I will tell you a secret. It has been for this night that I have patiently waited since “The News” broke last summer. A chance for a new beginning of sorts…through cosmic means. It is on this night wherein which we will find if there exists true justice in the basketball world. It is on this coming hour that we will discover the true nature of the Gods – whether they be cruel or benevolent in their bounty.
For truly, has any franchise suffered more? Have any fans endured more wrath than you who stand beside me? The Houston Rockets should not be punished for ingenuity, with Morey making the most of a bad situation, but killing our odds [at the top pick.]
If there truly exists some justice and order, tonight the Basketball Gods will smile upon us and grant us glad tiding.
Live-blog after the page jump
18.30
Well that was a complete waste of time.
18.28
Further proof that Steve Francis > Aaron Brooks
18.27
Prokhorov looks utterly disgusted.
18.26
I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone in lottery history look as relieved by not winning the top pic as Holliday right there.
18.25
This is kind of awkward with Jrue Holliday representing the Sixers. I have to hope Philly gets the top pick just to amplify that.
18.22
Philly, Washington, and New Jersey still in the running. Great news. All top 3 picks will be in the East.
18.20
Rockets get the 14th pick. The Gods are cruel.
18.19
Here we go…if there’s one more commercial break…
18.18
David Kahn with the marketing pitch. Nicely played David, nicely played.
18.17
Aaron Brooks praying for 2nd or 3rd right now
18.17
Danny Granger with the first good luck charm stoppage..
18.17
Aaron Brooks with the priceless specs.
18.16
.5! God, why are we even here?
18.13
another commercial break. well played ESPN, well played…
18.11
considering that we’ll know our fate within 30 seconds of the start, their delaying of this with Game 1 preview is downright cruel.
18.08
I’m trying to decide if I want Utah to win this. The irony would be too great to not hope for, but I don’t want to strengthen a conference rival.
18.05
i haven’t been this nervous since game 6 of the 1997 western conference finals
18.04
i don’t have a good feeling about this
18.01
getting underway
