Is it really bad luck if they pick 7th with the 6th worst record?
Even under the old rules they were more likely to pick the mid-Lotto than anything else.
Last year is when the Cavs got screwed with the 5th pick its the second worst record.
But also yes, people should steel themselves. I think 8th is a number that keeps popping up. But also, what did people expect? This year was a bad year to only "kind of tank," because 3-4 teams are being utterly shameless in their quest to lose. No way the Cavs could, or should, compete with that mentality.
A considerable number of people have made the argument that, in actuality, there is no real difference between picking 3rd and 10th. Stars can be found anywhere. So, we get to probably find out!
