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Could it be Hawks? ‘Tryin’ for Zion’ sweepstakes about to get a winner

For those NBA teams ‘Tryin’ for Zion,’ a winner is about to be declared.

The Hawks are one of those teams with a chance – small, but a chance nonetheless – to land the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. Duke sensation Zion Williamson is by far the consensus favorite to be selected first and is projected to be a franchise-changing player.

The draft lottery will be held Tuesday in Chicago where fates will be determined by the bounce of ping pong balls.

The Hawks have a 10.5 percent chance to come away with the No.