New York (AFP) - The Minnesota Timberwolves won the NBA draft lottery, becoming the first team with the worst record to be awarded the top overall pick since the Orlando Magic in 2004.
The Los Angeles Lakers moved into the top three and will pick second. The Philadelphia 76ers stayed put at number three, the New York Knicks get the fourth pick and the Orlando Magic round out the top five.
It marks the first time in team history Minnesota will pick first.
"We have a very young team, and we will add one outstanding young player," Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor said on Tuesday.