The 5/20 Draft Lottery "Balls Dropping" Thread

[ziggy]

This is a little early and likely belongs more in the Draft Talk forum (I'll move this thread there the day after the lottery) , but I'm really, really anxious for the balls to drop this Tuesday night.

Is anybody else out there as anxious as me?

For some reason, I have a strong feeling that we're going to get the #1 pick this year. I know that the odds are against us but some weird hunch tells me that its going to happen.

Thoughts on the lottery?


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[x2pacalypse]

what are exact chances of a number one pick again? isn't it something like 1/243?

[Muttley]

Thoughts on the lottery?

I just keep praying to the BBall gods...

[BIGCatBobcat]

Zig, I've got to agree with you. I really feel great about this draft. Like the Powerball, this is a true lottery. Anything can happen and it's all about chance. Like I do on the nickel slots when I go to Vegas, I feel good about this one. 1 or 2 are great, everyone else is pretty damn good. We can't "lose" a week from now but we stand to gain a lot.

I brought this up in another thread, but who do you think our representative at the lottery will be? If I had a vote it'd be Jared Dudley.

[Muttley]

what are exact chances of a number one pick again? isn't it something like 1/243?

Isn't it 2.8%

[ohara831]

I really have this funny feeling that when #8 is up, our name is NOT called. That would mean we are either #1, #2, or #3. As far as I'm concerned, that is a victory, regardless of which selection we have. I'm not saying I feel like we'll get #1, but I have a very funny feeling it is a Top 3.

Or, maybe it's just gas.

I'm sure my wife hopes it's a Top 3!

[MattD]

i hate to say it, but i think we are getting 8. the no mans land pick in this draft. the prospects either have a huge upside but suck now (a la deandre jordan) or seem to be future only mediocre nba players (Kev Love)

I would be nothing short of ecstatic to be wrong

[ziggy]

Zig, I've got to agree with you. I really feel great about this draft. Like the Powerball, this is a true lottery. Anything can happen and it's all about chance. Like I do on the nickel slots when I go to Vegas, I feel good about this one. 1 or 2 are great, everyone else is pretty damn good. We can't "lose" a week from now but we stand to gain a lot.

I brought this up in another thread, but who do you think our representative at the lottery will be? If I had a vote it'd be Jared Dudley.

Our representative at the lottery will be GM Rod Higgins

[dnbman]

Since we can't do much but talk about possible draft picks, let's fill this thread with lucky charms.


I've attached Chinese lucky red envelopes:


Feng Shui Red Envelopes

Red Envelopes are used to enhance luck, prosperity and happiness. They are also utilized as protection from inauspicious Chi or and to prevent negative events from occuring.

Place three coins or bills in an envelope and place them atop the frame of your doorway, in your prosperity corner, in your wallet, or with your financial statements. Some practitioners recommend placing one in each corner of your desk for wealth. In China, these red envelopes are used to hold "lucky money" or small precious gifts such as gold or jewelry.

Their bright red color is considered yang - representing positive, active energy, protective power and luck. In China, it is believed that this red envelope will bring good luck to the person who receives it and to the person who gives it -- Try it and see what happens!



I'm sending them to the Bobcat community as a whole.

[ziggy]

Since we can't do much but talk about possible draft picks, let's fill this thread with lucky charms.


I've attached Chinese lucky red envelopes:


Feng Shui Red Envelopes

Red Envelopes are used to enhance luck, prosperity and happiness. They are also utilized as protection from inauspicious Chi or and to prevent negative events from occuring.

Place three coins or bills in an envelope and place them atop the frame of your doorway, in your prosperity corner, in your wallet, or with your financial statements. Some practitioners recommend placing one in each corner of your desk for wealth. In China, these red envelopes are used to hold "lucky money" or small precious gifts such as gold or jewelry.

Their bright red color is considered yang - representing positive, active energy, protective power and luck. In China, it is believed that this red envelope will bring good luck to the person who receives it and to the person who gives it -- Try it and see what happens!



I'm sending them to the Bobcat community as a whole.

I will also represent the yang with a pair of lucky underwear