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NBA Draft 2019: Is the draft lottery rigged?

The NBA Draft brings fans two nights of excitement every year. It starts with the lottery where all 14 teams that fail to make the postseason have a chance at securing the number one overall pick. Then, draft night comes, and every organization dreams of selecting that franchise-altering star that propels the team into contention for the next decade-plus.

The Dallas Mavericks secured that player last summer. They had to trade up from fifth to third overall to get Luka Doncic, but it was worth it. The soon-to-be Rookie of the Year produced historic numbers and is trending toward superstar status.