The Nets avoided Tuesday’s lottery when they beat the Pacers in the season’s next-to-last game, making the playoffs for the first time in four years. So while other fans may be having anxiety attacks waiting for the Draft order to be revealed at 8:30 p.m., Nets fans should sit back, grab some popcorn and watch ESPN in comfort and in peace.
But looking beyond Tuesday’s celebration of the ping pong ball, what’s the Nets draft picture look like? Pretty, pretty good.
Basically, the Nets have exited the Billy King era. Their first rounder will be the first they’ve controlled since Draft Night 2013 .