Ford Mock 4.0- Joel embiid

[Getting Traded]

We shouldn't even think about trading either at this point. As Kanter himself said, they haven't had enough time on the court together to develop chemistry. Let's see how things play out with a new coach, and then assess what to do next.

 

[silesian]

This is so strange. So basically we have a slightly better chance at winning the lottery vs. getting the #4 pick. That makes no sense.

Statistically, it makes perfect sense the way the lottery is designed.

If the Jazz win the lottery, they get a top 3 pick
If Magic, Bucks and Sixers ALL win the lottery, they get the #4 pick (unlikely)
If one team (5+) jumps into the top 3, the Jazz get the #5
If two teams (5+) jump into the top 3, the Jazz get #6
If three teams (5+) jump into the top 3, the Jazz get #7

Maybe you are arguing that the way the lottery is designed makes no sense. It was done this way so there was randomness for the top 3 picks, but the worst teams cannot drop too far. Tricky balance, crazy system, somewhat confusing.