2. The fix is in; Lakers win or at least climb into the top 3
If you didn’t think the Los Angeles Lakers would be on this list, one way or another, you clearly haven’t been paying much attention. Not only would the Lakers jumping into the top 3 (or even winning the entire draft lottery outright) bring an entertainment level to the night, but it would bring some interesting talking points in the weeks leading up to the start of the new league year.
Would winning the lottery change their stance on LeBron James? Would the Lakers be open to moving a potential top three pick for Anthony Davis? The potential is endless for reckless speculation. And who doesn’t love that?
Plus, there’s the entire angle of the general public thinking that the lottery is rigged if the Lakers would jump from the 11th spot to potentially in the top three. Fun fun fun.