Cohen 8-Ball: It Would Be Best If...
Cohen’s Analysis: It would probably be best to acquire as many 2014 draft picks, particularly ones with limited protection, as possible. One NBA executive recently told me, “The 2014 draft lottery will rival what we saw in 1985 (Patrick Ewing) and 2003 (LeBron James).” There are expected to be two iconic figures in that draft and a plethora of other very good players that can help transform franchises. One source said, “There will be about 20 teams next season who will secretly and privately cheer setbacks in hopes of getting one of the top two picks.”
