1982 Draft Lotto Show

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Putting the final touches on everything........

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Touch it that much you'll catch charges!

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Welcome, I'm your host for today's Bachelorette Lottery Show, IAmQuailman. Roses are red, violets are blue... but will the NBA Draft Lottery spell doom for someone in the mansion too?! Buckle up, Bachelorette Nation, because tonight, love and basketball collide in a dramatic twist!

Remember the original draft order? Seattle on top, Pistons with two picks... oh, the drama! And it's about to get even crazier.

Let's recap:

1. Seattle Supersonics (holding strong at the top, but will their luck hold out?)
2. Detroit Pistons (two picks! Are they playing their cards right?)
3. Philadelphia 76ers (looking to make a move, but will they get lucky?)
4. Atlanta Hawks (soaring high, but can they capture our Bachelorette's heart?)
5. New Jersey Nets (fishing for a rose, but will they net a catch?)
6. Detroit Pistons (double trouble! Will they make the most of their second chance?)
7. Dallas Mavericks (hoping to score big, but will they miss the mark?)
8. Houston Rockets (ready to launch, but will they crash and burn?)
9. San Diego Clippers (steady as she goes, but will they be left hanging?)
10. Washington Bullets (aiming high, but will they hit their target?)
11. Boston Celtics (green with anticipation, but will they sink or swim?)
[*]12. Chicago Bulls (charging ahead, but will they be gored by the competition?)

So, who's sweating bullets? Who's shooting for the stars? And who's about to be eliminated faster than a three-point shot from the backcourt? Find out next on The Bachelorette!

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Well, folks, looks like we've got ourselves a bit of a squawk! Seems the Chicago Bulls, those playoff-bound hoopsters, somehow snuck their way into the lottery. Now, I don't know about you, but I think that's downright fowl! It's like putting a peacock in a pigeon race – just not fair! So, we're scratching our heads here, trying to figure out how this feathered fiasco happened. In the meantime, let's just say the Bulls are officially grounded, and we'll keep you posted on this egg-straordinary situation.

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"Alright, folks, settle in! We're about to get real with our bachelors. These guys are pacing, they're sweating, they're probably even biting their fingernails raw! The NBA Draft Lottery is about to shake things up, and we're gonna get a front-row seat to all the drama. We'll hear their hopes, their fears, and maybe even a few superstitious rituals. Are they dreaming of a top pick? Or are they already planning their escape route? Let's get ready to dive into the minds of these bachelors as they wait for fate to decide their destiny! "

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"First, arriving with the most chances, having endured the toughest journey this season, it's the Seattle SuperSonics!"

Sonics GM (Confessional Cam): "We need this. The city needs this. Miss Number One Pick... she represents hope. We just hope she sees the potential here in the Emerald City. We're putting it all on the line."

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"Next, a team that fought hard but fell short, looking for that spark, the Detroit Pistons!"

Pistons GM (Confessional Cam): "Look, we're about grit. We're building something tough. Miss Number One Pick would fit right into that. We believe we have a real connection."

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"A surprising appearance this high, but hungry nonetheless, the Philadelphia 76ers!"

Sixers GM (Confessional Cam): "We weren't expecting to be here, honestly. But now that we are, you bet we're shooting our shot. Imagine adding that talent to our core? Unstoppable."

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"Soaring in with high hopes, it's the Atlanta Hawks!"

Hawks GM (Confessional Cam): "We envision Miss Number One Pick spreading her wings in Atlanta. We've got the fanbase, the passion... we just need her."

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"Making the trip from across the river, the New Jersey Nets!"

Nets GM (Confessional Cam): "Jersey deserves a winner. We think we can offer Miss Number One Pick a great home, close to the bright lights, but with that Jersey loyalty."

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"And representing the San Antonio Spurs' hopes and dreams... it's the Detroit Pistons, thanks to a prior arrangement! A second chance at love... or lottery luck!"

Pistons GM (Confessional Cam, slight smirk): "Double the chances? We like those odds. We're playing the field, strategically. Hopefully, Miss Number One Pick appreciates a team with options."

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"Building something special down south, the Dallas Mavericks!"

Mavs GM (Confessional Cam): "We're young, we're exciting. Miss Number One Pick would be the crown jewel on a team ready to take off."

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"Hoping to launch into contention, the Houston Rockets!"

Rockets GM (Confessional Cam): "Houston, we don't have a problem... if we land Miss Number One Pick. She's the missing piece for our mission."

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"From sunny Southern California, the San Diego Clippers!"

Clippers GM (Confessional Cam): "Sunshine, beaches, and a chance to be the star? What more could Miss Number One Pick want? We feel good."

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Representing the Los Angeles Lakers' pick, acquired through shrewd maneuvering, it's the Washington Bullets!"

Bullets GM (Confessional Cam): "It's not just about our journey, but the journey this pick took to get to us. Landing Miss Number One Pick would be the ultimate power move for DC."

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"A dynasty looking to reload, the Boston Celtics!"

Celtics GM (Confessional Cam): "You can never have too much talent. Even with our success, Miss Number One Pick would be welcomed. Tradition meets the future."

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"Alright, gentlemen. The moment has arrived. Twelve teams, but only one can win the heart of Miss Number One Pick 1982. We will now reveal the results... in reverse order. Remember, the last envelope remaining belongs to the team that drafts first overall. This... is the SLoE Lottery Ceremony."

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"Gentlemen, you've all been on a journey this past season. There have been highs, there have been lows. Based on that journey, the initial impressions were set: Seattle, you came in with the strongest connection, positioned at number one. Detroit, Philadelphia, Atlanta, New Jersey – you were all close behind. Houston, Dallas, San Diego, and others... you knew you had ground to make up."


"But tonight... destiny is reshuffled. The lottery process, much like getting to know someone truly deeply, has revealed unexpected connections and possibilities. I hold in my hands the envelopes that represent your future draft position. Gentlemen, this is the Final Pick Ceremony. When I call your team's name, please step forward and accept your draft position."

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(IamQuailman picks up the first envelope. Music sting.)

IamQuailman: Washington Bullets, via the Lakers... Please step forward
(Camera focuses on the Bullets rep.)



IamQuailman: ...Your journey tonight concludes. You will be selecting 11th. .. Thank you.





BULLETS REP: "Eleventh, courtesy of LA? Figures. Pretty sure Jerome Whitehead found Magic Johnson from a different timeline to wave his wand and made our pick drop. We were hoping for a good pick, not a raggedy ass magic trick!"

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IAmQuailman: Boston Celtics... a storied franchise... tonight, your path leads you to the 10th Pick.



CELTICS GM: (Steps forward, feigning nonchalance) "Tenth? Huh. Feels weird picking this late. It's like showing up to a party after all the good snacks are gone. Don't worry, we'll still find an MVP."

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IAmQuailman: San Diego Clippers...please step forward

IAmQuailman: ...The 9th Pick is yours. Congratulations.



CLIPPERS REP: (Steps forward, pumps fist weakly) "Ninth! Exactly average for the lottery spots! We didn't go up, didn't go down. Call us the perfectly seasoned, room-temperature pick of the draft!"

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IAmQuailman: Detroit Pistons... please step forward.....
Your pick via the San Antonio Spurs... has landed at number 8. Please accept.



PISTONS REP: (Steps forward, looking slightly confused) "Eighth? Okay, that's... one of them. Feels like collecting Pokémon cards, gotta catch 'em all! Just hope the next one's a holographic Charizard, you know?"

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IAmQuailman: Dallas Mavericks...

(Pause.)

IAmQuailman: ...Your future begins with the 7th Pick.
MAVERICKS GM: (Steps forward) "Seventh! Pardner, that ain't bad! We didn't strike gold, but we didn't hit bedrock either. Solidly midfield. Now, where's the barbecue?"

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IamQuailman: Atlanta Hawks... Flock up....or maybe down.

IamQuailman: You started higher... but tonight, fate places you at the 6th Pick.



HAWKS REP: (Steps forward, looking up) "Sixth? Hmm. We ordered the penthouse suite, and ended up on the sixth floor. Still got a window, I guess. Just hope it overlooks the court and not the parking lot.