Tonight is the night for the Thunder that could seriously dictate the future of the franchise. Landing one of the top three picks will mean that Oklahoma City can select one of Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr or Paolo Banchero. All three players have incredible potential and would change the ceiling of the Thunder’s core.
It is almost impossible to overstate the importance of the Draft Lottery. It is an event which determines the order in which teams can pick from an excellent source of talent. A top pick means that a team can get a quality talent on a cost-controlled contract for at least four years.