In one of the most groan-inducing moments in recent NBA history, the Cleveland Cavaliersscored the No. 1 pick in the 2014 draft on Tuesday, marking the second straight year and the third time in four years they will select first.
Beyond the grave disappointment of the highly coveted top selection going to a team that had its 2013-14 season implode, fortunes changed for a number of franchises at the lottery drawing.
Let’s take a quick look at the 2014 NBA draft lottery’s winners and losers.
Winners: Cleveland Cavaliers
Unlike in years past, the Cavaliers were not represented at the lottery by owner Dan Gilbert’s son/lucky charm Nick. Nevertheless, freshly minted GM David Griffin emerged with the right ping pong ball...