#SLOE: People's Basketball Sim League

IamQuailman: Philadelphia 76ers... a strong contender coming in with the 3rd best odds ... your journey tonight secures you the 5th Pick.




76ERS REP: (Steps forward, striking a brief pose) "Fifth? Alright, alright. Trust the... uh... ping pong balls? We wanted the final rose, but hey, fifth is still a pretty flower! Dr. J approves Dr. J.... Jerry Sichting...... probably.

IamQuailman: Detroit Pistons... Please step forward again.

IamQuailman: Your original pick at number 2... finds its place at number 4. Sorry this ends your journey for the number 1 pick.





PISTONS REP: (Steps forward again) "Fourth! Okay, this one's ours, ours! Dropped two spots, but hey, two top-eight picks! It's like getting two dates in one week! Now if only one of them was the Bachelorette...err number 1 overall pick"

IAmQuailMan: New Jersey Nets...

(Pause.)

HOST: ...Please step forward. You came here projected fifth, but you've made a connection. You hold the 3rd Pick in the 1982 NBA Draft! Congratulations.

NETS GM: (Steps forward, wide-eyed) "THIRD?! Are you serious? Did someone miscount? We moved UP? Pinch me! Is this real or April's Fools? YES! We'll take the bronze rose, thank you very much!"

IAmQuailMan: And then... there were two. Either the Houston Rockets or the Seattle Supersonics will walk out with Miss #1

IAmQuailMan: Seattle SuperSonics... you arrived tonight holding the top spot, the presumed front-runner for the Number One pick's affection. Houston Rockets... you came from further back, eighth position, but clearly, the lottery process saw something special.

IAmQuailman: Gentlemen. This is the most difficult part. Only one team can receive that final, coveted Number One selection. I hold the envelope for the second pick. The team whose name is called now... will have a fantastic opportunity... but it will not be Number One.

............

IAmQuailMan: The team selecting second... finishing as the runner-up for the Number One pick tonight... is...
(Opens envelope slowly)


IAmQuailMan: ...The Houston Rockets!



ROCKETS GM: (Steps forward, ecstatic) "SECOND?! From EIGHTH?! Houston, we have liftoff! Forget Tranquility Base, this is where the Eagle has landed! NUMBER TWO! Did not see that coming! WOOO!"

IAmQuailman: Houston, congratulations on an incredible journey tonight, securing the second selection.

Seattle SuperSonics...

IAmQuailMan: You came here tonight hoping to solidify that initial connection. You faced the uncertainty, the drama... and you endured. Tonight, that journey culminates right here.




IAmQuailMan: Seattle SuperSonics... the Number One Pick in the 1982 NBA Draft... is yours.



IAmQuailMan : Seattle SuperSonics... will you accept this pick?
SONICS GM: (Steps forward, beaming but trying to look cool) "Number one? Phew! Okay, okay, play it cool... Yeah, we'll take it! Had us sweating more than a Seattle summer day... which isn't saying much, but still! We accept this final, glorious pick! Let's GO!"

IAmQuailMan: And so, the decision is made. The Seattle SuperSonics have secured the commitment of the Number One pick, while the Houston Rockets make a stunning leap to number two. A night of drama, destiny, and perhaps a few questionable jokes. The stage is now set for the 1982 NBA Draft! Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey.

Here's the screenshot. Congrats to the Supersonics

and here's a statement from the Chicago Bulls

"Well, folks, looks like we got a technical foul! Turns out, winning games and making the playoffs isn't exactly conducive to finding love in the Bachelorette mansion. Apparently, scoring points on the court doesn't translate to scoring points with the ladies. Who knew? Guess we'll stick to dunking and dishing. And maybe try online dating. Peace out, Bachelorette! We're off to celebrate with champagne and maybe a little post-season trash talk."

From Eazy P and myself we hope yall enjoyed this and see you next lotto show probably not

+6 on words, +4 on theme/creativity, for a total of 10pts, split between each contributor:
5pts to @Eazy P
5pts to @RPF