Yesterday, 12:10 PM
(Yesterday, 11:57 AM)RasheedsBigWhiteSpot Wrote: No, I had to word it like I did because, without exception, everyone would choose tank and a top 8 pick if the other option is the Play In and facing OKC.
I chose playoffs because having a puncher's chance against a non-OKC team is worth it, especially because the difference between pick 8 and 18 is negligible in this draft. You are just as likely to land a gem like Christian Anderson late as picking in the lottery.
I think this team has a better chance to land a top 3 pick with a tank (25% if they finish 7th worst) than make the 6th seed. What do you think folks will pick if that is the two choices? I think if you have to skew the odds in your poll in order to get a close response, then you already have your answer.
I also disagree that the difference between 8 and 18 is negligible. The draft may flatten out some, but that is an extreme take.