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Lack of Draft Lottery Luck Could be Blessing in Disguise for OKC Thunder
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Lack of Draft Lottery Luck Could be Blessing in Disguise for OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder On SI·Ivan White·20 days ago
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Oklahoma City is in the midst of a historic postseason run , and its lack of lottery luck may not have been a bad thing. On Sunday afternoon, the NBA world watched as the annual draft lottery took place. Holding the 12th-best odds at the top pick, the Thunder had a chance to become the story of the league in all facets with a move into the top four of a loaded draft . Obviously, Sam Presti and the Thunder would’ve loved the opportunity to move up and take one of the potential franchise talents stacked at the top of the 2026 class. However, the Thunder staying at No. 12 may have been the best thing for the team’s title defense and beyond. After learning they’d be picking 12th in the draft, the Thunder took care of business in LA a day later with a 115-110 win over the Lakers in Game 4 , clinching their spot in the Western Conference Finals. Considering the Thunder have had lottery or fringe lottery picks throughout this era, things are business as usual for Presti and everyone else down the line.…

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