter Defender and Floor General, 3-Pt Shooting
Weaknesses: Could take 2-3 years for it all to come together offensively and defensively
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EDIT:
Official Draft Order is as follows:
#1 - Miami Heat
#2 - Los Angeles Lakers
#3 - Detroit Pistons
#4 - Houston Rockets
#5 - San Antonio Spurs
#6 - Seattle Supersonics
#7 - Chicago Bulls
#8 - Washington Wizards
#9 - VanMemphis Grizzlies
#10 - Los Angeles Clippers
#11 - Philadelphia 76ers
#12 - Orlando Magic
#13 - Toronto Raptors
Video of Darth simming the end of last season, retirements, and running/generating the draft lottery results:
