Cohen 8‑Ball: Truth About Lottery Odds
1 / 8Josh Cohen’s Analysis: May 21 of this year will be an anxious and restless day for 14 NBA teams. It’s the day of the NBA Draft Lottery, an event that unwraps hope for some and a continuous bind for others. Though lottery results are random, luck charms and superstitions will be out in full force. This year, unlike most, may not be as rewarding to land the No. 1 pick considering there isn’t a universally affirmed top prospect entering the draft. If you are an advocate of trends, you may be fascinated to learn about NBA Draft lottery tendencies since the league adopted a weighted scale in 1990.