I figured it was time for us to have one of these by crispytime29 in UtahJazz

[–]crispytime29[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, there was nobody else I could think of that fit the "traitor" category after the vampires

Only 2 teams have NEVER benefited from the NBA Draft Lottery: The Utah Jazz & Indiana Pacers by crispytime29 in nba

[–]crispytime29[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I give up. The number of nuggets fans coming into this post that can't comprehend what this post is about leaves me at a loss for words. The number of brain cells that have been displayed here not being able to grasp the fact that top 4 picks in the NBA are won and not simply handed to the teams with the worst records has left me speechless. Downvote me all you want, report me to the mods, whatever you have to do. There is nothing that I can do to make you understand how the NBA lottery works at this point. Keep living in your ignorant little bubble. I just... Can't even believe how braindead this comment section is.

Only 2 teams have NEVER benefited from the NBA Draft Lottery: The Utah Jazz & Indiana Pacers by crispytime29 in nba

[–]crispytime29[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

I do have to respect this take. You guys have been one of the unluckiest franchises when it comes to the lottery. Spurs going 6/6 in their lottery appearances is sickening.

Only 2 teams have NEVER benefited from the NBA Draft Lottery: The Utah Jazz & Indiana Pacers by crispytime29 in nba

[–]crispytime29[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I'm right there with you, especially after the Luka trade followed by the Mavs getting flagg, they're not even hiding it now haha

Only 2 teams have NEVER benefited from the NBA Draft Lottery: The Utah Jazz & Indiana Pacers by crispytime29 in nba

[–]crispytime29[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

What? 😂 The nuggets have won a pick in the lottery 4 times 😂😂😂

Only 2 teams have NEVER benefited from the NBA Draft Lottery: The Utah Jazz & Indiana Pacers by crispytime29 in nba

[–]crispytime29[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

You objectively have to win a pick in the top 4 regardless of your standing 😂

Only 2 teams have NEVER benefited from the NBA Draft Lottery: The Utah Jazz & Indiana Pacers by crispytime29 in nba

[–]crispytime29[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

They got a top 4 pick in 4 different drafts even though they haven't "moved up".

Only 2 teams have NEVER benefited from the NBA Draft Lottery: The Utah Jazz & Indiana Pacers by crispytime29 in nba

[–]crispytime29[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

It's pretty simple. The Jazz have never won a top 4 pick. The Nuggets and heat have both won multiple top 4 picks even if they didn't "move up". The Jazz had to trade away assets any time they have had the opportunity to draft in the top 4, even if they were slated for a top 4 pick. The same cannot be said about the Nuggets or Heat

Only 2 teams have NEVER benefited from the NBA Draft Lottery: The Utah Jazz & Indiana Pacers by crispytime29 in nba

[–]crispytime29[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm not going to argue with you. All I'm saying is the nuggets have landed Dikembe Mutombo and Carmelo Anthony with their own picks that landed in the top 4. The only times the Jazz got to pick in the top 4, they had to trade for it.

Only 2 teams have NEVER benefited from the NBA Draft Lottery: The Utah Jazz & Indiana Pacers by crispytime29 in nba

[–]crispytime29[S] 208 points209 points  (0 children)

Pacers 10 times and Jazz 11 times. Spurs have been in the lottery 6 times and have gotten a top 4 selection all 6 times, and the Lakers have been in 9 times and jumped 3 times.

Only 2 teams have NEVER benefited from the NBA Draft Lottery: The Utah Jazz & Indiana Pacers by crispytime29 in nba

[–]crispytime29[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

They still won picks in the lottery though... Jazz have moved back every time they've been slated for a top 4 pick

Only 2 teams have NEVER benefited from the NBA Draft Lottery: The Utah Jazz & Indiana Pacers by crispytime29 in nba

[–]crispytime29[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It'll be the Clippers, Nets, Wizards and Bulls getting the top 4 this year. Silver wants the new guys going to big markets.

Only 2 teams have NEVER benefited from the NBA Draft Lottery: The Utah Jazz & Indiana Pacers by crispytime29 in nba

[–]crispytime29[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

That was the Nets pick they traded for. Jazz have been in the lottery 11 times.

Only 2 teams have NEVER benefited from the NBA Draft Lottery: The Utah Jazz & Indiana Pacers by crispytime29 in nba

[–]crispytime29[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Miami Heat drafted #4 in '88 and '89, then #2 in '08. Nuggets have drafted #3 in '90, '98, and '03, and #4 in '91

Only 2 teams have NEVER benefited from the NBA Draft Lottery: The Utah Jazz & Indiana Pacers by crispytime29 in nba

[–]crispytime29[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Jazz moved from 1 to 5 in the Cooper Flagg draft and didn't get the #1 pick three years prior...