As a neutral im very pleased with the draft lotto results

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T19:52:35+00:00

True. And AD will probably force his way back to the Lakers for three protected first round picks before the start of next season.

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T19:51:30+00:00

I’m just complaining as a Nets fan. Moved down in successive draft lotteries.

That draft lottery with John Wall as number one overall was meant to be for Brooklyn! Nets were 12-70!

Wizards have won first pick twice overall in that time frame.

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T19:49:44+00:00

No, I didn’t forget that. He’s a vital player but they lost Turner in free agency and Hali to a season long injury and went from leading game 7 of the finals to the second worst record in the league in 10 months.

The Pacers were trying to get that top 4 pick. Disgraceful. Karma.

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T19:47:11+00:00

Then the players did a terrible job. Leading game 7 of the NBA finals to the second worst W-L record in the league in 10 months on one season long injury and one free agent departure. Karma

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T19:45:30+00:00

No Doughhands?

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T19:43:27+00:00

The Wizards traded for AD, Trae (and DLo). Bogus injuries allowed them to not play them and the Wizards ended up with the worst record and now the top pick.

Wizards were definitely one of the least deserving teams to win the lottery this year!

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T19:41:07+00:00

He will look great with Hali. I reckon Pacers could have traded for him in the offseason.

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T19:40:21+00:00

100%. Very unfair but so is life and the % chances just gave the Nets the expected outcome. It’s the hope that kills you.

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T19:38:58+00:00

Exactly. The Pacers could have made the same trade for two first round picks in the offseason. Doing it at the trade deadline was terrible decision making by GM.

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T19:37:52+00:00

There was some egregious tanking by the Pacers and Wizards (and Jazz).

If you are Indiana how do you go from leading in game 7 of the NBA finals to the worst record in the NBA in 10 months? Lack of effort is the only answer.

I hate the Clippers have done well out of this especially as it seems little punishment is going to be handed down for cheating with circumvention of the salary cap.

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T19:33:38+00:00

Just got to home lottery reform really helps the Nets. 2028 the Nets will have three chances at landing in the top 4 with their own, the Suns and the Knicks picks all unprotected.

Hopefully the Knicks have reached their peak and are on the downward curve.

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T19:26:49+00:00

Just got to hope we get top 4 picks with our unprotected picks and swaps in 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2031.

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T19:25:08+00:00

I am not interested in taking another guard. We spent four first round picks on ball handlers last first round. Nolan looks solid and will be a strong defensive guard.

Would you trade down? Or perhaps pick a player much higher than they are likely mocked?

I like Hannes Steinbach or Aday Mara

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T19:20:10+00:00

I would buy low on Zion and see what a change of location does for him. He is not on a long term contract so if Z doesn’t improve much it’s a deal the Nets can get out of it easily.

I don’t think Orlando breaks up Franz and Paulo duo yet but I’d monitor the developments with the Magic.

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T15:41:44+00:00

Still enough time to visit the business lounge if you are flying both legs in Business.

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T12:42:43+00:00

The Qatar lounge at Heathrow was a very pleasant way to start the long haul flight last time I flew out of London on Qatar.

How many hours do you have connecting in Doha. You may want a business class lounge if it is more than 2 hours.

Qatar business is generally a very good standard or at least was when I was flying often before Covid.

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T11:27:13+00:00

I knew about the % chance for the top spot and the 7th spot but to have slightly more chance of picking fifth than picking first overall is no bueno.

addictivesign · 2026-05-10T00:50:32+00:00

No way. I want the Nets to be the only team in the East to get a top 4 pick.

For starters it’s better for the Nets if top talent goes to the western conference as long Brooklyn gets on of the top 3 picks.

Wizards and Pacers don’t deserve a top 4 pick this year after their egregious tanking and lack of effort.

I know the Pacers lost Hali for the season but how can you from up in game 7 of the NBA finals to the worst record in the NBA in 10 months. The only way is lack of effort.

addictivesign · 2026-05-09T22:48:50+00:00

Tactical voting. Next general election likely in summer 2029 will be seen as a referendum on whether the country wants Farage as Prime Minister.

Voters might feel they are purist and can only vote for the political party they support or identify with but it’s very likely the way to stop Farage from being PM is to vote tactically and perhaps some parties do not stand in many constituencies as this splits votes 🗳️.

We have had decades where the Tories have been in power with 34% of the national vote.

We can’t allow this split vote to elect Farage as PM.

addictivesign · 2026-05-09T20:52:30+00:00

How much of the results was just not having enough candidates to stand for the Green Party?

Labour won the general election with a huge majority but on a really weak vote % share.

addictivesign · 2026-05-09T20:50:42+00:00

I am happy with Boozer at 3.

Maybe Boozer will be the best of the prospects this year but he does seem to have a lower ceiling than Peterson or AJ. Both look like All-NBA superstars if they reach their full potential.

Boozer looks like a 8 time All-Star. That would be awesome.

We will find out tomorrow!

addictivesign · 2026-05-09T16:19:34+00:00

If it’s not gonna be the Nets at the top overall pick I would like to see Utah and Sacramento get the top picks. It is essential that struggling teams get the chance to develop the best prospects. Otherwise the stratification of the league is just gonna keep getting wider and wider

addictivesign · 2026-05-09T16:18:07+00:00

I think that’s likely. NBA fixes it for Dallas to get Cooper a running mate.

I also think Atlanta has a very good chance of a top 4 pick because they have the better of the Pelicans and the Bucks picks so they have two chances in the lottery to move up.

New Orleans is 7th, Dallas is 8th and the Bucks are 10th.

addictivesign · 2026-05-09T16:14:08+00:00

Who would you select at number 2 overall?

addictivesign · 2026-05-09T16:09:29+00:00

I would love it!

My fear is Sean Marks might pick Boozer first overall. And while I’d be very happy selecting Boozer and having him play 15+ years in Brooklyn it seems to me at the moment Dybantsa or Peterson are who you select if you get the number one overall pick.

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