With the eastern conference semi finals in full swing, some fans may forget that there is a very important night coming up that has nothing to do with the playoffs. On May 16th, the NBA Draft Lottery will take place to determine this year’s draft order.
The Celtics have the best odds at the first overall selection in the draft, but that is far from a guarantee to win. While they have the best chance at the first pick out of any team, it is only a 25% chance.
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The best case scenario is that the Celtics win the lottery after being the first seed in the eastern conference during the regular season, and have the option to take Markelle Fultz or trade the pick for a superstar like Paul George.