Last July, the Nets had no picks — either round— in the 2018 NBA Draft. Their only hope for a pick rested on Indiana’s second rounder. If the Pacers didn’t make the playoffs, the Nets would get their pick. Looked good, too. Indiana had lost their best player, Paul George, and their return, Victor Oladipo, was okay, but fans wondered if he’d ever reach his potential.
After Friday’s tiebreakers at the NBA Board of Governors meeting Friday, Brooklyn controlled the 29th, 40th and 45th picks, a first and two seconds.