It can be difficult to get excited about the NBA Draft for fans of teams outside of the lottery. For those teams with a shot at a top pick, even a small one, the NBA Draft Lottery is a thrilling event with a lot of upside.
That’s because most coverage of the draft focuses on the top prospects available. Markelle Fultz, Josh Jackson and especially Lonzo Ball get all of the headlines. Even beyond the Big Baller Brand headlines, Lonzo gets tons of attention.
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