The 40th anniversary of the NBA’s draft lottery is this year and Utah, Washington and Charlotte have the best chances of winning Monday night — and earning the right to possibly draft Duke star Cooper Flagg.
But those teams might also be set up for disappointment. In 1985, Golden State finished tied for the league’s worst record, but New York walked away with the top pick and drafted Patrick Ewing.
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