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NBA Draft Lottery riggings we want to see

By Brad Rowland

Mar 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) in the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers during the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers forward Ben Simmons (25) in the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers during the SEC tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 6, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrate during the fourth quarter at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 112-105. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) and center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) celebrate during the fourth quarter at Target Center. The Timberwolves won 112-105. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

Minnesota Timberwolves

Skeptics of the NBA Draft Lottery system point to the fact that it would be comical if the Minnesota Timberwolves won the number one selection. They are absolutely right.

It is easy to forget that Minnesota did not actually pick Andrew Wiggins with the top pick, instead acquiring him in trade, but the Wolves did luck into a generational prospect in Karl-Anthony Towns just a year ago. This season, the Wolves have relatively long odds to find themselves in the top spot, but can you imagine what this team would resemble moving forward if they did?

Ben Simmons is a player that needs the ball, and that might become an issue down the line the Wolves. Still, he is a ready-made NBA contributor in year one at the power forward spot, which also happens to be the biggest need area for Minnesota given the current roster. As for Brandon Ingram, he would provide much needed shooting alongside Wiggins on the wing, and even if he “blocks” Zach LaVine, that is a small price to pay for adding this level of talent.

The Wolves are already the league’s darlings as the 2016-2017 season approaches, and many pundits (myself included) are poised to pick this team for 45-50 wins in a breakout season. If Minnesota wins the lottery? The internet might break.

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