Well, it wasn’t the worst outcome, but it was pretty damn close.
The New York Knicks will pick eighth in the 2020 NBA Draft. The team had a 20.6% chance of finishing in that spot, so it’s not a total surprise, but once again there was no luck to be had on lotto night. They had a 0.1% chance of picking 10th, so at least that didn’t happen.
The Bulls (No. 4 pick) and Hornets (No. 3 pick) both moved ahead of the Knicks, if you’re looking for somebody to blame.