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Spike Lee Asks 'Basketball Gods' to Give Knicks No. 1 Pick in NBA Draft Lottery

It's been a long time since Knicks fans had something to celebrate, but if the team ends up with the first overall pick, land Durant in free agency and go on to win their first NBA championship in 46 years next season, they might have Spike Lee to thank.

Lee, a life-long Knicks fan himself, took to Instagram on Monday seeking divine intervention ahead of the NBA draft lottery and begged the "basketball gods" to give the Knicks the top pick in this year's draft and ultimately win the Zion Williamson sweepstakes.

"Dear Basketball Gods Of Da Holiest And Most Powerful, Praises Be To Youse," Lee began.