Top Targets to Watch as OKC Thunder's Draft Lottery Representative
The NBA Draft is quickly upon us.
In one week, the moment several franchises and fan bases have been awaiting will finally hit the big screen. Tuesday, May 17, at 7 pm CST, Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum will unveil the full order of the upcoming NBA Draft live on ESPN. And for Oklahoma City, the stakes have never been higher.
Following a bad shake in last year's lottery, the Thunder head into next Thursday armed with the fourth-best odds, carrying a 12.5% chance of the No. 1 pick, and the twelfth-best draft odds via the Los Angeles Clippers, wagering a 2.5% cut of the top choice.
All 14 franchises are to select a representative for coverage of the selection process. These choices can range anywhere from Hall of Famers, current players, and representatives of said organization.
With seven days until the big reveal, here are seven names to watch for Oklahoma City’s lottery luck charm:
Cedrick Ikpo - Executive Director, Thunder Fellows
Eric Maynor - Player Development Coach, Oklahoma City Thunder
Nick Collison - Special Assistant, Oklahoma City Thunder
Josh Giddey - Guard, Oklahoma City Thunder
Mark Daigneault - Head Coach, Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Guard, Oklahoma City Thunder
Mike Muscala - Center, Oklahoma City Thunder
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