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Bulls fans go viral for epic, confused reaction to NBA Draft Lottery

During the NBA Draft Lottery, two Chicago Bulls fans went viral for their crazy reactions.

The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery was a bust for the Chicago Bulls. No, not in the Denzel Valentine sort of way, but in the sense that the Bulls did not retain control over their own pick. Chicago’s selection was top-four protected with just an 8.5 percent chance of jumping up. Ultimately, it did not.

In turn, their pick will be handed over to the Orlando Magic, who traded for it in the 2021 deal that saw Chicago land Nikola Vucevic. However, not everybody knew that the Bulls lost their pick when it was announced. The NBA Draft Lottery show tricked two hopeful Bulls fans from CHGO Sports, Matt Peck and Big Dave, and their reactions went mini-viral.

When the team selecting 11th overall was revealed, the Magic’s logo popped up on the screen. This led the two fans to believe that Chicago had jumped into the top four, but the logo simply showed that the Bulls’ pick conveyed to Orlando.

A proud Tony Parker shared a young Victor Wembanyama photo in a Spurs jersey

This was such a heartwarming way for Parker to express his pride.

Tuesday night might have been the moment the San Antonio Spurs put themselves back on the map.

After winning one of the most coveted draft lotteries in NBA history, San Antonio now has the right to presumably select the French phenom Victor Wembanyama. It’s a twist of fate that could have Gregg Popovich’s bunch near the top of the NBA again very soon.

One of the more important figures from the Spurs’ last extended run, Tony Parker, has a close connection with Wembanyama. Not only are the two French countrymen, but Parker was also the president of Wembanyama’s previous professional team, ASVEL Basket. As such, with Parker being a bona fide Spurs legend, he’s something of a mentor to the 18-year-old Wembanyama.

In reaction to Wembanyama likely joining the Spurs in next month’s draft, Parker shared a prideful young photo of the center wearing a San Antonio jersey. It was, of course, Parker’s jersey:

The Spurs got another fortuitous bounce of the ping-pong balls, and they’re now connecting generations of French franchise pillars. What a tremendous story for this organization all around.

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2023 NBA mock drafts: OKC Thunder post-lottery picks projections

Here’s who the latest rounds of mock drafts have the Thunder drafting at No. 12:

The 2023 NBA draft lottery is officially over, which means we now know where the Oklahoma City Thunder will be drafting.

The Thunder stayed at the No. 12 spot for their sole first-round pick this year. Meanwhile, OKC also owns the No. 37 overall pick (via the Washington Wizards) and the No. 50 overall pick (via the Miami Heat) in the second round.

In total, the Thunder currently owns three draft picks in the upcoming 2023 NBA draft, which is scheduled to happen on June 22. This can obviously change with trades as OKC has made a draft deal in the last four years.

The San Antonio Spurs won the lottery and will likely draft French phenom Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 pick.

Let’s look at what the latest rounds of mock drafts have the Thunder selecting now that the lottery is officially over.

Chicago Bulls’ lack of luck at 2023 NBA Draft Lottery is a disaster

Now that the Chicago Bulls have officially lost their pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, they are in a disastrous position.

The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone, and unfortunately for the Chicago Bulls, they did not keep their pick. Their 2023 first-round selection was top-four protected from the Nikola Vucevic trade they made at the 2021 trade deadline. In turn, their pick this season, which landed at 11th overall, will convey to the Orlando Magic.

If that’s not bad enough, the Bulls don’t even have a second-round pick in this year’s draft. They forfeited their second as a punishment for tampering in the signing of Lonzo Ball during free agency in 2021. So, since they didn’t jump up in the draft lottery, which only had an 8.5 percent chance of happening, they have zero picks in the 2023 NBA Draft.

So, where do the Bulls go from here? Do they trade into the draft hoping to add young talent to their roster? Do they forget about the draft and focus on improving the team via free agency and the trade market? They a tough decision to make.

2023 NBA draft lottery: Twitter reacts to the OKC Thunder landing the No. 12 pick

The best tweets reacting to the Thunder staying at No. 12 in the 2023 NBA draft lottery:

The 2023 NBA draft lottery is over and the Oklahoma City Thunder landed at the No. 12 spot.

This shouldn’t be a shocker to anybody. The Thunder entered the lottery with an 85.2% chance of landing at the 12th spot. The Thunder now get an opportunity to add an additional lottery talent to their young core.

The Thunder also had the No. 12 pick in last year’s class and seleced Jalen Williams with it.

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs won the Victor Wembanyama sweepstake, landing the first pick. The French phenom will likely begin his NBA career with the Spurs.

Let’s look at some of the best tweets reacting to the Thunder landing at No. 12.

2023 NBA draft lottery: OKC Thunder land No. 12 pick

The Thunder stay at No. 12.

The 2023 NBA draft lottery is in the books and — unsurprisingly — the Oklahoma City Thunder will pick No. 12.

The Thunder entered Tuesday with an 85.2% chance of landing the No. 12 pick. That turned out to be the case; the Thunder will pick 12th for a second consecutive draft.

The Thunder used last year’s 12th pick on Jalen Williams, who finished second in Rookie of the Year voting this past season.

Meanwhile, French phenom Victor Wembanyama will likely spend the beginning of his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs, who gained the No. 1 pick.

The first top 14 draft picks of the 2023 NBA draft will go as follow:

The Thunder also own the No. 37 and No. 50 overall picks in the second round. Obviously, their three picks can change with trades, but that’s the case for right now:

The 2023 NBA draft is scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 22.

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2023 NBA draft lottery: Stream, lottery odds, representatives and broadcast info for Tuesday

Full information for tonight’s 2023 NBA draft lottery:

The day has arrived. After years of hype, the league will soon learn where French phenomenon Victor Wembanyama will start his NBA career.

The 2023 NBA draft lottery will unfold on Tuesday night before Game 1 of the 2023 Western Conference finals between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, who finished a win shy of the playoffs, enter the lottery with the 12th-best odds. In all likelihood, the Thunder will stay at No. 12. But if OKC isn’t announced by No. 12, it will mean the Thunder jumped into the top four.

The three teams tied for the best lottery odds (14%) for the No. 1 pick are the Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs.

Let’s quickly review the draft lottery by detailing how to watch it, OKC’s full lottery odds and who will represent it when the picks are announced.

Sam Presti to represent Thunder in 2023 NBA draft lottery drawing room

Sam Presti will be one of the first people to know how the 2023 NBA draft lottery unfolded.

The 2023 NBA draft lottery is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, which means we’re a day away from finding out where the Oklahoma City Thunder will select in the first round.

In all likelihood, it’ll be at No. 12. OKC owns an 85.2% chance of landing at that spot. The Thunder own a 1.7% chance of getting the No. 1 pick and an 8% chance of landing a top-four pick overall.

For a second consecutive year, the Thunder will be represented by former player and current front-office member Nick Collison when the lottery is televised.

In the actual drawing room though, it’ll be Thunder general manager Sam Presti who’ll be among the first to know how exactly the lottery plays out.

The full list of drawing room representatives for all 14 NBA teams can be viewed below:

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The 2023 NBA draft lottery is set to start on Tuesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN.

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Report: Nick Collison to represent Thunder for 2023 NBA draft lottery

The Thunder will be represented by Nick Collison for a second consecutive draft lottery.

The 2023 NBA draft lottery will take place on Tuesday, which means we’ll soon find out where the Oklahoma City Thunder will be selecting.

The Thunder enter the lottery with an 85.2% chance of selecting the No. 12 pick. OKC also owns a 1.7% chance of landing the No. 1 pick and an 8% chance of landing a top-four pick.

The Thunder will be represented once again by former player and current front office member Nick Collison, per The Oklahoman. Collison also represented the Thunder in the 2022 NBA draft lottery, in which they jumped to the No. 2 pick and selected Chet Holmgren.

The Thunder hope Collison brings similar luck for a second consecutive year as Victor Wembanyma headlines this year’s draft class. The lottery is scheduled on Tuesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. CT on ESPN.

The full list of lottery representatives for all 14 NBA teams can be viewed below:

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2023 NBA mock drafts: Potential OKC Thunder draft picks ahead of draft lottery

Let’s see who recent 2023 NBA mock drafts have the Thunder taking as the draft lottery is less than two weeks away.

With the 2023 NBA draft lottery less than two weeks away, we’ll soon find out where the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first-round draft pick will be — spoiler alert: it’ll likely be the 12th pick since there is an 85.2% chance of landing there.

After May 16, the draft season will officially kick into another gear as the coverage will increase — which means a ton more mock drafts from now until June 22.

The Thunder owns three (potential) total draft picks this upcoming draft — their own first-round pick and up to two second-round picks. Let’s see what the latest rounds of mock drafts have the Thunder selecting with their picks.

All of these mock drafts were published following the Thunder clinching the No. 12 lottery odds after losing a tiebreaker to the Chicago Bulls.