MAGIC: 2004 NBA Draft Lottery

MAGIC GET THE NO. 1 PICKThe NBA Draft Lottery began in 1985, and 19 years later, continues to draw a crowd of NBA die hard fans. There were 1,001 possibilities for how it would all lay out. The first three picks were determined by the Lottery. The expansion Charlotte Bobcats have the fourth pick and the remainder of the "Lottery Teams" select in positions five through 14. In the last 14 years, only twice has the team with the worst regular season record in the prior season ended up with the 1st pick in that summer's Draft.

WHAT'S NEXT?

The NBA Draft will be held on Thurs., June 24. We will bring you the most up-to-date information from behind-the-scenes. Our Draft section will launch soon and on Draft night, we will be the first to bring you everything Magic!

PRE-LOTTERY
TEAM	RECORD	BALLS	CHANCES
Orlando	21-61	250	25%
Chicago	23-59	200	20%
Washington	25-57	157	15.7%
L.A. Clippers	28-54	105	10.5%
Atlanta	28-54	104	10.4%
Phoenix	29-53	64	6.4%
Toronto	33-49	37	3.7%
Philadelphia	33-49	36	3.6%
Cleveland	35-47	18	1.8%
Golden State	37-45	9	.90%
Seattle	37-45	9	.90%
Portland	41-41	6	.60%
Utah	42-40	5	.50%

LOTTERY LINKS

The Magic selected 1st in 1992 and 1993. Then-GM Pat Williams was the man on the scene both years. Read his behind-the-scenes scoop in our special Q&A Pat Williams: Magic Lucky Charm

Evolution of the Draft |

It's All in the Ball |

Appearances

In Storrs Now?
Pat Williams spoke with the media prior to the Lottery. He had lots to say - remembering Lotterys past and looking forward to May 26. Lucky Lottery Balls 56K | 300K | Lucky Charms 56K | 300K
Send Off 56K | 300K

LOTTERY GEAR

We are taking orders for the Nike Draft Cap! You'll receive it June 25 (free S&H)! Pre-orders must be received by June 18. Call 407-916-2482 NOW or visit www.orlandomagicshop.com!

MAGIC ALL-TIME LOTTERY SELECTIONS
DRAFT	ROUND	PLAYER (PICK)	COLLEGE
1990	1	Dennis Scott (4)	Georgia Tech
1991	1	Brian Williams (10)	Arizona
1992	1	Shaquille O'Neal (1)	LSU
1993	1	Chris Webber* (1)	Michigan
* Orlando traded rights to Webber to Golden State for rights to Anfernee Hardaway (Memphis State, 3rd overall pick) and first round picks in 1996, 1998 and 2000.
1998	1	Michael Doleac (12)	Utah
		Keon Clark (13)	UNLV
2000	1	Mike Miller (5)	Florida
2000	1	Keyon Dooling* (10)	Missouri
2000	1	Courtney Alexander* (13)	Fresno State
2004	1	TBD	TBD
* Orlando acquired a future first round pick from the L.A. Clippers in exchange for the draft rights to the 10th overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft (Dooling), Corey Maggette, Derek Strong and future considerations; Also obtained a future first round pick and future considerations from Dallas in exchange for the rights to the 13th overall pick in the 2000 NBA Draft (Alexander).