NBA draft lottery: Everything To Know

NBA draft lottery 2024: History, Location, Results of Top Picks 2024, Order Of Pick, Performance, Moments And Everything To Know

The 2024 NBA Draft Lottery took place in Chicago on Sunday, May 12. It was a drama-filled event where the Atlanta Hawks defied the odds and secured the No. 1 overall pick. This marked the first time in franchise history that the Hawks won the lottery, moving up nine spots from their initial position.

Date and Location:

The 2024 NBA Draft Lottery took place in Chicago on Sunday, May 12.

Eligible Teams:

The 14 teams that miss out on the NBA Playoffs participate in the lottery.

Top Pick Odds:

Each team has specific odds for landing the coveted No. 1 pick.

2024 Draft Lottery Results

1.Atlanta Hawks (No. 1 Pick)

• The Atlanta Hawks defied the odds, winning the No. 1 pick in a stunning turn of events. This victory marks the first time in franchise history that the Hawks have secured the top spot. They had just a 3% chance of landing the coveted pick but managed to move up nine spots after the drawings.

2. Washington Wizards (No. 2 Pick)

• The Wizards earned the No. 2 selection, also positioning themselves for a strong draft choice.

3. Houston Rockets (No. 3 Pick)

• The Rockets, benefiting from the Brooklyn Nets’ pick, secured the No. 3 spot.

4. San Antonio Spurs (No. 4 Pick)

• The Spurs, who previously chose first (Wembanyama) in 2023, landed the fourth pick.

Notable Moments

• • Detroit Pistons: Despite having the NBA’s worst regular-season record, the Pistons fell to No. 5. This outcome is the worst possible for Detroit, as they also had the best odds to win the lottery for the second consecutive year.
  • Charlotte Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers also experienced drops in their pre-lottery positions.

Odds for Each Team

Here are the odds for the top pick in the Draft Lottery:

1. Detroit: 14.0%
2. Washington: 14.0%
3. Also Charlotte: 13.3%
4. Portland: 13.2%
5. San Antonio: 10.5%
6. Also Toronto: 9.0%
7. Memphis: 7.5%
8. Utah: 6.0%
9. Also Brooklyn (conveyed to Houston): 4.5%
10. Atlanta: 3.0%
11. Chicago: 2.0%
12. Houston (conveyed to Oklahoma City): 1.5%
13. Sacramento: 0.8%
14. Golden State (conveyed to Portland): 0.7%

Format

The NBA revamped the lottery system in 2019. Key changes:

• The team with the worst record gets no worse than the fifth pick (previously fourth).
• The three worst teams have equal 14% chances of winning the lottery.

Here’s the list of the top 14 picks:

1. Atlanta Hawks
2. Washington Wizards
3. Houston Rockets (via Brooklyn Nets)
4. Also San Antonio Spurs
5. Detroit Pistons
6. Also Charlotte Hornets
7. Portland Trail Blazers
8. San Antonio Spurs (via Toronto Raptors)
9. Memphis Grizzlies
10. Utah Jazz
11. Chicago Bulls
12. Also Oklahoma City Thunder (via Houston Rockets)
13. Sacramento Kings
14. Portland Trail Blazers (via Golden State Warriors)